Disaster Management Coordinator

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Applications are welcome from other countries where WVI is registered to operate

Job Purpose

Join our Global Disaster Management Team and become a vital support to the Global Lead for Disaster Management. In this role, you will help streamline daily operations, share important updates, and create resources that keep colleagues connected and informed. You will build relationships across diverse, multicultural teams, facilitate the flow of information, and help others access the tools and knowledge they need to make a real difference. Your contributions will ensure the Global Lead’s meetings and engagements are thoroughly prepared, with professional materials that support clear communication and informed decision-making. If you have the ability to work on the fly—drafting, editing, and assembling briefing materials—you will thrive in this dynamic environment.

By crafting and sharing high-quality content, you will increase the visibility and understanding of Disaster Management initiatives, deliver timely and targeted outreach, and create visually appealing digital experiences that support our organizational goals.

Your openness to new technologies and willingness to learn will help us continually improve how we respond to disasters and support our teams. As a member of the global disaster management team, you may be called to deploy and support large-scale emergency responses—making a direct impact when it matters most.
Adaptability, empathy, and teamwork are essential as we join forces to save lives, support recovery, and build resilience for the future. We value your ideas and encourage you to grow and innovate.
If you’re passionate about helping others, flexible, eager to learn, and ready to make a meaningful impact in humanitarian response, we invite you to bring your energy, heart, digital skills, and creativity to our team.

Key Responsibilities

70% Amplify Engagement, Collaboration & Content Quality

­    Craft and share compelling internal updates and resources that build meaningful connections between the Disaster Management Team and key internal stakeholders.

­    Design and execute an internal content plan that supports organizational priorities and raises the profile of Disaster Management initiatives.

­    Maintain an internal communications calendar, mapping audiences, key messages, communication needs, and preferred channels for timely, targeted outreach.

­    Create, edit, and publish high-quality content across multiple formats, including newsletters, updates, presentations, and intranet posts, tailored to diverse internal audiences.

­    Work closely with technical subject matter experts to ensure all content is accurate and fully aligned with stated objectives.

­    Provide support to subject matter experts in generating content and graphic design, delivering high-quality, visually appealing, and effective experiences.

­    Contribute to the creation, review, and copy-editing of digital materials, including e-course resources.

­    Support the Global Lead in building a strong, visible presence on social media and other platforms, amplifying key messages and thought leadership.

 

30% Administrative & Logistical Support to the Global Lead for Disaster Management

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the Global Lead for Disaster Management, ensuring smooth coordination of global priorities and engagements.

• Manage the Global Lead’s calendar, appointments, and strategic interactions with internal and external stakeholders.

• Draft, edit, and oversee meeting agendas, reports, presentations, and briefing materials to support leadership visibility and decision-making.

• Monitor and follow up on action items from meetings, driving timely execution and accountability across teams.

• Handle ad hoc assignments from the Global Lead, contributing to cross-functional initiatives and urgent response efforts with discretion and efficiency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or Certification

Education: Undergraduate level degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Organizational Development, International Development, or related field

Training: Demonstrated training or experience in administration support, project coordination, or humanitarian operations is highly desirable.

Digital Competency

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and scheduling/calendar systems.
• Strong working knowledge of productivity and design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator), Canva, or similar platforms.
• Basic experience with e-learning tools and platforms (e.g., Vyond, Articulate Rise) and Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Moodle or Workday Learning.

Curiosity and adaptability toward innovations such as artificial intelligence, automation tools, and digital collaboration platforms. Ability to quickly learn and apply new digital solutions to improve efficiency, communication, and impact in a fast-paced humanitarian environment.

Required Professional Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project coordination, digital content roles, or similar positions, ideally in international or humanitarian settings..
• Proven ability to manage internal engagement initiatives and produce high-quality digital content.
• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts and diverse teams.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, and professionalism in fast-paced environments.

Preferred Experience,  Knowledge and/or other Qualifications

• Experience in internal communications, including drafting content, managing communication plans, and using digital platforms.
• Familiarity with disaster management, humanitarian operations, humanitarian Principles or international development is highly desirable.

Required Language(s)

• Fluency in English is required, both written and spoken, for effective communication
• Proficiency in French, Portuguese or Spanish is highly desirable, given the multicultural nature of the work and frequent engagement with field offices and partners in francophone and lusophone regions.
• Additional language skills are an asset, particularly in languages relevant to humanitarian operations.

Required travel and/or work environment accommodations

This role may require occasional travel to attend team meetings, typically 1–2 times per year. Additionally, as a member of the Disaster Management team, the individual may be called upon to deploy to high-risk areas, including in the event of Category III global disasters, for emergency response missions lasting up to three months.

Position’s physical requirements

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Capacity to participate in virtual meetings across multiple time zones.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally, including to high-risk or disaster-affected areas, as required.
• Adaptability to fast-paced and occasionally high-pressure environments.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only