Humanitarian Services Specialist at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Job Description

• This role helps to foster self-reliance, care for the poor and the needy, and provide opportunities for giving and service by helping members/others become economically and emotionally self-reliant; providing access to essential food and clothing items, helping members/others prepare for and respond to disasters; and providing humanitarian aid to relieve suffering; thus, furthering the mission of the Church.
• The successful candidate will work with the Welfare and Self-Reliance Department; provide support to humanitarian programs with Welfare Services, facilitate training and consulting with ecclesiastical leaders, employees, volunteers to answer questions and identify resources outside the Welfare Department.
• Reports to a Senior Humanitarian Services Specialist or Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Under moderate supervision:

• Assist in the preparation of Annual Humanitarian Plan outlining projected growth and activity in all phases of welfare and humanitarian services
• Identify and build resources in the community, area and other agencies, governments and NGO’s to support Area humanitarian activities
• Help in ensuring the humanitarian operations and projects comply with budgetary, personnel and safety policies
• Provides research and program support and information and make presentations regarding humanitarian programs related issues as requested
• Creates, reviews, edits, and correlates review of materials related to Welfare Programs
• Recommends and coordinates assigned programs and projects through all phases of conception, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Provides support and training to welfare missionaries in the Area
• Additional assignments as may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must hold a current / valid temple recommend
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (Master's degree preferred) in sales, marketing, or a related discipline
• Five (5) to 8 years of relevant experience including success in working with middle and upper-level management
• Specialized knowledge/skill related to humanitarian programs
• Knowledge of laws, policies and guidelines related to humanitarian work is desirable
• Must have a high level of analytical, creative, coordination and organizational skills
• Must have the ability to communicate complex ideas verbally and in writing
• Strong personal work ethic
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and as a team member to achieve organizational and customer goals
• Demonstrated ability to professionally make presentations
• Must possess strong financial and business acumen
• Must be proficient in the use of computers and associated packages and Microsoft Programs
• Possess valid driver's license with the ability to obtain a passport if/when necessary (desirable)