Emergency Coordinator – Caracas, Venezuela

The Gist:

Lead Ayuda en Accion’s emergency response in Venezuela following the June 2024 earthquakes, managing operations, partner coordination, and humanitarian programming. Ideal for seasoned humanitarian professionals ready to work in a volatile context.

What You’d Be Doing:

• Coordinate and oversee emergency response implementation, working with technical teams, field staff, and local partners to execute planned activities
• Develop and refine humanitarian strategy, identify new interventions, and ensure needs-based decision-making through continuous context analysis
• Manage project budgets, timelines, donor compliance, and purchasing; supervise local partner organizations and multi-lateral funding requirements
• Represent Ayuda en Accion to government bodies, NGOs, UN agencies, and humanitarian coordination platforms; ensure adherence to international humanitarian standards (Sphere, CHS, IHL)

What They’re Looking For:

• Education: University degree or postgraduate qualification in International Development, Humanitarian Action, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in emergency response or similar roles in international settings, plus demonstrated experience in project coordination and humanitarian coordination.
• Standout Qualifications: Specialized training in protection, livelihoods, WASH, or security awareness (HEAT); experience with cash transfer programming, needs assessments, humanitarian access negotiation, or bilateral/multilateral donor management (ECHO, Spanish Cooperation, UN agencies) is valued.

Good Fit If:

You’re an analytical problem-solver with strong Spanish writing skills and diplomatic acumen who thrives in unstable, fast-changing environments. You’re committed to humanitarian principles, gender equality, and human rights, and can work autonomously while managing diverse teams and partners across cultures.

Deadline: August 31, 2026