International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Vacancies

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 190 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.

The Operations Coordinator will be responsible for the expanded response activities in the affected countries providing leadership and guidance for overall operation delegates/staff and programs directly supporting the response to the crisis.

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Operations Coordinator, Food Crisis Vacancies

Responsibilities

Support the elaboration and expansion of plans of action and budgets for the Emergency Appeals in specific countries of operations, under the scope of the Food Crisis efforts;

Lead the Food Crisis team to ensure implementation and accountability of operations and programs. Line manage and/or provide technical support to the Food Crisis team focal points (PMER, Communications, CEA, IM, Food Security & Resilience, and CTP delegates);

Provide direct in-country support, including deploying as surge for periods of time, to specific operations as needed;

Responsible for ensuring the quality and timely extension of operations related to food crisis in Africa, including direct contribution to possible scale up of the response to the crisis by the Federation and the Movement at large;

Ensure in-depth analysis and contingency planning to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness and relevance of the Food Crisis operations;

Ensure effective and efficient coordination of all Movement partners involved in the Food Crisis operations;

Ensure IFRC active participation in external coordination mechanisms (UN bodies) and other multi sector coordination forums;

Ensure the enhancement of the information network that currently exists strengthening the effort to develop the mechanism of accountability and visibility;

Supervise and coordinate the data collection and dissemination of information for accurate and timely reports;

Draw upon resources available in the Africa Region, such

as Health, Finance, DCPRR, PMER and other departments to ensure that operational planning, budgeting and reporting is carried out in a timely and professional manner, in accordance with the Secretariat requirements, formats and standards;

Ensure effective and efficient liaison between the Federation office and in-country counterparts in managing the operations;

Represent the IFRC as appropriate in the various interagency forums and coordination mechanisms related to the Africa Drought Operations;

Qualifications

Relevant University Degree with good academic achievement

Basic Delegates Training Course or IMPACT. FACT, ERU, RDRT training or equivalent knowledge

10 years of relevant working experience in complex humanitarian operations, of which at least 3 years in management position

Red Cross/Red Crescent knowledge and experience

Proven Operations experience including senior management, movement coordination, disaster management/response/contingency planning.

Experience of working in complex operations
Adequate experience and expertise in people management with maturity and cross-cultural understanding.

Demonstrated staff management and development skills

Problem-solving skills

Proven strong project management skills
In-depth understanding of financial management

Ability to work in a cross-cultural and cross-functional environment

Strong interpersonal skills and good understanding of the global organization

Excellent communication skills, public diplomacy and advocacy

Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle , handle multiple tasks and high responsiveness.

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply online by 8th April, 2018

For more information and job application details, see; International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Operations Coordinator, Food Crisis Vacancies

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