Description

CORE is seeking a Global Response Manager - Emergency Response Team to support the design, implementation, and management of humanitarian and emergency response programs globally. This role deploys within 48 hours to disasters and humanitarian crises to establish and lead response programs, manage field teams, and coordinate with local partners, governments, and humanitarian coordination systems

In addition to emergency response leadership, this role will support the management of humanitarian programs across CORE's portfolio and contribute to strengthening the organization's operational readiness and response capacity.

The Global Response Manager will also play a key role in capacity building and preparedness efforts within CORE's existing markets and offices in the United States and internationally, helping strengthen locally led response capabilities, operational systems, and program readiness for future crises.

The ideal candidate is an experienced humanitarian practitioner with strong field leadership experience, familiarity with international humanitarian coordination systems, and the ability to manage programs and teams in complex environments.

Practical field experience in operational response activities-such as debris removal, emergency shelter repair, construction, logistics support, or other hands-on humanitarian response operations-is highly desirable.

Requirements

Scope and Travel:
• Must be available for global deployment on short notice (often within 48 hours) for response assignments ranging from 2-10 weeks in domestic and international locations, including complex and low-resource environments.
• Will directly supervise field teams and coordinate with emergency response stakeholders.
• Expected to lead training and simulations in both remote and in-person settings.
• Position requires frequent travel, driving and the ability to work in challenging field environments.
• Must be based in the U.S
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens with current and valid passport

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in humanitarian studies, emergency management, international development, public administration, or a related field preferred but not required.
• Candidates with extensive relevant field experience in humanitarian response, disaster operations, or program management in lieu of formal education are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Equivalent combinations of education, professional experience, field deployments, or technical training will be considered.
• Valid Passport & Driver's License with no significant infractions in the last five years.

Experience:
• Minimum 4 years of experience in humanitarian response, disaster operations, or international program management.
• Experience deploying to field operations in humanitarian or disaster response settings.
• Experience managing programs, operations, or field teams in complex environments.
• Experience working with NGOs, international organizations, or humanitarian coordination systems.
• Experience using operational data systems (e.g., Survey123, ArcGIS/Esri, Microsoft 365) and/or supporting Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) programming through financial service provider (FSP) platforms (e.g., RedRose, Tremendous) is highly desirable.
• Practical field experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:

o Debris removal or disaster cleanup operations

o Shelter repair or reconstruction

o Emergency home repair

o Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) programming

o Humanitarian logistics or operational response support