Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 11 Dec 2016
Country Manager Palestine
The Red Cross and the Red Crescent Movement is composed of 190 national societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. It is the largest network of humanitarian actors in the world, with 100 million members and volunteers. The Red Cross in Norway has 130000 members and close to 30000 volunteers carrying out activities in 400 local branches.
Norwegian Red Cross Country Manager, Palestine
Norwegian Red Cross is a member of the world wide Red Cross Movement working in the fields of relief and assistance and the development of sister Red Cross societies. Norwegian Red Cross has established regional- and country representations, to ensure proximity to key partner Red Cross / Red Crescent societies as well as donors and international partners.
We are now seeking a Country Manager for Palestine to be based in Jerusalem.
The Country Manager is the overall responsible for Norwegian Red Cross supported programmes in the country. He/she represents the organization vis-à-vis the Palestinian Red Crescent National Society, The ICRC, The IFRC, other Partner Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies, the Norwegian Embassy and international donors and organizations present in the country. The position reports to the Middle East & North Africa Regional Representative of Norwegian Red Cross, based in Beirut.
Main responsibilities: Overall management of humanitarian programmes in the country, ensuring that project planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting is carried out in a timely and appropriate fashion in accordance with Norwegian Red Cross and our donor’s requirements, formats and standards. Ensure close cooperation and coordination with the Palestinian Red Crescent, providing guidance and support on programme development, quality assurance, management and admin/finance. Monitor the implementation of programmes, ensure quality of programmes and application of recognized standards Provide guidance to the composition and development of the Norwegian Red Cross programme portfolio Maintain and ensure efficient communication and coordination with the Regional Representative Monitor political, socio-economic and humanitarian trends Maintain communication with the Norwegian Embassy and other relevant international and national actors in Palestine Develop new project proposal in accordance with strategic plans and contribute to the application processes to NORAD, MFA, EU and other donors Budget holder for the Norwegian Red Cross office in Palestine
Qualifications and Personal Skills we are looking for: A Master degree in social or political science, extensive and relevant field experience can compensate for the lack of a relevant university degree
Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management including design, implementation, monitoring and reporting Minimum of 2 years in management / representation position Experience in strategy development/implementation, finance and risk management, people and performance management Demonstrate an understanding of the socio-political situation of the region
Excellent cooperation skills in a multicultural environment Excellent communication skills Excellent level of oral and verbal English is required, commend of Arabic is an asset
Experience in Middle East is an asset Experience in OD and/or Health programs. Desirable RC/RC experience
We offer: A meaningful job in the world's largest humanitarian organization Valuable field experience Salary/benefits according to the Norwegian Red Cross’ salary system and relevant qualifications
Other: Contract period: 24 months (with possible extension) Family posting: Yes
Application date: 11 th of December 2016
Contact person: NorCross Regional Representative, Cristhian Cortez, Cristhian.Cortez@redcross.no
How to apply:
https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1212&ProjectId=143791&DepartmentId...
