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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
This position supports the National Headquarters (NHQ) Disaster Finance (DF) team This opportunity requires participation in in-person activities and/or perform work in a Red Cross facility. Deploy to Disaster Relief Operations and provide testing of financial controls and expense monitoring. Monitor specific areas of the financial control environment such as purchasing, warehousing, and financial assistance. This will be accomplished using tools, checklists, processes and procedures of the American Red Cross. Responsibilities: Work with the Finance AD on the operation (or Chief if position is filled on the operation) to identify those areas with the greatest financial risk. Escalate any concerns to the Finance AD (or Chief if position is filled on the operation) as soon as possible. Perform review and monitoring of specific areas of the financial control environment on the Disaster Relief Operations (DRO) such as purchasing, warehousing and financial assistance and to escalate any concerns to the Finance AD (or Chief if position is filled on the operation) as soon as possible. As assigned, conduct conversations with Group and Activity leads such as Logistics Facilities, Supply, Transportation, and Warehousing and Staff Services-Lodging to ascertain if procedures and processes are being followed. Document financial control review results on the Finance Manager checklist. Keep DRO Financial Controls Assessment tool updated weekly or at direction of Finance AD or Chief. Provide guidance to DRO staff on financial controls. Ensure that Finance is seen as finding solutions to delivery of service. When necessary, work for mitigation of the financial control issue in collaboration with the Finance AD or Chief. Adhere to all finance policies, procedures and practices of the American Red Cross. Perform related duties as assigned to fulfill the Mission of the American Red Cross. Qualifications: Required: All Required: Understanding of financial control environments. Strong communication skills. Ability to adapt to constantly changing situations with flexible and creative approaches. Ability to take direction from an off-site supervisor and to manage various stakeholder interests while not hindering the organization’s ability to deliver services. Intermediate proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Drive, Outlook and Microsoft Teams. Must have a valid driver's license. Complete the American Red Cross Disaster Finance DRO Finance training program. Access to a phone, computer and internet access. Willingness to travel independently to remote work locations to assess financial controls Submission of current resume Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies Resume encouraged To apply for this opportunity and register as an American Red Cross volunteer, individuals must reside in the United States or on one of the United States Service to the Armed Forces stations. If you are an individual that does not meet this criteria, but are interested in volunteering with the Red Cross or Red Crescent Society in your country, please visit: https://www.ifrc.org/volunteer-us
Date Posted: 2024-06-05
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
This position supports the National Headquarters (NHQ) Communications (COMM) department. This is a 100% virtual (volunteer-from-home) opportunity. The Translator / Proofreader volunteer will work closely with the Multicultural Communications Director to translate and review written or spoken materials from one language. You must be fluent in writing and reading in both languages and understanding common cultures and phrases in this role. Proofread machine-translated materials and make edits to preserve the original meaning and intent. Translate/proofread internal and external documents upon request and on an on-call basis. Utilize translation software for efficiency and consistency. Adhere to Red Cross translation guidelines and terminology, ensuring completed work follows established standards. Consult with subject matter experts to understand specialized concepts to translate them appropriately. Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree in linguistics, translation, interpretation, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience (professional certification in translation). Experience translating from English to Spanish Exceptional proofreading, grammar, and writing skills in both Spanish and English. Ability to identify errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, style. Strong computer skills, including advanced knowledge and command of Microsoft Word. Must have a phone, computer, and internet connection. Preferred qualifications: Knowledge in context maintenance, glossary, and terminology creation. Experience with machine and translation memory (TM) Interest in continuing education and language fluency assessments for certification.
Date Posted: 2024-07-11
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2024-06-01
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2024-08-04
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Virtual Opportunity
This position supports the National Headquarters (NHQ) Multicultural Communications (COMM) department. A Volunteer Partner serves as a peer and confidante working collaboratively with a Red Cross leader to achieve Red Cross goals and objectives. This role is primarily focused on managing technological and translation processes. The partner will handle document management, translation assignments, and technology-driven initiatives, ensuring smooth operational flow within the department. Key Responsibilities: Assist the Multicultural Communications Manager in achieving the department's goals and objectives. Oversee the operations of translation projects to ensure timely and accurate completion of translated documents. Provide technological support by utilizing translation and document management systems, and advanced technology solutions. Monitor and report on the progress of translation projects, providing updates and insights to the Multicultural Communications Manager. Schedule and assign tasks to volunteers, aiming for balanced workloads and optimal productivity within the team. Offer ongoing remote support during staff absences and manage ongoing projects to completion. Qualifications: Required: Deep commitment to the Red Cross mission and familiarity with its programs. Advanced proficiency in translation management software and other technological tools. Ability to inspire and support volunteers to ensure productivity and rewarding experiences. Capable of efficiently handling multiple tasks simultaneously. Fluent in English and Spanish, with effective communication skills for diverse audiences. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and adaptability in a multi-cultural environment. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to facilitate clear communication and project coordination. Resume submission Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies
Date Posted: 2024-06-01
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
This position supports the National Headquarters (NHQ) Information Technology (IT) department. The UiPath Developer supports the Red Cross mission by contributing their software engineering talent and practical experience to support internal software development and support efforts, specifically on projects requiring UiPath expertise. Responsibilities: Meet with project manager and other stakeholders to determine Robotic Process Automation (RPA) needs Create timelines and development goals Design, code, and implement UiPath RPA applications Test the stability and functionality of the application Troubleshoot and resolve issues Work with technical writing/training resources to provide documentation needed for application customers Qualifications: Required: 2+ years’ professional experience as a UiPath developer 2+ years’ experience in either .Net or Java programming Experience with Git, Atlassian Jira, Atlassian Confluence, Slack, or similar collaboration tools Ability to understand business processes across functions Process modeling experience using MS Visio or related tools Experience in database configuration, writing SQL queries, and troubleshooting Ability to troubleshoot high-level software and application issues Good presentation and communication skills Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies Preferred: UiPath Certification (Certified RPA Associate or Advanced RPA Developer) Experience leveraging AI tools within UiPath Experience with DevOps / collaboration tools such as Git, Jira, Confluence, and Slack. Product delivery within an agile methodology framework
Date Posted: 2024-06-02
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
This position supports the National Headquarters (NHQ) International Services Department (ISD), specifically the Global Disaster Preparedness Center (GDPC). This is a 100% remote (volunteer-from-home) position. The GDPC is seeking a volunteer with expertise in Early Warning Systems and the use of the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) for public alerting. By providing expert advisory and consultative services, the Volunteer will support the GDPC and IFRC in implementing the Alert Hub Initiative, which aims to increase the use of CAP for public alerting paired with actionable messages. In the context of the UN Early Warning for All Initiative (EW4All), the Volunteer will serve as a strategic and technical resource to inform and guide the engagement, coordination and outreach of the GDPC and IFRC in promoting the use of CAP via CAP Editors and the roll out of the IFRC developed Alert Hub as an aggregator of CAP feeds. Responsibilities: The CAP and Early Warning Systems Volunteer will work in collaboration with the Manager at the Global Disaster Preparedness Center (GDPC). As a strategic and technical resource focused on leveraging CAP to enhance early warning messaging, the Volunteer works primarily with the GDPC and IFRC Alert Hub team. Key responsibilities and tasks include: Provide strategic and technical advice and assistance to GDPC and the IFRC Alert Hub project team. Inform implementation plans for IFRC's engagement in the Early Warning for All Initiative as it relates to Communication and Dissemination of warnings. Provide technical feedback on the feasibility, modifications needs and roll-out of CAP related tools, i.e. CAP Editor and the IFRC Alert Hub as an aggregator of CAP feeds. Review and inform the further development of CAP implementation criteria optimization and automatization. Share relevant resources, references, trainings on CAP implementation to deepen the knowledge base of the IFRC Alert Hub project team. Assist in identifying emergent opportunities for CAP engagement, partnership and potential support. Support outreach at the national level to strengthen CAP and disaster management linkages in project countries. Provide support to IFRC's Pillar 3 engagement with the EW4All initiative by supporting coordination events and liaising with stakeholders. Qualifications Required: Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience utilizing the Common Alerting Protocol data format, including knowledge of requirements of countries with different levels of technological development and connectivity, requirements of 3rd party alert rebroadcasters, specifics of alerting terms, urgency levels, display formats, etc. Familiarity and extensive contacts with major actors in the field of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) for emergency management, including government organizations, NGOs, and the private sector. Knowledge of modern ICT methods and tools, including network architecture, information architecture, and programming. Ability to work in collaboration with a team; sensitivity to different cultures. Resume submission Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies Preferred: Experience working with FEMA Experience and understanding of Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) Knowledge of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement and the humanitarian sector Working in multi-stakeholder settings Second language proficiency is desirable, particularly Spanish, French or Arabic To apply for this opportunity and register as an American Red Cross volunteer, individuals must reside in the United States or on one of the United States Service to the Armed Forces stations. If you are an individual that does not meet this criteria, but are interested in volunteering with the Red Cross or Red Crescent Society in your country, please visit: https://www.ifrc.org/volunteer-us
Date Posted: 2024-07-03