Emergency Response Officer
Quick answer
HIAS is hiring a mid-level Emergency Response Officer in Caracas, Venezuela, to manage and follow up on emergency response interventions, with a focus on programmatic, budgetary, and personnel activities.
- Role
- Emergency Response Officer
- Organization
- HIAS
- Location
- On-Site - Caracas, Venezuela
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The position of Emergency Response Officer at HIAS Venezuela involves managing and following up on emergency response interventions, including programmatic, budgetary, personnel, administrative, and monitoring and reporting activities of projects, in accordance with the organization's objectives, policies, guidelines, and procedures.
What you'll do
- Contribute to the update of the emergency response strategy/intervention
- Manage planning and monitor the execution of emergency response project activities and budgets
- Coordinate with program and sub-office coordination on activities and budget execution
- Provide programmatic orientation to staff on emergency response activities
- Prepare reports according to organizational requirements
- Participate in team meetings
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or related field
- 3 years of experience in emergency response, humanitarian response, project management
- Experience in organizing team activities, task organization, time management, and activity monitoring
- Experience in implementing emergency response activities, general protection, legal protection, mental health, and psychosocial support
- Knowledge of humanitarian principles, person-centered approach, age, gender, and diversity standards, and humanitarian action protection standards
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), database, internet, and basic IT skills
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Caracas, Venezuela, on-site.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or related field, 3 years of experience in emergency response, and knowledge of humanitarian principles and standards.
How do I apply?
To apply, you need to submit your application, have an initial phone conversation with a recruiter, take a technical or psychometric test, and participate in an interview with HIAS leadership (virtual or in-person).
How to apply
Apply directly on HIAS's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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