Senior Director, Global Emergency Preparedness & Response

Action Against Hunger USA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Action Against Hunger USA in Washington is seeking a Senior Director for Emergency Preparedness and Response. This role is crucial for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for humanitarian response efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of senior management experience in humanitarian settings, particularly during crises, and will be responsible for developing strategies aimed at improving response capacity while ensuring accountability and advocacy in line with global humanitarian standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of senior management experience in humanitarian response.
• Strong understanding of work in natural disasters and conflict zones.
• Experience engaging high-level external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and direction for humanitarian agenda.
• Ensure strategic linkages between programs.
• Lead and manage a global humanitarian network.

Skills

Humanitarian law knowledge

Leadership skills

Fundraising experience

Adaptability

Multi-sectoral programming

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Action Against Hunger USA in Washington is seeking a Senior Director for Emergency Preparedness and Response. This role is crucial for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for humanitarian response efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of senior management experience in humanitarian settings, particularly during crises, and will be responsible for developing strategies aimed at improving response capacity while ensuring accountability and advocacy in line with global humanitarian standards.