Summary: The Community Outreach Manager at World Central Kitchen is responsible for leading on-the-ground operations to address food needs in disaster-affected communities across Europe. This role requires rapid response to emergencies, effective team management, and the ability to build relationships with local populations to ensure efficient food distribution. The position emphasizes empathy, innovation, and strategic planning in high-stress environments. The contract is for two years with potential for renewal, reporting to the Response Director during activations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond within four hours to disaster areas, managing relief operations on-site or remotely.
• Lead and manage field teams focused on community outreach and engagement.
• Design and implement adaptable response strategies in high-stress environments.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and manage community outreach teams.
• Provide regular updates on operations to the Response Director.
• Scout community needs and ensure timely food distribution to beneficiaries.
• Collaborate with finance and logistics teams for budgeting and supply sourcing.
• Address personnel issues and provide performance feedback in real-time.
• Build strong relationships with local communities and represent WCK in the field.

Key Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of management experience in dynamic environments.
• Experience leading and training large teams in challenging settings.
• Ability to work independently with minimal resources.
• Strong negotiation and diplomacy skills.
• Physical fitness and stamina for demanding tasks in extreme climates.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in additional languages is desirable.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Strong mental resilience and emotional intelligence.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other