Background
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 191-member National Societies (NSs). The overall aim of IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by NSs with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.
Organizational Context
IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.
IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services.
IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. IFRC also has country cluster delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.
IFRC has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and other forms of harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, and lack of integrity (including but not limited to financial misconduct). IFRC also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.
IFRC Myanmar Country Office is one of the IFRC Country Offices in the Asia Pacific Region. It provides vital technical, financial and logistical support to the Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS) while strengthening its participation in regional and global cooperation during emergency and non-emergency times.
The Senior Officer, Programme Support will be a member of the IFRC country delegation in Myanmar, with a duty station in Yangon.
Job Purpose
The Senior Officer, Programme Support contributes to IFRC country delegation coordination, technical, quality assurance support provided to Myanmar Red Cross Society operations and programmes. This includes MRCS actions conducted at headquarters and throughout its branch network at the state, region and township level.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Preparedness, Response and Recovery
Planning, Monitoring and Reporting
Cross-cutting Humanitarian Standards
Coordination and Engagement
Education
University degree, or equivalent qualifying experience, in relevant area is required.
Experience
At least 3 years of humanitarian, development and/or disaster management programming experience is required.
Experience in project cycle management including proposal development, budgeting, and reporting, monitoring and evaluation is required.
Field experience in programme monitoring and/or emergencies operations is an asset.
Experience of implementing or supporting cash and voucher assistance programming is an asset..
Work experience with the Red Cross Red Crescent is preferred.
Knowledge & Skills
Language
Competencies and values
VALUES: Respect for Diversity, Integrity, Professionalism and Accountability.
CORE COMPETENCIES: Communication, Collaboration and Teamwork, Judgement and Decision making, National Society and Customer Relations, Creativity and Innovation, and Building Trust.
MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES: Managing staff performance and Managing staff development.
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES: Strategic orientation, Building alliances, Leadership and Empowering others.
Interested candidates should submit their applications with a detailed CV and a cover letter that details their suitability for the position, by e-mail to:
Human Resources
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Red Cross Building | No. 42, Strand Road | Botahtaung Township | Yangon
Email: chocho.win@ifrc.org
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