Manager, Hurricane Melissa Relief & Recovery

Job Description:

Job Title: Manager (Coordinator) Hurricane Melissa Relief & Recovery

Reports To: Executive Director Location: Kingston Jamaica (with travel to affected communities as required)

Contract Type: 6 month fixed-term (renewable based on funding and performance)

Position Overview

The Manager Hurricane Melissa Relief & Recovery will provide strategic leadership coordination and oversight of all relief and recovery initiatives in response to Hurricane Melissa. This role will ensure that programs are effectively implemented funds are responsibly managed and partnerships are leveraged to deliver high-impact results for affected communities.

The successful candidate will work closely with local partners government agencies donors and community organizations to guide our clients efforts across its four recovery pillars: Adopt-A-School Adopt-A-Clinic Adopt-A-Village and Restore Livelihoods in Farming.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Program Oversight

• Lead the overall design coordination and execution of Hurricane Melissa relief and recovery strategy.
• Develop implementation plans and set measurable goals aligned with the organizations mission and donor expectations.
• Ensure integration of sustainability and community resilience in all program components.

Partnership Management

• Coordinate with implementing partners (e.g. GEM Food for the Poor Breds Foundation community-based organizations and relevant ministries).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international stakeholders including corporate and diaspora donors.
• Participate in coordination meetings with government agencies and disaster management bodies (e.g. ODPEM BEOC).

Financial Oversight & Accountability

• Oversee the disbursement of recovery funds and ensure proper use documentation and reporting.
• Work with the Finance and Grants teams to track budgets review partner financial reports and maintain compliance with donor requirements.
• Ensure transparency and adherence to ethical grant-making and procurement standards.

Donor & Public Engagement

• Support the Executive Director in engaging major donors foundations and corporate partners.
• Coordinate communications success stories and impact reports for donors and stakeholders.
• Represent publicly at meetings events and media engagements related to the recovery effort.

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Supervise the Relief Coordinator and any support or communications staff assigned to the Hurricane Melissa portfolio.
• Provide technical guidance mentorship and oversight to ensure quality and timely program delivery.
• Foster collaboration problem-solving and accountability across the recovery team.