Deputy Regional Representative MENA

Purpose

The purpose of the Deputy Regional Representative is to manage Norwegian Red Cross

contribution to RCM regional preparedness and response systems and deputize for the Regional

Representative.

Strategic responsibilities

1. Ensure that Norwegian Red Cross proactively contributes to complementary RCM

preparedness and response to climate disasters in the region.

2. Deputize for the Regional Representative. Manage regional mobile staff in accordance with

Norwegian Red Cross leadership model.

Operational responsibilities

1.1 Monitors relevant risks in the region and provides updated analysis and recommendations to the Regional Representative and Global Disaster Management Unit at Headquarters (HQ) accordingly

1.2 Together with relevant country managers, coordinates the assessment of Emergency

Appeals and DREF operations in the region and advices on support to emergency operations

1.3 Coordinates that Norwegian Red Cross funded initiatives in the region improve regional

disaster preparedness and response operations and achieve desired results.

1.4 Provides quarterly updates to MTM on ongoing preparedness and response operations,

including Emergency Appeals.

2.1 Engages and motivates the professional development of regional mobile delegates and follows up on yearly plans.

2.2 Oversees that technical delegates in the region work with other technical personnel globally and in priority countries to contribute to optimal use of technical resources across regions.

2.3 Ensures that all regional and country office staff have access to and can make use of needed technical resources, in accordance with the operational standards and guidelines.

2.4 Contributes to human resources planning in the region.

Collaboration

1. Works closely with Regional Support Services Manager and Technical Unit to ensure coherence in results management and finance management, particularly in climate disaster preparedness and response.
2. Be the focal point in the region for coordination with management and staff at Global Disaster Management Unit at HQ.

Mission specific responsibilities

1. Supervise the Regional opt manage in supporting the country offices in the implementation of NoRC emergency preparedness and response activities with HNSs.
2. Establish optimal working relationships with IFRC secretariat at regional and country cluster levels to support joint initiatives on emergency preparedness and response including improvements to DREFs and EAs
3. Act as a liaison and ensure good coordination between Global Disaster Management Unit and IFRC Secretariat.

Qualifications

Formal Competence – Higher education at master level within relevant field.

Personal qualifications, skills and knowledge Skills and knowledge

1. Experience from implementing humanitarian projects at field level in MENA.
2. Track record of emergency response deployments an asset
3. Advanced knowledge of disaster preparedness and response mechanisms.
4. Fluency in English is required and Arabic is an asset.
5. Technical expertise in Health or WASH an asset. Personal Qualifications
6. Very good ability to take initiative and accept responsibility
7. Very good ability to communicate effectively
8. Very good ability to cooperate and share competency
9. Very good ability to lead and develop others. – Ability to be solution oriented

How to apply

Please follow the link to apply:

https://303030.webcruiter.no/Main/Recruit/Public/4929007688?link_source_id=0