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NHQ:ISD - OPS - Continuity of Operations Volunteer [ARCHIVE]

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NHQ:ISD - OPS - Continuity of Operations Volunteer [ARCHIVE]

This position supports the National Headquarters (NHQ) International Service Department (ISD) This is a 100% remote (volunteer-from-home) opportunity. The NHQ:ISD - OPS: Continuity of Operations Volunteer assists ISD and Services to Armed Forces (SAF) Business Operations by reviewing and editing documents and working with field staff to ensure a robust continuity of operations (COOP) plan, including Business continuity plan and related tools/doctrine. Primary responsibilities pertain to IS and SAF operations; however, the volunteer may be asked to assist the Business Operations department with other duties as needed.

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Locations

Remote/Virtual Volunteer Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the ISD/SAF Business Operations department to review and assess current business continuity plans
  • Research and analysis of business continuity templates
  • Coordinate with international offices to ensure timely completion of documents
  • Develop testing and training curriculum to maintain, follow up and train involved staff
  • Draft and roll out of tools, guides and templates

Qualifications

Required:

  • Reliable access to resources needed to volunteer 100% virtually
  • Interest in emergency response, international disaster management, or military and military family support
  • Experience and familiarity with basic concepts of business operations or continuity of operations
  • Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel  

  • Experience working with diverse, international teams
  • Willingness to do basic research and administrative support
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Self-starter, responsible, dependable, able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Comfortable sitting for long periods and working on a computer

 

Preferred:

  • Fluency in other document design programs
  • International experience and/or knowledge of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement

Training

The following training requirements are part of onboarding for the position:

  • World of Red Cross
  • IS-SAF Business Unit orientation

Development Opportunities

The volunteer may participate in ISD development opportunities made available to all ISD personnel that include volunteers.

Length of Appointment

Minimum 1 year commitment, renewable

Time Commitment

4-8 hours per week with availability during business hours

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