Chief Executive Officer

Position description

Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000, commensurate with experience, plus benefits 

About GER3

Founded in 2017, Global Emergency Relief, Recovery & Reconstruction (GER³) is a US-based, small but rapidly growing non-profit humanitarian organization that supports crisis-affected communities globally to build back better through integrated relief, recovery, and reconstruction services. GER³ provides immediate relief supplies, clears the debris left by a disaster and rapidly starts the recovery and reconstruction process with a focus on affected homes, schools, and health facilities. Our commitment to immediate relief and long-term reconstruction allows for a more efficient and resilient recovery process. GER³ uses sustainable, culturally appropriate, and locally-led interventions to aid the most vulnerable communities affected by crisis.

Currently operating in Ukraine and Los Angeles, GER3 has operated in 9 countries over the past 8 years, with the current annual budget of about $6.5 million. As we scale our impact, we seek a strategic and mission-driven CEO with the executive capabilities to lead our organization into its next chapter of positive impact.

CEO Position Overview

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the overall strategic, operational, and financial leadership of the organization. Reporting to the the Board of Directors, the CEO will drive mission fulfillment, ensure organizational sustainability, effectively manage risk and lead a passionate, international team. The ideal candidate brings a blend of nonprofit leadership proficiency, global humanitarian experience, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Provide visionary and strategic leadership to advance the mission and long-term goals of the organization.
• Lead the development and execution of strategic plans, ensuring alignment with evolving global and local needs.
• Guide and manage the continued growth and development of the organization in terms of personnel recruitment and policy development to scale organizational impact. 
• Cultivate a culture of integrity, inclusion, high performing teams and excellence.

Operations & Program Oversight

• Oversee effective implementation and management of current and future response programs. 
• Ensure high standards of program quality, impact measurement, and accountability.
• Foster coordination between field and headquarters operations for consistency and shared learning.
• Lead the GER3 Board in the decision-making process for when to respond to a disaster.

Fundraising & External Relations

• Serve as the chief spokesperson and advocate for the organization.
• Build relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders to expand resource development.
• Lead fundraising strategy, including major gifts, grants, private foundations and institutional partnerships.

Financial & Organizational Management

• Ensure sound financial oversight and long-term sustainability.
• Work with the finance team to develop and manage budgets and reporting.
• Oversee compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards in all countries of operation.

Board Engagement

• Collaborate with the Board of Directors to set organizational direction, strategy and priorities.
• Keep the Board informed with timely, transparent reporting and analysis.
• Support Board development and recruitment aligned with organizational growth.

Application instructions

Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your experience and vision for leading our organization to [email protected], no later than 11 July 2025 with “GER3 Chief Executive Officer” as the subject line of your email. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Referees will be contacted after interview.

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