International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies recrute: Deputy Head of Regional Ebola Operations - Conakry

Description de l'offre : The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 189 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality. Organizational Context Since March 2014, the IFRC has expanded its Ebola preparedness and response activities to seven countries: Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Nigeria for large scale response; and in Cote d’Ivoire, Mali and Senegal for Ebola preparedness and control measures. In just three of these seven countries, with support from IFRC Red Cross Societies in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea have engaged 4,203 trained volunteers to engage at community level through social mobilization activities, psychosocial support, dead body management and contact tracing. We have been supporting their operations through the deployment of more than 150 international staff since March 2014. The Red Cross response is built on five main activities: Social mobilization, Disinfection of houses, Psycho Social Support, Contact tracing and Dead Body Management (DBM). Furthermore, the Red Cross is involved in case management in Liberia and Sierra Liberia and in transportation of the sick in Guinea. The situation across the region is evolving rapidly, with security issues occurring almost every day, new incidences and movement restrictions imposed by neighbouring countries and air lines. With a large number of delegates and RDRTs staff health and security is a concern. All efforts are being made by all involved about focusing on stopping the outbreak in 6 months, which is an ambitious plan; the alternative is, however, scary. It is therefore time to ensure scaling up of a coherent and coordinated RCRC approach across all the affected countries. The Deputy, Head of Ebola Response and Coordination will provide support to the Head of Regional Ebola Response and Coordination for the IFRC Africa Ebola Virus Disease Management Unit, providing leadership, management and support through the Ebola Management Unit to the affected countries. Job Purpose Deputise the Head of Regional Ebola Operations and provide support in the coordination of the IFRC Regional Ebola Virus Coordination Hub Unit, providing leadership, management and support through the Ebola Management Unit to the affected countries. He/she will under the guidance of the Head of Regional Ebola Operation participate in the development of the appropriate support and resources to effectively and efficiently manage the response to the EVD providing a regional overview, ensuring the coordination and streamlining of activities and provide enhanced preparedness for the wider Africa context. Job Duties and Responsibilities Maintain contact with the Country Operations Managers in the affected countries and support the management of Coordination and Preparedness Emergency Appeal as per agreed division of tasks with the Head of Regional Ebola Operations. Support the Head of Regional Ebola Operations in providing overall strategic leadership of the response as the disease outbreak; In coordination with the Head of Regional Ebola Operations provide support for the coordination of the country operations in all countries with a response operation; Be deputy manager of the regional hub, including supervision of financial management and staffing, recruitment and management of local staff and delegates. Ensure regular contacts with the operations managers in the current and possible future EVD affected countries Participate in internal and external coordination and representation of the IFRC in various regional and continental fora fa as per agreed division of labour with the Head of Regional Ebola Operations; Education University degree in development, humanitarian, political science or other relevant degree - Required Experience 5 years of experience working in humanitarian response and coordination. - Required 3 years of management experience - Required Experience in managing large and multi-cultural teams - Required Experience in humanitarian diplomacy - Required RC/RC experience - Required Training on security in emergencies - Required Knowledge, skills and languages Knowledge of humanitarian affairs - Required Knowledge of epidemiological outbreak control - Preferred Proven ability to negotiate with varying partners: NS, Government, UN - Required Ability to multi task and work under pressure - Required Diplomacy and Analytical skills _ Required Fluently spoken and written English and French _ Required Competencies and values Collaboration and Teamwork Creativity and Innovation Communication Judgement and Decision Making National Society and Customer Relations Building Trust Empowering Others Comments The Federation is an equal opportunity employer. How to apply: Vacancy No:IFRC00334 Apply https://fednet.ifrc.org/en/resources/support/hr/recruitment-process/curr...

Date d'expiration : 2014-11-04

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