Program Director - Disaster Response

About the role

All Hands and Hearts is a nonprofit that helps communities recover after disasters and gets children back in school. It is hiring a full-time Program Director in Nuwakot, Nepal, responsible for the overall management and strategic development of its program so that projects are delivered efficiently and effectively. The position reports to the International Response Manager, supervises about 2-4 people (Project Manager, Operations Manager, Community Coordinator), and is not open to U.S. residents.

Key responsibilities

• Run the program successfully and complete it, onboarding and managing a diverse staff team.
• Keep the program within budget and timeline, develop the overall budget and forecast finances, and reconcile operational and project budgets.
• Support operations and project teams to meet their targets within approved time and budget limits.
• Enforce All Hands and Hearts rules and carry out disciplinary procedures where needed.
• Develop, implement and regularly review emergency procedures and safety and security protocols.
• Oversee weekly and monthly reporting, keep tracking systems updated, and ensure legal compliance.
• Work with local partners and handle frequent travel.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training in a relevant field.
• 2+ years in disaster response, preferably with All Hands and Hearts.
• 1+ year in a project management role with budget tracking and reporting.
• 2+ years managing a team.
• Fluent English; Nepali speakers preferred.
• Comfortable working outdoors in adverse weather, moving items up to 40 lbs, living communally and handling high-stress, post-disaster situations.

Required skills

• Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets) and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with international humanitarian standards such as Sphere and HAP.
• Strong written and oral communication, organization, leadership and delegation skills.

What we offer

• Starting salary of $2,050-$2,238 USD per month, up to $2,425 USD for highly qualified candidates.
• Room and board, monthly rest-and-recovery breaks with allowance, visa extension reimbursement and travel to the program location.
• Coverage for emergency medical injury or illness outside the country of residence.