Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 17 Apr 2016
POSITION: SERA Delegate
DURATION: 12 Months - Unaccompanied
LOCATION: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
CLASSIFICATION: Level 4
Do you want to make a difference? Join the world’s largest humanitarian network. The Canadian Red Cross Society (CRCS), a not for profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to helping the most vulnerable in Canada and throughout the world. CRCS is currently seeking an experienced SERA Delegate.
The Canadian Red Cross has a Strategic Partnership with the Global Affairs Canada (GAC) to strengthen national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies. A component of this partnership is the Capacity Strengthening for Emergency Response in Africa (SERA), a five-year Initiative to strengthen the emergency preparedness and response capacity of four National Societies (NS) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Mali, and South Sudan.
Under the supervision of the SERA Regional Manager in Addis Ababa, the SERA Delegates primary role is to accompany, follow-up, direct and deliver technical support to the Mali Red Cross (MRC) and the Red Cross of the Democratic Republic of Congo to improve their disaster preparedness and response capacities.
This includes developing, delivering and/or brokering training, document technical review, facilitation, mentorship, coaching, tools, and advisory services targeted to address the National Society’s priorities as identified by regular assessments and as outlined in their NS’ SERA plans. Please note: this is not an operational Disaster Management (DM) response role in response to a specific crisis.
The SERA Delegate is responsible for initiating and fostering collaborative relationships with the National Societies, with other Partnering National Societies, the Canadian government officials who are working at the country level, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC). In addition, the SERA Delegate will work closely with the Advisory Teams and technical advisors at the local, regional and international level.
The SERA Delegate will be based in Kinshasa, DRC but will frequently travel to Mali.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Management of the SERA program in DRC and Mali
Ensure that the Initiative is on target to meet its goals and objectives; consider and propose adjustments to the activities when required.
Track the budgets, in collaboration with the finance teams at each NS and the SERA Initiative Coordination Office in Ethiopia, and review the expenditures regularly to ensure that the Initiative is operating within its approved annual budgets.
Ensure initiative planning / budgeting, implementation, and reporting to support timeliness and quality.
Review the terms of reference for technical support initiatives with specialists and consultants, and provide input as required.
OD/DM technical support in all SERA countries
Deliver, coordinate and/or broker training and technical support on DM, leadership development, and resource mobilization as per each NS’ plan to improve their disaster preparedness and response systems.
Represent the SERA Initiative in DRC and Mali, and identify potential opportunities to align and partner with other existing plans and initiatives.
Help the two national societies to identify gaps and priorities; specify appropriate training, technical supports and equipment; and to source quality providers.
Mentor, coach, and facilitate the change process.
Review technical documents for disaster management, leadership and resource mobilization.
Ensure the integration of the cross-cutting themes of gender equity, violence prevention and beneficiary accountability in all SERA initiative activities.
Ensure that lessons-learned, case studies and success stories are fully documented as per the Program Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (PMER) requirements, and to continuously improve SERA and the CRC ‘s future Emergency Response planning, programming and implementation initiatives.
Coordination support (focus Mali/DRC)
Support the Regional Project Coordination Office in person and from a distance to develop country plans, implement activities, and produce narrative, financial, and evaluation reports.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Graduate level degree in a field relevant to disaster management, international development, organizational change or related support services (e.g. project management, MBA, humanitarian studies, management studies, logistics, and support services).
Minimum of 5 years of international experience as a manager in contexts of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. This includes experience in managing fund development, finances, and logistics for emergency response.
Experience in mentoring, coaching and training.
Experience working in an African context.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate complex concepts to a wide range of audiences.
Versatility, judgment, and maturity.
Able to work in a geographically-dispersed team.
Demonstrated ability to work in high stress environments with minimal supervision, and to remain calm, positive, and collaborative when under pressure.
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing systems, procedures, policies, and processes.
Previous Red Cross Red Crescent experience a strong asset.
Strong commitment to the Principles and Values of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement.
Knowledge of the context of the DRC and/or Mali, including potential partners with technical expertise in DM, leadership development and resource mobilization.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This is an unaccompanied position based in Kinshasa, DRC with frequent travel to Mali. The time spent outside DRC is expected no to exceed 40% or 50% depending on the needs. The Canadian Red Cross supports a safe working environment and comfortable accommodation; however, as in all contexts, delegates must be aware and responsible for their personal safety and that of employees under their supervision. Environments can become unstable and unpredictable, and require very strict adherence to security regulations. Access to basic amenities and services may be limited.
How to apply:
HOW TO APPLY
Interested parties may submit their application online through the Canadian Red Cross Career Website by midnight EDT on Sunday, April 17th, 2016.
This position requires a successful Canadian criminal record, reference check, valid provincial driver’s license, valid passport and First Aid certification. The Canadian Red Cross Society is an equal opportunity employer.
