IFRC - International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies · Bogotá, Colombia
The Officer, Programs and Operations will support the work of the Earthquake Emergency Appeal Coordinator with the design, planning, implementation and follow-up of agreed activities. The overall aim of this role is to assists the EQ Operations Coordinator in effectively leading, coordinating and managing programme or sector staff; ensuring a positive working environment and an appropriate structure to optimise team performance and the exchange of information; and ensuring that objectives are met in accordance with the Federation’s standards, policies and procedures. Furthermore, the Operations and Programmes Officer will support the timely and proper fulfilment of both programmatic and administrative commitments relating to the Secretariat’s and the CRC’s internal procedures concerning conditional and unconditional funds from the Appeal.
Programme Management and Support
- Provide support in programme areas including disaster management, climate and environment and community resilience, in line with agreed plans and priorities
- Work closely with counterparts to support implementation of agreed plans and budgets
- Ensure the application of IFRC policies, procedures, and standards; ensure that project implementation is timely, relevant, effective and in line with best international practice
- Support project data collection and information management and contribute to planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting
- Contribute to ensure that the Colombian Red Cross Society lead coordination and cooperation platforms in the assigned area, whilst respecting their sovereignty, their auxiliary role and their central role in humanitarian action
- Predictable and consistent support: Support and inform the raising of consistent humanitarian funding and support across all regions, in line with local needs
- Unity through a single Federation: Foster and lead by example a unified Federation centered on shared objectives, with the National Society at the heart of all efforts
- A qualified and impactful Red Pillar presence: Contribute to the Country Delegation efforts at ensuring an effective and impactful presence of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in in the assigned area
- Transformative change: Promoting a system-wide transformation towards locally-led, needs-based humanitarian models, with innovative and flexible funding mechanisms
- A shift in mindset: Foster a common understanding and trust in local leadership, through open communication and solutions that reduce complexity and dependency
- Transparency and accountability: Commit to transparent partnerships, equitable collaboration and accountability, ensuring clear financial reporting, supporting National Societies’ financial management systems and reducing duplication of effort
- In regard to the EA, contribute to a common planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting framework. Support a single data collection mechanism and promote a common accountability framework
- Work with the Emergency Appeal Ops. Coordinator to develop, implement and review contingency planning for identified threats in operational areas, as well as the development of capacities within the NS for emergency response
Duties applicable to all staff
-Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals
- Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
- Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager
Education
University degree in Social Sciences or related field (Required)
Experience
Required
- At least 3 years of relevant work experience in the humanitarian sector
- Experience in managing projects and plans, as well as in budgeting, reporting and monitoring and evaluation
- Proven experience in at least one key technical area of focus (community resilience, climate action, disaster management)
- Experience in training and/or capacity building (Preferred)
- Experience in the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement
- Experience with data collection and information management tools
Knowledge, Skills and Languages
Required:
- Goal-oriented and solution-focused
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Good analytical, synthesis & writing skills
- Ability to work to under pressure and with tight deadlines
- Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment
- Proven track record in project planning, monitoring and design
- Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint or similar applications
- Fluently spoken and written English and Spanish
Competencies, Values and Comments
Core competencies: Communication; Collaboration and Teamwork; Judgement and Decision Making; National Society and Customer Relations; Creativity and Innovation; Building Trust
Functional Competencies: Strategic orientation; Building Alliances; Leadership; Empowering others
Values: Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability