This position is preferred to be based in one of HFHI’s area offices located in Bratislava, Slovakia; Manila, the Philippines; Nairobi, Kenya; or San Jose, Costa Rica; or the United States. Flexibility exists to be hybrid.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Leadership and Liaison Supervision
**Provide thought leadership and guidance to area office staff managing volunteer efforts, providing the support needed to advance innovative volunteer programming with an understanding of regional context.
**Strategically liaise with all the components of VIE’s work, -including but not limited to Global Village-, to ensure adequate guidance and coordination support will be provided to the regions.
**Be the point of contact for area offices for any queries related to volunteer programming.
**Ensure cross-collaboration between regions in developing and implementing volunteer programs.
**Guide the quick and adequate deployment of needed changes, including problem-solving, as volunteer programs are implemented.
Coordination Support
**Ensure effective coordination, communication, and alignment of strategies across multiple regions.
**Convene and work closely with area office program directors, relevant HFHI department heads, and national and/or regional teams to promote cross-functional collaboration, document and streamline processes, and drive the efficient implementation of volunteer programs.
**Provide strategic vision to enhance regional performance, foster innovation, and maximize overall impact.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
**Foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement across regional teams in alignment with VIE.
**Facilitate regular communication to enhance coordination and information exchange.
**Ensure efficient utilization of resources and strategic alignment of initiatives across regions.
Monitoring and Reporting
**Establish reporting mechanisms to track progress, identify areas of concern, and develop corrective actions.
**Prepare regular reports and presentations to be shared with the rest of the organization, including senior leaders, providing insights into regional achievements, challenges, and opportunities in relation to volunteer programming.
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
**Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international relations, social sciences, development studies, or minimum of 12 years of related field experience
**A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Minimum years of related experience:
**8 years in leading, developing, implementing volunteer programs or international development work at the regional level or in coordination with a regional entity.
**Minimum of 4 years -out of the 8 required- of direct experience in an international development setting is a must.
Qualifications:
**Familiarity with diverse volunteer programs and models, from inception to implementation.
**Demonstrated success engaging diverse audiences and community-based volunteers as part of multi-stakeholder engagement.
**Leadership to manage and collaborate with diverse teams celebrating unique skills and inspiring them into reflection and action.
**Ability to convene and facilitate dialogue, translating different perspectives into concrete actions points.
**Excellent communication skills, including networking and presentation skills.
**Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
**Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
**Working knowledge of Microsoft software and basic office equipment.
**Fluency in English.
**Capacity to work cross-culturally and uphold HFHI’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
**Understanding of the non-profit sectors.
Pursuant to current HFHI policy, this position requires full vaccination against COVID-19, except to the extent such requirement is prohibited by applicable law.
Preferred – in addition to minimum:
**Knowledge of sustainable development and related global issues.
**Exposure to different global regions.
**Experience working as part of a federated network.
**Working knowledge of another language, particularly Spanish.
**Active support of HFHI Values:
o Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves
o Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular
o Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission
For work locations in the US, the salary range for this position is between $72,000 – $109,000 per year. The target hiring range for this position is $76,900 – 86,000 per year.
The actual salary offered for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including location, internal equity and the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience. HFHI offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package that varies by country and typically includes vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, health insurance options, retirement plan contributions and life insurance.
**Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.
Application Deadline: November 16th ,2023
, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitatseeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.
At Habitat for Humanity International, we embrace a history rooted in creating equity and take our mission seriously by courageously committing to a culture and workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued. As an equal opportunity employer, we realize that our success depends upon building an inclusive workforce of diverse perspectives and encourage people of varied races, ethnicities, national origins, tribes, religions, ages, gender identities and expressions, genders, sexual orientations, marital statuses, disabilities, veteran/reserve national guard statuses, socio-economic statuses, thinking and communication styles to work with us.
We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children), and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.
