Humanitarian Specialist

This position supports the Welfare and Self-Reliance Services Department to foster self-reliance, care for the poor and the needy, and provide opportunities for giving and service by helping members become economically and emotionally self-reliant; and providing humanitarian aid to relieve suffering; thus, furthering the mission of the Church. This position reports to the Regional Humanitarian Manager 

• Assist the Regional Humanitarian Manager to coordinate humanitarian efforts within India


• Plan and execute humanitarian projects in alignment with Area priorities


• Coordinate with departments to ensure humanitarian projects are ontrack and completed timely per the project plan


• Supervise and train senior missionaries and volunteers in carrying out the humanitarian projects development and execution


• Build and maintain relationships with local communities, government officials, and NGOs


• Develop and manage project budgets in accordance with the relevant compliance principles and organization policies and standards.


• Compile internal reports, prepare payment requisitions, and provide other related financial support


• Assist to manage project proposals and project oversight including keeping within budget

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least 6 years’ in project management or relevant experience
• Proven work ethics, honesty and integrity in all dealings
• Good customer service and follow up skills
• Must have strong computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and internet software)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and an Indian language
• Strong commitment to meeting deadlines
• Must be able to work collaboratively and travel up to 40% of the time