Aid Worker Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Aid Worker includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Liaising with United Nations agencies, government officials, colleagues etc
Ensuring knowledge of and compliance with appropriate national and international procedures, policies and regulatory codes
Producing funding proposals.
Recruiting/managing local staff
Managing budgets
Managing the implementation of emergency activities and monitoring their effectiveness
Producing response reports, recommendations and proposals for emergency intervention
Rapidly assessing emergency situations; working closely with staff located within the area or other emergency departments
Making representations to donors, local authorities and humanitarian community members
Organizing induction, support and training for volunteers/other aid workers
Implementing, overseeing and ensuring strict adherence with security/safety procedures
Coordinating and supporting the work of volunteers
Developing and monitoring objectives

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Aid Worker duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Aid Worker roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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