Iraq: Country Programme Manager Iraq

Country Programme Manager Iraq

The Norwegian Red Cross (NorCross) is part of the Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement, the world’s largest humanitarian network with millions of volunteers operating 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.

The ability of National Society partners to respond adequately to needs of the affected population is an important strategic priority for NorCross. In Iraq we support Iraq Red Crescent Society to respond to the humanitarian needs, with a focus on health and WASH programmes. We support relief activities owing to the volatile environment in Iraq and support and provide assistance during the return of internally displaced people to their areas of origin ensuring safe and dignified return and recovery phases. NorCross will seek to contribute to the financial development of Iraq Red Crescent Society centrally and build capacities of selected local branches.

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.

Strategic Responsibilities

· 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.

Operational responsibilities

· Drafts country frameworks and yearly plans of action and follows up on progress through regular meetings and reporting.

· Follows up and supports the cooperation with National Societies in accordance with the Partnership Agreement. Safeguards project agreements and plans and follows up on risk assessments for all in-country initiatives.

· Organizes needs assessments and develops fundable proposals. Oversees that Norwegian Red Cross supported programmes complies with technical standards and thematic frameworks.

· Consistently monitors planned and unplanned effects of all projects supported by the Norwegian Red Cross and reports on progress through quarterly and yearly reports and complies with established deadlines.

· Ensures reliable data and information collection from all projects in accordance with Norwegian Red Cross results framework and drafts yearly results reports.

· Ensures accountability in line with Norwegian Red Cross Accountability Matrix and Partnership Calendar. This includes contribution to the annual budget process, mid-term budget review, and timely submission of procurement plans and cash requests

· Supports financial risk management, including annual audit process and proper handling of financial irregularities, in line with established rules and regulations.

· Engages the country team by providing clear expectations manifested in individual work plans and follows up through expressing positive expectations and holding each other accountable.

· Ensures that Field Security Rules and Regulations for Norwegian Red Cross are updated and understood, and oversees their compliance

· Promotes good collaboration between country offices to ensure use of available technical expertise and standards.

· Acquires fluency in the understanding and of Norwegian Red Cross work processes and digital tools. Establishes and manages regular meetings with donors, in particular ECHO, to obtain support for unfunded humanitarian projects.

· Acts as spokesperson for country developments upon delegation from the Regional Representative and supports Norwegian Red Cross’ humanitarian diplomacy objectives, including by identifying opportunities in line with global priorities.

· Contributes to the operationalization of global strategic agreements with the ICRC and the IFRC in the country.

· Supports in-country RCM coordination mechanisms conducive to better efficiency and greater impact, exemplified through EU funded consortium lead role.

We seek a person who;

· is a self-starter, makes things happen and is result oriented.

· communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.

· 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.

· creates a stable and re-assuring work atmosphere; supports and encourages team in difficult times; is firm and reliable.

Education:

· University Degree in relevant disciplines

Experience:

· Track record of managing humanitarian teams in complex humanitarian setting

· Proven ability to implement Health and Wash programmes in challenging contexts.

· Excellent drafting skills. Successful donor applications and reporting on humanitarian projects with measurable results.

Other skills:

· Fluency in English. Working proficiency of regional languages is an asset.

· International driving licence (manual gear) is required.

Reporting to:

Regional Representative MENA based in Beirut.

Position is based in:

Baghdad, Iraq. The position is not a family post

Contract:

18 months’ contract, with possibility for extension

Application deadline:

23.08.2019

For questions regarding the position please contact: Regional Representative MENA, Rana Kabalan / rana.kabalan@redcross.no

How to apply:

Please apply through our electronic application system.

Why should you apply?

· Meaningful: Youll 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 strive 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

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