International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies
Organizational Context
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 191-member National Societies. The overall aim of IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.
IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.
IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services.
IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. IFRC also has country cluster delegation and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.
IFRC has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and other forms of harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, and lack of integrity (including but not limited to financial misconduct). IFRC also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Morocco on September 8, killing and injuring thousands of people and causing widespread destruction. The Moroccan Red Crescent Society (MRCS) responded immediately, providing first aid and psychosocial support, helping transport the injured to hospitals, evacuating people from damaged buildings and providing dignified burial management. Through this appeal, the IFRC is supporting MRCS to meet the immediate and early recovery needs of 500,000 affected people. Priorities include providing food and safe water, essential household items, shelter support, health and mental health services, and cash assistance.
This position is based in Morocco and requires in-country travel (when deemed necessary, to places where the safety situation permits). IFRC works in an integrated manner with the Moroccan Red Crescent (MRC) and its partners. MRC has the role as the Movement convener for operational field response and coordination among Movement partners.
Job Purpose
The Field Coordinator’s role is to support the implementation and coordination of the operation. The Field Coordinator effectively contributes to the assistance of vulnerable people through a movement-coordinated approach. The incumbent ensures that all activities are implemented following the accepted humanitarian standards, while promoting capacity building of the NS and actively pursuing community participation in the implementation of activities.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
1. Support NS and IFRC in management of operational activities
a. Support NS and IFRC field teams in programme design, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting, and transition in line with IFRC procedures.
b. Ensure that the operational plan is aligned to long-term National Society Engagement.
c. Provide assistance to NS staff and volunteers to effectively implement project and program activities in accordance with humanitarian standards (i.e. Sphere Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Response).
d. Support the NS and IFRC technical program teams in running field activities for specific programs, such as Health and Care, PSS, WASH, Relief, CEA, CTP and Restoring Family Links and others; ensuring technical support is provided for field teams.
e. Serve as a link between the IFRC/NS EPOA and the activities outlined in the area of assignment.
f. Together with NS counterpart and field teams provide regular monitoring field reports as required and/or as per given schedule, including reports on important events or situation developments.
2. Coordinate and liaise with internal and external partners in the assigned geographical area or operation component:
a. Represent the IFRC in planning and coordination meetings and external relationships/networking, in the assigned geographical area, providing RCRC reports to participating partners and ensuring alignment with the NS and the Movement.
b. Provide regular updates, including from coordination meetings held in the Movement’s area of responsibility in the region, to IFRC and NS appropriate Focal Persons to inform overall country programme decision-making.
c. Support the organizing/facilitating of Movement coordination meetings chaired by the NS; IFRC and other Movement partners as needed.
d. Encourage NS to engage effectively with Movement partners, Regional and Local bodies at all levels, UN and
international humanitarian organizations, NGOs, community groups and vulnerable peoples.
e. Ensure close coordination of NS and IFRC managerial and technical sectors:
i. Ensure activities are coordinated with communities and local actors, Participating National Societies (PNS), Emergency Response Units (ERUs) and rapid response personnel/teams in the area of responsibility in the assigned geographical area.
ii. Ensure the quality of the actions.
iii. Link UN, NGO, Government resources, etc. to the NS and relevant technical sectors of the RCRC operation in the assigned geographical area iv. Collaborate with other corresponding Field Coordinators.
3. Work closely to support local branches of the NS in area of responsibility. Support the branch in building capacity where needed both in to carry out current operations and for long-term organizational development.
4. Continuously assess socio-political, humanitarian and security situations and gaps in area of responsibility. Report results regularly to IFRC team and NS counterparts to inform potential adjustments needed to ensure accuracy and quality of the planned intervention.
5. Host visitors, donors and delegations and provide operational updates as necessary.
6. Ensure staff safety and security by adhering to and communicating policies and regulations to all staff in the assigned geographical area. Serve as IFRC finance, admin and logistics focal point for IFRC in the hub area as needed.
7. Lead the risk assessment process in close collaboration with operational management in the assigned geographical area.
8. Provide security management support for IFRC in the hub area as needed.
9. Champion high-quality accountability standards and ensure compliance with relevant policy and procedures.
Education
- Relevant university degree or equivalent qualifications with a relevant field. – Required
- Basic Delegates Training Course (BTC) or IMPACT or equivalent knowledge. –Required
- ERU, Ops Management, CAP (previous FACT/RDRC) training or equivalent knowledge. –Preferred
Experience
- 5+ years of work experience for the RC/RC or for another humanitarian relief organization coordinating emergency and/or relief operations. –Required
- Field experience within the RC/RC. –Required
- Experience in managing programs and projects including planning, monitoring and guiding implementation, budget development and management of significant field-based projects, reporting and technical advice and guidance. –Required
- Experience in field intervention, volunteer management, mentoring and capacity building, training project staff and working with vulnerable populations. –Required
- Experience and knowledge in the regional context. –Required
Knowledge, Skills and Languages
- Ability to work under pressure and manage a team in high stress environment in an emergency context. – Required
- Ability to conduct rapid assessment, baseline, and satisfaction survey assessment. – Preferred
- Ability to work well in a multicultural team. – Required
- Understanding of cash-based intervention. – Required
- Good analytical skills and solution focused person. – Required
Languages
- Fluent spoken and written French and/or Arabic. – Required
- Good command of English (verbal and written). – Preferred
Competencies, Values and Comments
- Core competencies: Communications, Collaboration & Teamwork, Judgement & Decision, National Society & Customer Relations, Creativity & Innovation, Building Trust.
- Managerial competencies: Managing Performance, Managing Staff Development
- Functional competencies: Strategic Orientation, Building Alliances, Leadership, Empowering Others
- Values: Respect for Diversity, Integrity, Professionalism, Accountability,
NB: We encourage qualified Moroccan nationals to submit their applications, whereby if selected, the contract will be applied as national.
IFRC ensures equal employment opportunities
How to apply
For interested candidates, kindly click on the below link to apply:
Click here to apply : Field Coordinator Marrakech (Al-Haouz) or Taroudant