Country: Vanuatu
Closing date: 21 Nov 2016
Context of the position
FRC activities today:
The FRC delegation is based in Port-Vila, capital of Vanuatu, on the island of Efate. The delegation is currently composed of a Head of Delegation, 3 Heads of Project, as well as an Admin/Fin/HR Coordinator and a Logistics Coordinator.3 projects are currently underway:
• A DRR project (TBR5 – Together Becoming Resilient);
• A project on disaster impact mitigation focusing on DRR and WASH (SCP3 – Supporting Community Planning);
• A Recovery project focusing on DRR, WASH, and Shelter (North Tanna Recovery Project).
The position of Head of Sub-Delegation is advertised in the frame of the North Tanna Recovery Program.
Purpose of the program
The Recovery program covers the same communities in North Tanna which were hit by cyclone PAM. The main objective is to support these communities in improving their resilience to natural disasters. A DRR strategy mainstreams the activities and a community based approach is used for each component of the program. Funded by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the program is designed for a period of 20 months (November 2015 to June 2017) and has 3 complementary components: to improve the habitat and the construction techniques (Construction/Shelter), to increase access to drinking water and sanitation and to raise awareness on the importance of appropriate hygiene practices (WASH), and to support the communities in terms of preparedness for, response to and recovery from disasters (DRR). Each component is led by a Project Officer with specific expertise, under the supervision and with the support of the Head of Delegation. Project Officers are all based in Lenakel, Tanna Island.
The position
In line with and applying the principles of the RC / RC Movement (Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality), and under the authority of the Head of Delegation, based in Port-Vila, the Head of Sub-DelegationSub-Delegation is in charge of support services (logistics, administration, human resources and finance) and of the program’s coordination.
Responsibilities and duties
1) Programs
The Head of Sub-Delegation (HoSD) coordinates FRC program activities on Tanna Island and ensures their implementation taking into account the local context, national society’s policies, donor’s rules and procedures, set objectives, and means/resources allocated by FRC Delegation in Vanuatu. The Head of Sub-Delegation is in charge of the achievement of operational results as outlined in project documents and validated by the Head of Delegation.
On this basis, the Head of Sub-Delegation’s responsibilities are:
• FRC representation in Tanna
• Operational implementation of activities / programs in Tanna
2) Support Services
• Human Resources / Security Management
• Management of financial resources
• Management of material resources
• Capitalisation & Reporting
Hierarchical links
The Head of Sub-Delegation answers directly to the Head of Delegation who is based in Port-Vila.
He/She is the direct line manager of all FRC staff based in Tanna Island.
Functional links
He/She will work in close collaboration with the Logitics Coordinator and the Admin/Fin/HR Coordinator based in Port-Vila.
Profile of the candidate
Required experiences
• More than 5 years’ experience in project coordination
• More than 5 years’ operational experience in running projects
• Experience in team management
• Experience in administrative management or logistics for a delegation in an international organization
• Knowledge and/or experience of program donors (ECHO, USAID) desired
• Good knowledge of Office package (Word, Excel, PPT, Internet, etc.).
Desirable skills
• To act with professional integrity and to respect confidentiality;
• To have a great sense of diplomacy;
• To demonstrate adaptability and flexibility;
• To have knowledge on the Red Cross Movement;
• To be able to work in basic conditions;
• To be able to learn Bislamar language;
• To be able to work independently;
• To be able to manage a local staff team;
• To have a good sense of human relations and team spirit;
• To have a good sense of responsibilities;
• To be patient, organised and rigorous.
Languages
Fluency in both French and English is required.
• Location : Tanna- VANUATU
• Duration: 11 months
• To be filled: november 2016
• Deadline for application: 21 november 2016
• Status: expatriate position
Prerequisites
• Passport valid for more than 6 months at the moment of departure
• Up-to-date vaccination card / fitness for travel
To be better acquainted with the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, we invite you to follow two training sessions online, free and accessible to all, that constitute a real advantage for your application:
WORC (The World of Red Cross and Red Crescent) is an e-learning course on the fundamental principles and operations of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. Its 12 modules address subjects such as the origin and history of the Movement, its fundamental principles, its emblem, the International Federation, the ICRC and national societies. It is intended for all: volunteers, employees, members or people wishing to get more information on the biggest humanitarian movement in the world.
Stay Safe is intended for every staff in a position to carry out international missions on behalf of the Federation or a National Society of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. The course aims at developing a common culture of security management within the Movement in order to enable a better understanding of the main threats and risks for humanitarian actors in the field, and offers solutions to restrain their impact.
You will find these lessons on the IFRC Learning Platform open to all by clicking on the following link: https://ifrc.csod.com/client/ifrc/default.aspx
How to apply:
Candidates interested should apply directly via FRC website:
http://emploi.national.croix-rouge.fr/fe/tpl_croixrouge02.asp?newms=jj&id=71535&newlang=2