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.