Welfare Programme Manager

**ADRA Australia**

**Welfare Programme Manager**

Commitment: Full-time

Location: Wahroonga, Sydney

**About us**

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is the official humanitarian agency of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. As part of the global ADRA network which reaches into more than 118 countries, we are motivated by our faith, to enable people and communities in Australia, the South Pacific, Asia and Africa to improve their health and livelihoods and assist people to prepare for and recover from disasters around the world.

ADRA Australia is seeking a qualified and experienced Welfare Programme Manager who is passionate and knowledgeable about the emergency management sector, especially projects concerned with social welfare support, and who will make a real contribution to our Emergency Management team.

As the Welfare Programme Manager, you will possess high competency in the humanitarian sector, planning, organising, program or project management concerned with social welfare support, data management systems, budget and financial management. You will also have experience in providing direction and oversight of the Emergency Management (EM) operations of ADRA Australia, drive EM strategy, develop in-house and partner country office EM staff capacity, and ensure EM best practice is implemented and efficiently measured. The Welfare Programme Manager will also be tasked to grow the Emergency Management program internationally and in Australia.

**Selection Criteria**
- Master’s degree in Disaster/Emergency or International Development with Disaster Response emphasis.
- Demonstrated Emergency Business Development skills including proposal/grant writing and relationship development with DFAT, Australian Embassies, French government, the United Nations agencies, the European Union, etc.
- At least seven years’ experience within the humanitarian sector in senior leadership roles with a demonstrated cross-cultural expertise after working and living in international settings for at least five years.

**How to Apply**

ADRA Australia is a child safe, PSEAH committed and inclusive EEO employer.

ADRA Australia reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion at any time.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wahroonga, NSW 2076

Application Deadline: 15/04/2024