Global Surge Team Coordinator
- Organization: Norwegian Red Cross
- Location:
- Grade: Mid level - Mid level
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Occupational Groups:
- Emergency Aid and Response
- Managerial positions
- Internasjonale programmer og beredskap
- Closing Date: Closed
Norwegian Red Cross is a member of the
world wide Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the world's largest
humanitarian organization. Our international work is focused on humanitarian
preparedness and response, and is guided by seven fundamental principles;
humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and
universality. For more information: www.redcross.no
The Norwegian Red Cross seeks to strengthen and expand
the organisation's capacity to respond to sudden onset disasters and protracted
crises. This increase in ‘surge capacity’ will be secured through a team of
global surge delegates that have leadership, management and technical
competencies for emergency response in complex environments.
We seek an experienced GST Coordinator for
a fulltime, 2 years project position to Coordinate the Norwegian Red Cross
Global Surge Team. The position is placed in the International Disaster Risk
Management Unit.
The main responsibilities:
The purpose of the role is to coordinate
timely and quality deployments of the Global Surge Team (GST) members that
contribute to the Red Cross Movement Emergency Response and surge requests and
to maintain and develop the Global Surge Team roster.
This includes support the recruitment of
roster members, training needs analysis, coordination and motivational work.
The GST Coordinator is the line manager for GST members, by acting as
main point of contact and interlocutor to the International Federation of the Red
Cross/Red Crescent Surge team and International Committee of the Red Cross in
Geneva. He/she ensures that GST contributes to fulfilling the strategic and
operational objectives of the Norwegian Red Cross.
This includes following main
tasks:
- Responsible for the recruitment of the GST members: launch recruitment and screening process, coordinate technical clearance with DRM Unit technical leads
- Ensures Performance Management and Career Development. Defines a customized training plan for GST members.
- Ensures that assignment feedback and the Red Cross Partners performance appraisals are incorporated in a systematic manner in the GST personnel records
- Coordinates the timely deployment of GST in response to the IFRC global alerts and ICRC concerned requests for support
- Ensures the development, maintenance and quality of the GST Standard operation Procedures, systems and tools.
- Evaluate and identify key learning points from GST HR practices and experiences, towards the end of the project period
We are searching for the candidate with the following experience
and skills:
- Master Degree or above. Extensive work experience can replace formal requirements for education.
- Line Manager experience.
- Experience in working in an International Organization
- English and Norwegian as working languages is compulsory. Knowledge of French, Spanish and Arabic is an asset.
Personal
qualities:
- Excellent management skills: you can manage people to cultivate development and results
- HR skills and knowledge: recruitment skills and knowledge - Knowledge of relevant labour law and regulations.
- Red Cross knowledge: knowledge of the international Red Cross Movement
- Skills within organizational culture and intuitional Learning
- Leadership
- Intermediate knowledge of relevant IT tools and systems
We offer:
- A challenging and meaningful job in the world's largest humanitarian organization
- Salary/benefits according to the Norwegian Red Cross’ salary system and relevant qualifications
- The position is based at the Norwegian Red Cross National Office in Oslo.
Red Cross focuses on diversity. We encourage all who
are qualified to apply, regardless of age, gender, disability, national or
ethnic background.
If you have any questions, please contact Head of
International DRMU Marcos Diaz on marcos.diaz@redcross.no
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