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The Red Cross is a humanitarian organisation whose work is driven by a desire to help others. It is committed to, and bound by, the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and acts as the guardian of the Geneva Conventions. Our work is volunteer-based and organised to ensure that we can reach people in need quickly ...
Description of Purpose of Role
The project Manager is the main responsible for managing the cholera programmes in Kenya, Somalia, Burundi and South Sudan, in close collaboration with the Country Managers and the relevant advisors. This include project management and accountability support to National Societies; including planning, monitoring, follow up and prioritizing resources of the portfolio.
The project Manager is responsible to manage and perform key tasks, with an emphasis n optimal performance, timely action, and proactive systems development to assist the National Societies´cholera programmes supported by the Norwegian Red Cross.
Main responsibilities:
Qualifications and Personal Skills we are looking for:
A relevant Master’s Degree or bachelor degree with more than 5 years relevant field experience is required
Skills and Knowledge:
Language:
We offer:
Salary/benefits according to the Norwegian Red Cross’ salary system and relevant qualifications
The position implies identifying and analysing public health threats arising in Africa, slow onset emergencies and developing response strategies and providing advise to Country Managers and Partner National Societies accordingly. This includes communicable diseases and outbreaks associated with naturally or man-made disasters and crises.
The Regional health advisor Africa can be called upon to participate in relevant Task Forces and must be available for short notice, short term assessment missions when needed/requested in order to advise on NorCross support to IFRC and partner National Societies.
Main responsibilities:
Qualifications and Personal Skills we are looking for: A Master’s Degree in Public Health is a minimum requirement -Minimum 3 years work experience in international emergency assistance -Field experience of working for a minimum of 3 years in a development country, preferably with the RC Movement -Willingness to travel up to 70% of the time
Skills and Knowledge: -Advanced knowledge of Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement -Advanced knowledge of humanitarian field work -Advanced knowledge of project management -Basic to intermediate knowledge of other NorCross core thematic areas -Experience in epidemic preparedness and response programming -Intermediate knowledge of relevant IT tools and systems -FACT training is and advantage -GiS skills is an advantage -Mobile data collection experience is desirable -Knowledge of fistula repair program program is desirable
Language: -Fluent written and oral skills in English and work level knowledge of French
We offer: -A meaningful job in the world's largest humanitarian organization -Valuable field experience -Salary/benefits according to the Norwegian Red Cross’ salary system and relevant qualifications -Contract period: 12 months starting as soon as possible. -Family posting: Yes
Position involves strong field presence so great mobility required
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