Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 16 Dec 2018
The Norwegian Red Cross is part of the Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement, the world’s largest humanitarian network with millions of volunteers in 190 countries. The RCRC Movement’s mission is to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity especially during armed conflicts and other emergencies. The international engagement of NorCross is based on and guided by humanitarian needs and the humanitarian imperative aiming at achieving humanitarian objectives. Internationally, NorCross operates exclusively inside the framework of the RCRC Movement, and has established regional and country offices to ensure decentralized decision-making and proximity to partners and projects.
All NorCross efforts in Americas point towards the reduction of the vulnerability of communities and the prevention of loss of human life.
To achieve the overall strategic objective in Guatemala, NorCross' humanitarian objective will be to ensure that basic needs are met, and improve the health of the most vulnerable people affected by conflict and protracted crisis.
In Guatemala NorCross supports the implementation of health programmes focusing on community health using the CBHFA methodology. The focus is improved practices in family planning and STD transmission and reducing stigma and discrimination against marginalized groups through increased knowledge. The methodologies we use center on community organization, including support groups.
NorCross will continue to support the strengthening of Guatemalan RC’ response to the humanitarian consequences posed by the high levels of organized violence in urban areas. Focus is directed towards assistance to victims of armed and sexual violence in areas with limited health and support services through the Center for Integrated Assistance (CAI). Furthermore, initiatives in coordination with Guatemala' health authorities will enhance protection measures for health care providers and patients.
The main target groups for NorCross' supported activities in Guatemala are:
Indigenous women and children in food insecure communities
Victims (and survivors) of armed and sexual violence
Health care providers
Groups especially vulnerable to HIV/AIDS
Purpose of the role:
The purpose of the Country Programme Manager is to achieve Norwegian Red Cross humanitarian objectives at country level through results-based project management and risk management.
The overall responsibility as Country Manager in Guatemala:
Follow up and strengthen the National Society partnership through project development and management in line with established project agreements and project plans.
Manage country office personnel in accordance with Norwegian Red Cross leadership development framework, and in-country security.
Represent Norwegian Red Cross in-country and contribute to complementary RCM roles and responsibilities.
We seek a person who;
is a self-starter, makes things happen and is result oriented
communicate in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively
provides team with a clear sense of direction, inspires and co-ordinates others and keep them focused on objectives.
builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilize it to achieve objectives
makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully
collaborates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information and supports others in the pursuit of team goals
Education:
University Degree
Education or working experience in relevant programmatic focus
Experience:
Track record of managing humanitarian teams in complex humanitarian setting
Proven ability to implement programmes in challenging contexts, particularly health programmes or related fields.
Excellent drafting skills. Successful donor applications and reporting on humanitarian projects with measurable results.
Other skills:
Fluent written and spoken English and Spanish.
International driving licence (manual gear) is required.
Reporting to:
Regional Representative Americas, based in Panama
Position is based in:
Guatemala City, Guatemala. - Family post
Contract:
12 months’ contract, with possibility of extension
How to apply:
Application deadline:
16.12.2018
How to apply:
Norwegian Red Cross electronic application portal
For questions regarding the position please contact: Gonzalo Atxaerandio gonzalo.atxaerandio@redcross.no
Why should you apply?
Meaningful: You will be a part of the world's largest humanitarian organization, reaching the most vulnerable people in their local community.
Impact: You will help National Societies in the region to become strong, self-sustained and accountable humanitarian actors.
Career: You will be connected to an international organization with staff based all over the world
A great place to work: You will work in a multicultural environment with hard-working, dedicated and fun colleagues with a strong culture of collaboration, continual improvement, and celebration of wins.
Norwegian Red Cross strives to build a working culture based on respect, honesty and generosity. We follow the seven fundamental principles; Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary service, Unity and Universality
We do a thorough background check of relevant candidate.