Philippines: Relief and Development Coordinator

Action International Ministries; Manila; On-site; PHP 669,600 - 892,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to make a significant impact

Work in a community-focused environment

Job summary

A humanitarian organization is seeking a Relief and Development Coordinator in the Philippines to oversee disaster assistance efforts, coordinate with local churches, and manage relief distribution activities. Ideal candidates are spiritually mature Christians, possess strong mission knowledge, and have experience in outreach ministries. The role requires adaptability and effective leadership in challenging circumstances.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• A growing Christian actively involved in local church ministry.
• Recommended by pastor and church.

Responsibilities

• Screen and oversee various requests for relief assistance.
• Coordinate the delegated survey work and evaluate needs in a disaster area.
• Oversee reconstruction and livelihood projects through area coordinators.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of missions

Tagalog Level 2 minimum

Experience in outreach or discipleship ministries

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

One year of Bible training

Experience in a related field

Job description

Philippines: Relief and Development Coordinator

Working in Metro Manila, Philippines, the Relief and Development Coordinator will oversee various requests for relief and disaster assistance that may be requested by ACTION missionaries for their ministry contacts. In the case of a major calamity, the coordinator will initiate and coordinate ACTION's involvement in providing relief and assistance to the victims.

Responsibilities

• Screen and oversee various requests for relief assistance.
• Coordinate the delegated survey work and evaluate the needs in a disaster area.
• Discover the Christian leadership in the disaster area and initiate coordination with them. Primarily oversee the search for disaster victims who are of the household of faith and who are being overlooked by other relief efforts in the area.
• Initiate and supervise ACTION's relief distribution involving resources and personnel.
• Evaluate whether or not ACTION should move from a relief stage into a reconstruction or livelihood stage.
• Coordinate with other relief and development agencies to maximize effectiveness and avoid duplication, confusion, etc.
• Oversee reconstruction and livelihood projects through area coordinators and field personnel.
• Report all relief and disaster ministry activities to the field and international directors.
• Maintain current bookkeeping and financial accountability for the ACTION Relief and Disaster Ministry account.
• Prepare the annual report, proposal and budget for RDM.
• Raise US $50 per month to assist with the department operational expenses. This requirement is in addition to the standard work-fund budget guidelines.

Qualifications

• Four year to career commitment
• One year of Bible training
• Comprehensive knowledge of missions
• One year of experience in a related field
• At least one year of part-time local-church Christian-service experience in general outreach or discipleship/teaching ministries
• One to two years experience in working with national pastors and local churches preferred
• Tagalog Level 2 minimum
• At least 18 years old
• A growing Christian
• Active in ministry in a local church
• Recommended by pastor and church
• Teachable
• Adaptable
• Able to accept difficult circumstances
• Good sense of humor
• Not easily discouraged
• Spiritually mature
• Able to accept various leadership styles