The German Red Cross (GRC) is part of a worldwide community
assisting victims of conflicts and disasters and people affected by
social or health related crises.
The Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement provides vulnerable people with
assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious
beliefs, class or political opinions and adheres to the seven
Fundamental Principles of the Movement: Humanity, Impartiality,
Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. The
German Red Cross assists in disaster response, rehabilitation and
capacity building projects internationally on appeals of their sister
organisations within the Movement.
GRC is currently seeking a Project Manager Food Security.
The
project is aiming to promote an integrated soil use and management in
Maritime Region (Préfectures Ave and Zio). Therefore women in 40
villages in Ave and Zio are trained through the Farmer Field School
approach, where improved seeds are tested and new agricultural
techniques are demonstrated. Additionally, the strengthening of those
women is accompanied by a support to equal the legal status of families
(birth certificates of children e.g.) and mother clubs.
Duration: Starting February 2015 for1 year with possibility of extension
Location:Tsévié, Togo
Responsibilities and Tasks:
· Comprehensive Project implementation together with the National Society, the Togolese Red Cross (TRC)
·
Coordination with one of the main partners, the ICAT (Institut de
Conseil et d’appui Technique), who is responsible for the implementation
of the agricultural component
· Training of TRC staff in general
Project Management (PCM, finance issues, donor regulations, procurement
procedures etc.) and Community based DRR (CBDRR) and Community Action
Planning
· Coordination with all major actors in the region (GIZ, ICAT, Ministry etc.)
· Control of the budget, finance and administration
· Narrative and financial reporting, both for German RC and for the donor (BMZ)
Required Skills:
·
Profound working experience in the field of Rural Development and
Agriculture in the Tropics (preferably in West Africa or Africa )
· Experience in implementing and managing donor funded projects (BMZ experience will be an asset)
· Strong project management skills, particularly PCM and participatory methods
· Assertive, with high intercultural sensitivity
· Very good written and oral French & English, knowledge of German would be an strong asset
· Excellent computer skills
· Readiness to work in remote areas
· Ability to work independently and as a team member
· Ability and agreement to adhere to the Red Cross Red Crescent Fundamental Principles
· Readiness to go on assignment without partner
· Oral and written fluency in English, any additional language is of advantage
· Ability to work effectively in multi cultural environments
· Excellent physical and mental health with the ability to complete a thorough medical screening process
GRC
offers you a compensation package according to the collective
employment agreement of the GRC as well as an expatriation allowance
during your mission. Depending on the post specific situation we either
provide you with an accommodation or a personal allowance to cover your
accommodation. In addition to a full insurance package (health insurance
for residence abroad, private accident insurance, private liability
insurance, luggage insurance) GRC is as well covering a home flight
withing a 12-month period of assignment and medical check ups before and
after your mission. Before your assignment you will benefit from a
comprehensive training package and receive briefings prior as well as
during and after your mission.
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