Relief Delegate (Anticipatory Recruitment)

Call for Applicants for Relief Delegate Roster

The German Red Cross (GRC) is part of a worldwide community assisting victims of conflicts and disasters and people affected by social or health related crises. The Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement provides vulnerable people with assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the Movement: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. The German Red Cross assists in disaster response, rehabilitation and capacity building projects on appeals of their sister organizations within the Movement.

Background

GRC is expanding its global surge capacity and invites qualified humanitarian professionals to join GRC’s Surge Roster for Relief Delegates. Our Relief Pool consists of trained specialists who have the skills and expertise to be deployed as delegates in an emergency response anywhere in the world for up to four months. Surge Roster Members are typically deployed to support GRC bilateral assistance to its sister National Societies abroad or are seconded to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) or the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

Successful applicants will be part of the GRC Relief Pool with an individual Learning Pathway, access to on-site and online trainings, a dedicated technical focal-point and like-minded peers for regular technical exchange. GRC Surge Roster Members will be contacted regularly for deployment opportunities and in the case of a deployment, will receive a GRC delegate contract for the deployment period.

Main duties & responsibilities

Relief Delegates are responsible for supporting RCRC Movement partners to cover essential household and emergency shelter needs of an affected population according to humanitarian standards. They lead the planning and implementation of emergency response operations and ensure monitoring and reporting.

Required Competencies & Skills

• At least 4 years of professional experience in the fields of Emergency Relief or Disaster Management.
• At least 2 years of experience of working for the Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement.
• Ability and agreement to adhere to the Red Cross Red Crescent Fundamental Principles.
• Ability to work independently, highly results-oriented and as a team member.
• Cultural sensitivity, underpinned by substantial working experience in international operations.
• Ability to complete a thorough medical screening process ‘working abroad under specific climate and health conditions’.
• International driving license.
• Oral and written fluency in English is required (C1). Advanced knowledge (B2) of other languages is an asset, especially French, Spanish and Arabic.