International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies
Job Purpose
The purpose of this position is to manage a team which has overall responsibility for all operations and programmes in the region involving Health, Disasters, Climate and Crises. The position supports National Societies on the operational side of all five strategic priorities of Strategy 2030.
Position Requirements
Education
- Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field or a first-level university degree combined with extensive relevant experience.
- Successful completion of the Basic IMPACT Course.
- Qualification or Certification in Project Management – Preferred
Experience
- 7 years of experience working for a humanitarian organization in humanitarian response to disasters and crises and health emergencies, and/or longer term programming for lasting needs.
- 7 years of experience analysing, planning, and managing humanitarian or development programs and resources.
- 7 years of experience managing staff.
- 7 years of experience in building capacity of Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies, NGO, civil society organization etc. on health interventions, disaster management, resilience building, development activities etc. – Preferred
- Strong experience working in a multicultural, international context
- Experience managing partners or partnership arrangements, donors and organizational leadership and government counterparts.
- Experience working with the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement.
Knowledge, Skills and Languages
- Demonstrated experience in programmes and operations, including in sectors relevant to IFRC.
- Demonstrated success in project/program planning, budgeting, management, reporting and evaluation.
- Demonstrated track record in innovating, contributing to a learning culture, sharing knowledge and new approaches to engaging partners.
- Highly developed leadership skills.
- Professional credibility, strong analytical skills, and ability to work at various levels of complexity.
- Proven ability to motivate and manage a team.
- Strategic analysis, systematic planning, and implementation skills.
- Excellent collaborative and teamwork skills.
Languages:
- Fluent spoken and written English
- Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish and Arabic)
How to apply
Interested candidates should visit the link: https://www.ifrc.org/jobs/details.html?jobId=113147&jobTitle=Regional%20Head%2C%20Health%2C%20Disasters%2C%20Climate%20%26%20Crises to view the full job description and to submit their application no later than February 3, 2023.