Emergency Response Manager, APAC at Airbnb

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  • Company: Airbnb
  • Location: Gurugram, India
  • Job type: Full-time
  • Salary: INR 2,590,000 – 3,700,000

About the role

You will join Airbnb Inc. to support Airbnb.org, an independent nonprofit dedicated to providing emergency housing during crises. In this position, you will manage emergency responses across the APAC region while supporting global efforts as needed. Your work focuses on coordinating with local partners to ensure displaced individuals receive safe and timely accommodation.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor global disasters and recommend responses based on Airbnb.org activation criteria.
  • Manage multiple simultaneous disaster responses, tracking status, spend, and housing numbers.
  • Coordinate with on-the-ground partners to verify readiness, manage housing supply, and resolve issues.
  • Communicate proactively with internal teams and external stakeholders to keep everyone informed.
  • Oversee the full lifecycle of a response, from activation to close-out and after-action reviews.
  • Deploy to disaster zones on short notice to manage ground operations when required.

Requirements

  • 8-16 years of experience in emergency and disaster response operations, preferably in the US, APAC, or internationally.
  • Direct experience activating and running disaster responses end-to-end.
  • Strong track record of building partnerships with nonprofits and government agencies.
  • Ability to work in ambiguous environments, make decisions with incomplete information, and manage multiple work streams.
  • Willingness to travel up to 30-50% of the year on short notice.

Pay and benefits

The annual pay range for this role is INR 2,590,000 to INR 3,700,000. This range is inclusive of allowances. The position may also be eligible for bonuses, equity programs, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.

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