Organizational Context
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the worldโs largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 191-member National Societies. The overall aim of the IFRC is โto inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies to prevent and alleviate human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.โ The 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 the 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, the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. IFRC also has country cluster delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster, and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.
Job Purpose
The Country Representative is intended to be the representative and manager of the countries covered by the American Red Cross delegation in the country to be designated, (priority countries or pilot initiative countries), with clear management authority and responsibility. Under the leadership and guidance of the Global division director, he/she is responsible for developing the strategy to support the projects implemented by the National Societies (NSs) with funds canalized through the American Red Cross in the country.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage the Programs and Projects on AmCross in the country to be designated: Plan, organize, manage and control programs execution
- Support the NS in resource mobilization actions: Support in the implementation of resource mobilization strategies with the NS.
- Support the NS in international cooperation, including meetings with Humanitarian Country Team, and Civil Protection.
- Represent AMCROSS in the country. Participation in movement meetings, PNยดs, CICR, and IFRC \"
- Permanent monitoring for the fulfillment of programmatic and financial aspects of the programs and projects: Review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and programmatic reports.
- Monitoring Visits
- Construction of framework documents. Strategic plan of partnership, or other initiatives of the Amcross, such as Global Teaming, Climate initiative, and other commitments
- Support to the NS in Disasters: Support Technical and/or Financial
- Humanitarian assistance, relief, information management
- Information entry to the AmCross platforms: Programmatic reports
- Financial Reporting
- Strengthening Disaster Response: Strengthening Disaster Response to Support Response Lead
- Coordinate with program leads for urban,youth, and anticipatory action to support Climate Initiative objectives in country.
- Support the implementation of the IFRCโs Way of Working initiative.
- Support the overall AmCross International Climate Initiative through the design and implementation of programs with NS.
- Liaise with NS, IFRC, RC/RC Climate Center and other Climate Partners in program coordination and management.
- Participate in IFRC- and NS-led platforms on climate change/resilience issue representing the American Red Cross.
Job Duties and Responsibilities (continued)
Duties applicable to all staff
1. Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariatโs goals
2. Abide by and work by the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
3. Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.
Education
Required
BA plus 5 years of experience in humanitarian operations for a humanitarian aid organization and or development cooperation organization, Humanitarian Assistance, Development, Social Work, or related fields.
Administration, industrial engineering, or Humanitarian sciences masterโs degree.
Experience working with or for the Red Cross or similar humanitarian NGO (strongly preferred).
Experience delivering community-based programs; experience working at a level (tools, analysis, evaluations, training).
Strong understanding of different methods of monitoring and evaluation including new technology-based approaches.
General comfort level with technology is required with proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint expected.
Preferred
Also, familiarity with Salesforce, Google Drive, DropBox, and Zoom/MS Teams
Project Management degree and implementation in humanitarian actions.
Experience
Required
Experience working and leading in a matrixed management structure is desired.
Experience working with local/national partners.
Experience and knowledge of Project Management and the project management cycle, including project design, launch, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
Preferred
Experience in proposal writing, project design, and other fundraising methodologies is desirable
Experience with incorporating Protection, Gender, and Inclusion (PGI) in community-based programs and projects.
Experience integrating community engagement and accountability approaches in community programs and projects.
Knowledge, Skills and Languages
Must be detail-oriented and organized and have strong analytical skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and diplomacy.
Must be flexible and willing to participate in conference calls outside of regular business hours, work remotely and travel if needed.
Must be able to work and problem-solve independently, meet multiple deadlines, and interface with a broad spectrum of Nationals Head Quarters, regional, and chapter staff.
Prior experience managing grants (USAID, Foundation awards preferable) as well as sub-recipient relationships, preferred.
Candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills and must demonstrate familiarity with evolving industry standards.
Must be responsible, self-motivated, and can work independently.
Ability to travel internationally up from 20-30%.
Fluently spoken and written English/Spanish
Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic) -Preffered
Competencies, Values and Comments
Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality