Program Officer (Remote from US)

Jobgether

3d • Remote

About The Position

As a Program Officer in Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery (EPRR), you will play a critical role in supporting vulnerable communities across the United States throughout the full disaster lifecycle. You will lead initiatives that enhance preparedness, coordinate effective response efforts, and guide recovery strategies, acting as a trusted liaison between local offices, community organizations, and emergency management agencies. This role requires a mix of strategic oversight and hands-on engagement, including training, deployment, and technical support. You will analyze community needs, implement program interventions, and ensure alignment with program goals while fostering strong relationships across diverse populations. Travel and fieldwork are a key part of the role, providing direct impact where it is most needed. You will also contribute to reporting, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement of the program’s effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, disaster management, humanitarian affairs, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in disaster programming, emergency response, and recovery
• Strong knowledge of disaster response systems in the U.S., including federal, state, and local agencies and resources
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across diverse cultural contexts and populations
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; fluency in English required, additional languages such as Pashto, Dari, Ukrainian, Russian, or Spanish highly desirable
• Strong decision-making skills, professional maturity, and ability to manage multiple priorities in complex situations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and confident in adopting new technologies

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing and delivering training and technical guidance preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and represent the EPRR strategy within the assigned region, ensuring alignment with program goals
• Serve as the primary contact for external stakeholders, including state VOAD partners, emergency management agencies, faith-based organizations, and other community partners
• Assess community and office needs to design and implement effective preparedness, response, and recovery interventions
• Deliver training, resources, and guidance to local offices and partners to enhance readiness and program effectiveness
• Deploy to disaster-impacted regions to provide technical assistance, guidance, and hands-on support for recovery efforts
• Promote and coordinate preparedness events, including kit packing initiatives and beneficiary outreach
• Monitor, report, and communicate program activities and outcomes to leadership, ensuring transparency and accountability

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (18 days, increasing to 24 after 2 years) and 14 Official Holidays
• 12 Sick Days (accrued monthly)
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees