Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong understanding of disaster management systems and community engagement., Experience in nonprofit work or volunteerism, particularly in disaster response., Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including local ONGs and the diaspora community., Familiarity with online platforms like SmartResponse for registration and data management..

Key responsibilities:

Identify and connect with Mexico-based ONGs involved in disaster response.

Assist local ONGs with their registration and survey completion on SmartResponse.

Engage with the diaspora community to promote support for local ONGs.

Facilitate discussions and information sharing to enhance disaster preparedness and recovery efforts.

Disaster Accountability Project (DAP) is a nonprofit that saves lives and reduces suffering by maximizing the effectiveness, efficiency, and equity of disaster preparedness, response, relief, and recovery through oversight, transparency, advocacy, and public education. An independent watchdog for disaster relief and humanitarian aid, we believe that transparency, accountability, effective working systems, and public participation are necessary for effective disaster relief preparedness, response, and recovery. Dedicated to public participation and long-term oversight, we welcome volunteers, interns, supporters, and donations. Our focus areas are: 1) SmartResponse.org data collection and sharing, assessments, monitoring and evaluations 2) Investigative reporting 3) Advocacy and public education

Job description

DAP is the leading nonprofit organization that provides long-term independent oversight of disaster management systems.

DAP engages a dedicated community to advance policy research and advocacy, promote transparency, and encourage the public to participate in oversight, community-based organizing, and discussions about disaster preparedness and relief.

Dedicated citizen oversight is necessary to ensure resources dedicated to preparedness, relief, and recovery are effectively utilized, communities are sufficiently engaged and more resilient, and best practices and lessons learned are implemented so mistakes are not repeated.

Prior to the creation of the Disaster Accountability Project (DAP), there was no dedicated, independent oversight of the agencies and organizations responsible for these critical life-saving responsibilities.

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We are seeking volunteers to

Identify Mexico-based ONGs, responding to local/national disasters
Assist these local ONGs with registration on SmartResponse and already registered ONGs with completing their surveys/profiles.
Engage the diaspora community and others interested in supporting relief/recovery efforts to utilize this information to directly support local ONGs.

This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.

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