Associate Director, Operations, Ebola Response

Ladders; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid time off

Remote-friendly

Professional development

Job summary

Ladders seeks an Associate Director, Operations, Ebola Response to guide operational execution across a multi-country outbreak effort, ensuring teams have the structure, resources, and coordination needed to deliver in challenging environments.

The role partners with in-country teams and headquarters to strengthen emergency operations, maintain donor-compliant programming, and align field execution with broader response objectives, with a remote, US-based work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field such as Communications, Economic Development, Health, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in business administration, project management, or public health crisis operations, including 3+ years in management.
• Experience supporting outbreak response or humanitarian emergencies with cross-functional teams and NGO work.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations for outbreak response activities across multiple countries.
• Coordinate surge staffing, procurement, budget tracking, and issue resolution.
• Build capacity of teams for effective emergency operations and compliance management.
• Ensure high performance through coordination with in-country teams and headquarters for continuity.
• Monitor field activities for donor compliance and timely issue resolution.
• Support resource mobilization by identifying operational needs and gaps in programming.
• Act as the main communication liaison on response activities among stakeholders.

Skills

Outbreak response

Cross-functional leadership

Resource coordination

Budget tracking

Donor compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications / Economic Development / Health or related field

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Associate Director, Operations, Ebola Response to join the team of a leader in the Education, Government & Non-Profit space.

This role will guide operational execution across a complex, multi-country response effort, ensuring teams have the structure, resources, and coordination needed to deliver effectively in challenging environments. The Associate Director will partner closely with in-country teams and headquarters to strengthen emergency operations, maintain continuity, and support donor-compliant programming. This position also plays a critical role in aligning field execution, issue resolution, and resource needs with broader response objectives.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead operations for outbreak response activities across multiple countries
• Coordinate surge staffing, procurement, budget tracking, and issue resolution
• Build capacity of teams for effective emergency operations and compliance management
• Ensure high performance through coordination with in-country teams and headquarters for operational continuity
• Monitor field activities for donor compliance and timely issue resolution
• Support resource mobilization by identifying operational needs and gaps in programming
• Act as the main communication liaison on response activities among stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communication, Economic Development, Health, or a related field; Project Management Certification preferred
• 10+ years of relevant experience in business administration, project management, or public health crisis operations, including 3+ years in management
• Proven track record supporting outbreak response or humanitarian emergencies with cross-functional teams
• Experience working for an NGO and in insecure environments
• Fluency in French is an advantage

Benefits

• Employer contributes 7% to a pension plan account
• 18 days of paid vacation, 12 sick days, and 11 holidays annually for full-time staff
• Flexible work environment with potential for remote work
• Opportunities for professional development and training

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.