Survivor Care Regional Director Africa and the Middle East 142 views0 applications

Organization:

Established in 2013, OUR Rescue (formerly Operation Underground Railroad) fights human trafficking and child sexual exploitation worldwide. We work with law enforcement agencies globally to identify, arrest, and prosecute traffickers, and provide comprehensive care for survivors. We also educate and advocate for public involvement in our mission.

Role Summary:

The Survivor Care Regional Director of Africa and the Middle East is responsible for overseeing a regional team in Africa and the Middle East and implementing survivor care support within a geographic region. The position provides strategic leadership and develops relationships with key stakeholders in NGOs and government agencies across the region, designs and supports the Survivor Care Country Managers in implementing capacity-building activities and supporting survivors. Expectations include acting as the primary trainer within your region, traveling based on vetting, training and technical assistance needs, mission reports upon return, giving regular reports to the VP of Survivor Care, and communicating objectives. This position will report to the VP of Survivor Care.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Country Directors and Case Managers and assist the SVP of Survivor Care in developing and expanding an effective survivor program in the assigned region.
• Provide guidance and support to Country Directors as they manage capacity-building activities and supervise Case Managers in their countries.
• Work closely with the Regional Director of Ops and foster close relationships and collaboration between staff in Survivor Care and Ops programs.
• Identify and foster partnerships with NGOs, INGOs and governments; cultivate ongoing collaborative relationships at national and international levels.
• Attending and present at national and international conferences.
• Participate in national and international task forces, work groups and committees.
• Spread awareness of and advocate for OUR Rescue at national and international levels.
• Work with Country Directors to facilitate local and national training and technical assistance on a variety of topics related to human trafficking to partnering organizations. Conduct training sessions as appropriate to expertise.
• Create project budgets related to funding requests in coordination with the SVP of Survivor Care while adhering to budget limits.
• Create regular reports of activities in the region, to be shared with the SVP, executive leadership team and OUR Rescue board.
• Collect program information for OUR Survivor Care Impact Statements (including video).
• Share appropriate stories with social media/marketing team for public posting.
• Actively engage in Survivor Care webinars and keep the team up to date with new verbiage or vetted practice changes – 1 email/week with links.
• Contribute to Survivor Care brainstorming sessions, attend all OUR Survivor Care and company meetings, and fill in for department members as needed.
• Support and implement the positive company culture and core values of OUR Rescue.
• Provide support to the Survivor Care team as needed.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., psychology, human development, sociology, social work).
• Must live in Jordan, Uganda, or Ghana, or be willing to relocate
• 5-7 years of experience working with survivors of human trafficking/child sexual exploitation.
• Experience working in the non-profit space, with a clear understanding of the dynamics and implications of trauma, and the trauma-informed, person-centered approach.
• Strong case management documentation skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office 365 knowledge and skills.
• Healthy communication skills.
• Effective organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, be resourceful, collaborative, and adaptable.
• Desire to learn and develop.
• Knowledge of and ability to stay up to date on current anti-trafficking nomenclature.
• Strong leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to find quality resources at little to no cost for survivors.
• Experience with database implementation and organization of database information.
• Public speaking and presentation development skills.
• Master’s degree in a related field.

Requirements:

• Some night and weekend work are required.
• Some national and international travel is required. Up to 10 days per month could be spent traveling.
• Actively advocate for self-care and commit to the personal therapeutic requirement of at least twice per month.
• Follow Survivor Care procedures for interacting with survivors.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay.
• 3 weeks (15 days) PTO.
• Four wellness days.
• Paid holidays and two floating holidays.
• 401(k) with 6% match.
• 100% health, dental, and vision insurance premiums covered.
• Life/AD&D Insurance.
• Opportunity to work with a dedicated team for a great cause.

Location: Ghana