Technical Director for Disaster Risk Reduction & Response

For more than 45 years and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness systems, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 90 projects in 40 countries and revenues of approximately $124 million.

We are seeking a D.C. based Technical Director for Disaster Risk Reduction and Response to develop disaster risk reduction strategies in ACDI/VOCA’s areas of operation and lead the organization’s response efforts in the event of a complex emergency or natural disaster in an area where we have operational programs.  Responsibilities include leading the design of and overseeing community based disaster risk reduction strategies for ongoing and future programs, including supporting the transition from emergency assistance to development programming and vice versa. Additionally, in the event of an emergency in an area of ACDI/VOCA’s current programming, the Technical Director will serve as an essential headquarters contact with the field during disaster response and deploy to the field to support response efforts as required.  A master’s degree in a relevant field and at least 7 years of pertinent professional experience in disaster risk reduction and/or response, particularly related to developing countries is required. Candidates must also possess experience leading complex emergency /disaster response programs and have a strong working knowledge of Sphere standards. Experience developing and managing single year assistance programs (SYAP) and OFDA programs, developing district and community based early warning systems and disaster contingency and response plans, designing and implementing food for work programs, and analyzing markets and supply chains during emergencies desired.  Knowledge of the Humanitarian Reform Process, in particular the UN Cluster System, the Consolidated Appeals Process and the Central Emergency Response Fund highly desired. Strong oral, written, analytical, technical and organizational skills; a working  knowledge in MS Excel, Word and internet as a research tool as well as knowledge of USAID and other donor programs is required. Fluency in another language, especially Spanish or French, is preferred.

Please apply online at or respond with resume, cover letter, and salary history to Attn: HR/FS-TDDR, 50 F Street NW, Suite 1075, Washington, DC 20001 or fax (202) 469-6255.  No phone calls please.  Only finalists contacted.  Women and minorities encouraged to apply.  EOE.