Norwegian Red Cross
The Norwegian Red Cross is part of the Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement, the world’s largest humanitarian network with millions of volunteers and staff operating in 192 countries. Our mission is to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity especially during armed conflicts and other emergencies. To achieve this, we follow the Seven Humanitarian Principles; Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary service, Unity and Universality
The ability of National Society partners to respond adequately to actual needs of the affected population is an important strategic choice for NorCross. In Lebanon we focus on Health, including water, sanitation and hygiene(WASH), as well as multi-purpose cash assistance. Lebanese Red Cross(LRC) is well placed and NorCross will continue to support LRCs organisational development.
Country Technical Health Delegate in Lebanon
The purpose of the Health Delegate position is to use specific technical competencies to ensure that Norwegian Red Cross supported projects through the Lebanese Red Cross are designed and implemented according to established technical standards and best practices.
Three strategic objectives for the position:
· Ensures that Norwegian Red Cross supported projects in relevant discipline are designed and implemented in line with established technical standards, project management methodologies and within agreed action plans
· Trains and coaches Lebanese Red Cross teams in thematic frameworks and relevant technical standards and support the operationalization of those standards.
· Contributes proactively with other technical personnel to Norwegian Red Cross global efforts to establish and operationalized technical standards in relevant areas.
Mission specific
· The delegate will be embedded in the Lebanese Red Cross’s Medico Social Sector in Beirut and is responsible to provide technical assistance in the implementation of the Norwegian Red Cross health projects
· Manage the implementation of the DG ECHO Pilot Partnership Programme Project
· Conducts regular monitoring field visits and ensures implementation activities with agreed Plan of Action
· Engages effectively with counterparts within the Movement as well as EU Office in Beirut for relevant project matters
· Advocates and strengthens Norwegian Red Cross’s position as a lead partner in health programming within the in Lebanon
· The delegate may be required to deputize for the Country Program Manager if necessary.
We seek a person who;
· is a self-starter, makes things happen and is result oriented
· builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilize it to achieve objectives
· quickly understands and analyses complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgements
· communicate in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively
· understands the organizations informal rules and structure and utilizes internal processes effectively to get things done
· demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area and participates in continuous development
Education:
- Higher University Degree in Health relevant technical discipline, or similar area OR demonstrable equivalent knowledge gained through professional experience
Experience with:
· At least 5 years working experience relevant for health programmes including primary health care
· At least 3 years’ experience working in health in emergencies, specifically epidemic/pandemic preparedness and response operations.
· Preferably project management experience in humanitarian health projects
Other skills:
· Fluency in English in required.
· International driving licence (manual gear) is required.
Reporting to:
Country Programme Manager, Lebanon
Position is based in:
Beirut, Lebanon
Contract:
24 months contract
Why should you apply?
Meaningful: Youll be a part of the world’s largest humanitarian organization, reaching the most vulnerable people in their local community.
Impact: You will help National Societies in the region to become strong, self-sustained and accountable humanitarian actors.
Career: You will be connected to an international organization with staff based all over the world
A great place to work: You will work in a multicultural environment with hard-working, dedicated and fun colleagues with a strong culture of collaboration, continual improvement, and celebration of wins.
Norwegian Red Cross striving to build a working culture based on respect, honesty, and generosity.
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