Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years’ work experience in the similar field (Program management & Implementation, partnership management Crisis/Emergency Response).
• Leadership and interpersonal skills
• Analysis, report writing and computer skills.

Responsibilities & Context

WHO WE ARE

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

THE PURPOSE

Movement Cooperation Officer contributes to developing and implementing the delegation’s objectives for cooperation with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (the Movement) in line with the ICRC’s Movement policies and in consultation with the local operating National Society (NS). S/he contributes to building positive relationships between the ICRC and other Movement components, particularly the NS of the country where s/he is assigned.

Type of contract: Fixed Term Contract (1 years, Renewable)

Desired starting date: As soon as possible

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Partnership and Capacity building of NS

• Contributes to implementing the operational partnership between the ICRC and the NS by working closely with colleagues and the NS to develop joint procedures and partnership agreements; develops the partnership skills of the ICRC and Movement partners.
• Identifies & contributes to the NS’s strengths and weaknesses to better set strategy and objectives for capacity-building, provide support on legal and statutory matters
• Takes trips to the field to prepare and attend joint assessments, contributes to maintaining a constant overview of the Movement’s activities, capacity and affairs; contributes to organizing various Movement meetings; supports to coordinate within the Movement.
• Ensures that the NS provides operational and financial reports on a regular basis and according to established formats and procedures; provides training and regular coaching in financial management and reporting to NS staff.

Administrative and financial responsibilities

• Supports in budget preparation, conducts routine administrative follow-up and ensures the provision of operational and financial reports by the BDRCS and coordinates budgeting and accounting control.
• Ensures an economical and to the extent possible sustainable approach to all Cooperation activities and the proper use of funds.

Reporting

• Compiles and updates information and prepares report.
• Contributes to regular monitoring and evaluation.
• When needed, translates simultaneously or consecutively during meetings, sessions, etc.