Deputy Regional Representative MENA

Beirut

Organization: Norwegian Red Cross
Location: Beirut
Grade: Mid level - Mid level
Occupational Groups:
- Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
- Managerial positions
Closing Date: Closed

The Norwegian Red Cross is part of the Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement, the world’s largest humanitarian network with millions of volunteers operating in 190 countries. The RCRC Movement’s mission is to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity especially during armed conflicts and other emergencies. The international engagement of NorCross is based on and guided by humanitarian needs and the humanitarian imperative aiming at achieving humanitarian objectives. Internationally, NorCross operates exclusively inside the framework of the RCRC Movement, and has established regional and country offices to ensure decentralized decision-making and proximity to partners and projects.

In MENA, NorCross aims to provide access to quality healthcare, basic assistance and water and sanitation services for those displaced, returnee and vulnerable host communities affected by armed conflict. 

NorCross contributes to build the capacity of National societies in MENA as well as supporting their programs in health in emergency. Focus is placed on first aid and primary health care especially where the concerned governments are not able to fulfil the needs resulting of conflict or displacement.  

Community based health programmes focus on building the community preparedness and capacities building to mitigate trauma, sudden events and save lives.

Further NorCross in MENA helps to improve financial management and programme quality 

The purpose of the Deputy Regional Representative is to oversee results-based management of programmes in the region, manage NorCross contribution to Red Cross Movement’s regional preparedness and response systems, and deputize for the Regional Representative.

We seek a person who;

is a self-starter, makes things happen and is result oriented
communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively
collaborates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information and supports others in the pursuit of team goals
builds a useful network of contacts and relationship and utilizes it to achieve objectives
provides team with a clear sense of direction, inspires and co-ordinates others and keeps them focused on objectives
develops people through delegation, empowerment and coaching; promotes career and self-development

Education: 

Higher education at master level within relevant field

Experience with: 

Experience from implementing humanitarian projects at field level.
Track record of emergency response deployments an asset
Advanced knowledge of disaster preparedness and response mechanisms.
Technical expertise in Health or WASH an asset.

Other skills:  

Fluency in English. Arabic is an asset
International driving licence (manual gear) is required.

Reporting to:  

Regional Representative MENA, based in Beirut, Lebanon

Position is based in:

Beirut, Lebanon – family post

Contract:

24 months’ contract, with possibility for extension

Why should you apply?

Meaningful: You`ll be a part of the world's largest humanitarian organization, reaching the most vulnerable people in their local community.

Impact: You will help National Societies in the region to become strong, self-sustained and accountable humanitarian actors.

Career: You will be connected to an international organization with staff based all over the world

A great place to work: You will work in a multicultural environment with hard-working, dedicated and fun colleagues with a strong culture of collaboration, continual improvement, and celebration of wins.

Norwegian Red Cross strive to build a working culture based on respect, honesty and generosity. We follow the seven fundamental principles; Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary service, Unity and Universality

We do a thorough background check of relevant candidate.

This vacancy is now closed.
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