Emergency Response Program Manager

Summary

Join CORE as a Temporary Program Manager - Emergency Operations and oversee domestic and international emergency response programs. Lead disaster response efforts for various events, including hurricanes and humanitarian crises, while supporting preparedness initiatives. This 2-month temporary position may extend. Responsibilities include deploying for emergencies, overseeing field operations, building capacity through training, and coordinating preparedness efforts. The ideal candidate possesses experience in disaster response, humanitarian aid, and capacity building, along with strong leadership skills. The role involves managing on-the-ground operations and high-level planning. A background check is required.

Requirements

• BA/BSc in emergency management, humanitarian studies, public administration, or a related field. MA preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience in disaster response, humanitarian aid, or program management
• Valid Passport & Driver’s License with no significant infractions in the last five years
• Experience in international or domestic emergency response and field deployments
• Experience in training facilitation, capacity building, and simulation exercises

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and deploy to new domestic and international emergency response programs, ensuring effective, timely, and impactful aid delivery
• Coordinate logistics, procurement, and distribution of essential supplies, including food, hygiene kits, and shelter materials
• Work closely with local government agencies, NGOs, VOADs, and community-based organizations to ensure an integrated response approach
• Supervise field teams, ensuring safety and operational protocols are followed
• Conduct needs assessments and gather data to inform response strategies
• Develop and facilitate training sessions for emergency response personnel, team leads, and field staff
• Update and enhance emergency response plans, operational frameworks, and best practices for CORE’s global response strategy
• Create and update training materials, playbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve the organization's disaster readiness
• Organize Team Lead trainings to build leadership capacity within the response roster
• Provide hands-on training in field-based skills such as mucking & gutting, chainsaw operations, tarping, construction, Cash/Voucher Assistance or emergency home repair
• Design and coordinate cross-departmental disaster simulations to test response readiness before peak disaster seasons
• Work with logistics, programs, finance, and GPC teams to ensure operational readiness for rapid deployment
• Identify gaps in preparedness efforts and propose solutions for increased efficiency and response effectiveness
• Assist in monitoring emerging global risks and potential disaster events, ensuring CORE remains proactive in its response planning
• Track program progress, collect data, and prepare after-action reports detailing response efforts and impact
• Ensure compliance with CORE’s policies, donor requirements, and international humanitarian standards
• Document lessons learned and best practices for future responses
• Assist in monitoring program budgets and expenses, ensuring efficient allocation of resources
• Coordinate with CORE’s procurement team to secure necessary goods and services for response activities
• Identify opportunities for funding and resource mobilization to sustain emergency response operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Practical experience in one or more of the following areas: Mucking & Gutting, Chainsaw Operations, Tarping, Construction, Emergency Home Repair
• Bilingual candidates preferred (Spanish, French, or Arabic highly desirable)

Benefits

$80,000 - $80,000 a year