Netherlands Red Cross Country Representative Jobs in Ethiopia

Netherlands Red Cross Country Representative Jobs in Ethiopia

We help to strengthen resilience of vulnerable people exposed to hazards and crisis situations and we respond to disasters and conflicts to save lives and alleviate suffering. In the Netherlands with more than thirty thousand volunteers and internationally through technical assistance, supplies and money. Together we act before, during and after disasters to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people.

We do this without regards to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinion. Our seven principles guide our humanitarian work: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.

The International Assistance department is responsible for all Netherlands Red Cross international support for victims of disasters and conflicts and for vulnerable people exposed to hazards.

We are looking for an experienced country representative who is keen on a role where the main focus is partnership/relationship and portfolio development. There is a complex movement set-up and Ethiopia is a pilot country for new partnership development modalities.

You maintain and develop the relationship with the Ethiopia Red Cross Society and you manage on behalf of NLRC the coordination with other stakeholders in Ethiopia, both within the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement and beyond. Besides, the Country Representative is overall responsible for the NLRC delegation in Ethiopia, including security, financial and HR management of a team of 2-4 international staff and 3 national staff.

Position in the Organization

In this position you report to the Partnership and Portfolio Coordinator (desk manager) based in The Hague. The international staff in the delegation report directly to the Country Representative The national staff in the delegation report directly to the Ethiopia Red Cross Society, with a technical reporting line to the Country Representative.

Background

In Ethiopia, the NLRC is engaged in a long term partnership with its sister society, ERCS. National Society Development (NSD), through a specific financial sustainability lens, is a central element in this cooperation as well as support in service delivery through support to emergency operations and longer term resilience projects in the thematic areas of Disaster Preparedness for Response, Disaster risk reduction, Nature Based solutions, Water Management and WASH.

Together with the NLRC delegation team and the Ethiopia desk and advisory units at the headquarter, the CR facilitates both the strategic development of the partnership and support to project implementation. In close co-creation with the ERCS and other movement partners, the CR leads the development of the strategic direction of the partnership.

The strategic objectives defined in the partnership agreement support the strategic plan of the ERCS and align with the NLRC strategic plan. The partnership agreement guides the support of the project portfolio and the further development of the national society focused on its own (financial) sustainability.

The existing partnership agreement ends in January 2024, a revision process of the agreement will be a priority throughout 2023.

Main Responsibilities

Partnership and Coordination

Coordinate the partnership process and ensure annual Country Plans are in place, as well as the long term Partnership Agreement.

Strengthen the strategic partnership through extensive dialogue on NSD support with ERCS and play a key role in designing and operationalizing the Financial Sustainability trajectory;

Support ERCS in the development and/or consolidation of their respective national strategies and one-movement plan and support RCRC Movement coordination in country.

Engage and actively participate in relevant networks, coalitions, alliances, meetings, forums or any other event related to the activities implemented in Ethiopia.

Proactively engage in implementing and developing the strategic partnership between NLRC and British RC

Proactively seeks for new operational / technical partnerships with other Red Cross Movement partners in order to increase efficiency and impact of interventions

Contributes to the RC Movement coordination mechanisms and provides high quality inputs to the coordination

HR

Responsible for the recruitment, line-management and appraisal of international staff based in the NLRC Ethiopia delegation;

Responsible for the development, implementation and adherence to security policies and ensure security briefings are provided to incoming visitors and/or new staff.

Be responsible for the security management of staff, operations, assets and direct country-specific response to security threats and incidents, up to and including management of evacuation, in cooperation with the movement partners.

Finance and Reporting

Oversee management of in-country project budgets

Ensure administrative procedures in the delegation are in compliance with NLRC and ERCS financial procedures

Responsible for the direct management of the office budget

Ensure adequate information flow regarding ongoing operations for both NLRC management and external communication;

Oversee that quality narrative and financial reports are submitted timely, meeting NLRC and donor requirements;

Planning and Resource Mobilization

Responsible for the development of the strategic direction of the portfolio development in Ethiopia, in close coordination with ERCS and NLRC HQ and field team.

Develop and implement resource mobilization strategy for Ethiopia with support from NLRC HQ and field.

Identification of funding possibilities aligned with the country strategy.

Actively represent the NLRC towards (decentralized) donors, such as the EU and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ECHO, etc.

Requirements

Master degree in Social Science, International Development, Business Management or other relevant field

At least 8-10 years’ experience in the development and/or humanitarian field, preferably in similar positions

At least 5 years’ experience in a management role

Demonstrated ability for high level representation

Experience in the area of capacity building and development of non-governmental organizations, preferably of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Work experience in a management role in another context/country than the country of your domicile is a must

Experience in program management , including program identification, formulation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, preferably within the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement.

Working experience in the region is preferred, as knowledge on the political, economic and socio-cultural climate of Ethiopia.

Able to adhere to policy and procedures of the NLRC whilst effectively managing programs and people

Demonstrated experience in security management
Fluent in spoken and written English

Excellent narrative and financial reporting and proposal writing skills.

Practical knowledge of computer Skills (Microsoft Office, Winpaccs, Document Management programs).

Key Competencies

Able to make sound judgements and decisions

Good social/diplomatic skills and culturally sensitive, flexible and creative

Excellent strategic leadership and management

Able to work independently, as well in a team

Strong interpersonal skills

We Offer

A full time appointment (based on 40-hour work week) for 1 year, with the possibility of extension.

A flexible and human centered working environment in an international environment with a variety of international organizations.

Well balanced employment conditions with space for initiative and development.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Netherlands Red Cross Country Representative Jobs in Ethiopia

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