Rapid Response Program Lead – Humanitarian Action

World Relief; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Employee discount program

Wellness recognition

Job summary

World Relief seeks a Program Lead, Humanitarian Response to coordinate rapid disaster response across multiple countries. The role leads design, implementation, monitoring, and accountability of rapid response activities in collaboration with regional directors, country programs, and technical teams.

You will manage a Program Officer and ensure effective coordination with consortium partners and donors. The position emphasizes strong leadership in humanitarian programming, multi-country

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required (management, humanitarian assistance, international development or related field).
• At least 7 years’ experience in implementing and/or leadership roles in international humanitarian or development assistance, including rapid response settings.
• Experience leading multi-country humanitarian initiatives and working with USG-funded projects is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for sudden onset disaster work within a multi-country consortium.
• Supervise a designated Program Officer and coordinate with country offices and partners.
• Develop and refine rapid response guidance, tools, and operating procedures for emergencies.
• Represent World Relief with consortium partners and project prime in planning and reporting.
• Ensure technical soundness, regulatory compliance, and donor reporting across the project.

Skills

Humanitarian leadership

Rapid humanitarian response design

Consortium coordination

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

English communication

Education

Master’s Degree in management, humanitarian assistance, international development

Job description

World Relief seeks a Program Lead, Humanitarian Response to coordinate rapid disaster response across multiple countries. The role leads design, implementation, monitoring, and accountability of rapid response activities in collaboration with regional directors, country programs, and technical teams.

You will manage a Program Officer and ensure effective coordination with consortium partners and donors. The position emphasizes strong leadership in humanitarian programming, multi-country