Head of delegation – Antananarivo – MADAGASCAR (M/F) At French Red Cross

A major player in the social and solidarity economy, the French Red Cross manages a network of more than 600 establishments and services in the health, medico-social and training sectors. She is also at the head of 12 regional health and social training institutes.

Internationally, the CRF operates in 16 countries alongside National Societies and 2 regional platforms (PIRAC and PIROI), on the following themes: Health and Disaster Risk Management.

In the same way as in the professions that it develops and implements in France, the French Red Cross internationally places all its missions in a sustainable humanitarian action plan. This results in an articulation of emergency, post-emergency, crisis exit and reconstruction activities aimed at maximum efficiency. The objective is to carry out actions with lasting effects and to allow populations to regain their complete autonomy.

Our association also wants to strengthen its presence and the promotion of its priority commitments within the International Movement.

By joining us, you will share our commitment and ethics and develop your skills.

The French Red Cross (CRF) in the Indian Ocean and Madagascar:

The Indian Ocean Regional Intervention Platform (CRF-PIROI)

The PIROI, created in 2000 by the French Red Cross, based in Reunion Island, is made up of different members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, its program has the main objective of “reducing the impact of disasters natural and health conditions and the effects of climate change on populations”. It carries out activities integrated into the disaster management cycle, including disaster risk reduction; disaster preparedness; emergency response and post-emergency rehabilitation. To urgently respond to the needs of the populations, the platform has acquired more than 500 tonnes of humanitarian equipment prepositioned in 8 regional warehouses.

The PIROI depends on the Directorate of International Operations of the FIU.

The delegation of the French Red Cross in Madagascar:

Since the creation of the PIROI in 2000, the CRF has established a close relationship with the Malagasy Red Cross. A permanent delegation of the FIU was present in Madagascar from 2006 to 2012. Projects in water, hygiene and sanitation, food security, disaster risk reduction and even first aid were carried out there.

In September 2022, the French Red Cross reopened a delegation in September 2022 to strengthen its action in disaster risk management. In support of the Malagasy Red Cross, the French Red Cross (CRF), the German Red Cross (CRA) and the Luxembourg Red Cross (CRL) have decided to form a consortium (lead CRA) in order to develop a program under funding from the European Union (PPP ECHO), aiming to strengthen local action in humanitarian and health crises in Madagascar.

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General mission of the DMI:

Under the authority of the 3 Oceans Desk Manager at headquarters, the head of delegation is responsible for:

Supervision of the FIU Delegation
Strategic management of the partnership with the National Host Company (SNH)
Implementation, monitoring and updating of the FIU strategy in Madagascar
Supervision and coordination of different services and relations between capital and base to ensure the effectiveness of operational implementation and monitoring of activities
Managing donor relations and seeking funding
Security management

MISSIONS AND ACTIVITIES

Mission 1 : Ensures coordination and strategic positioning
Mission 2 : Ensure operational implementation and monitoring of activities
Mission 3 : Supervision of the management of financial and logistical resources
Mission 4 : Ensure security management
Mission 5 : Ensure monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning
Mission 6 : Participate in good partnership relations and the development of National Societies
Mission 7 : Ensure effective and dynamic management and animation of your team

HIERARCHICAL AND FUNCTIONAL LINKS

Hierarchical link : Provided by the 3 Oceans Desk Manager
Operational link: Ensures the management of all national and expatriate staff of the mission. The head of delegation is the direct manager of expatriates and manages, in conjunction with the department heads of the Malagasy Red Cross, the staff under national contract.

Collaborates internally with:

The desk assistant in charge of the OI zone
Headquarters technical and support services

Collaborates externally with:

Governance and the national executive of the Malagasy Red Cross
The ministries supported within the framework of the projects
Humanitarian operational partners present in the country and of the CR-CR Movement
Technical and financial partners (DG ECHO, DUE, AFD, French Embassy, etc.)

Join us

You want to join a large association that works daily with vulnerable people!

You are looking for meaning and want to flourish within a committed and values-driven company.

You give importance to the principles and values defended and carried by the French Red Cross (Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Volunteering, Unity, Universality)

JOIN US !!!

Desired start date

May 2024

Practical information related to the position

Conditions of employment :

Type of status : expatriate
Type of contract : French fixed-term contract/precariousness bonus paid at the end of the contract
Salary : salary range, according to the classification of the position on the CRf grid and according to the experience of the candidate.
End of year bonus : equivalent to a 13th month pro-rata based on attendance time
Per diem : daily per diem which varies depending on the country
Leave : 5 weeks of paid leave/year and 21 days of recovery – Plane ticket 100% covered by the CRf for travel home/mission for leave after 6 months
Health coverage : CFE + Mutuelle MSH (100% covered) – 75% covered by the CRf
MedEvac/repatriation insurance : YES
Other insurance : provident insurance (death-disability)

Résumé

Location: Antananarivo – MADAGASCAR
Duration: 12 months (renewable)
To be filled : May 2024

The French Red Cross reserves the right to close recruitment before the deadline for the announcement and submission of applications. Thank you for your understanding.

Without further contact from us within 3 weeks, please consider that we will not respond favorably to your application.

Female applications encouraged.

Online training:

To better understand the Red Cross Movement, we invite you to follow two online training courses, free and accessible to all. Completion of these training courses constitutes a plus in your application: WORC (World of Red Cross and Red Crescent): this training covers subjects such as the origin and history of the Movement, its fundamental principles, the emblem, the Federation international, the ICRC and national societies. Stay Safe, for its part, aims to develop a common culture of security management within the Movement. You will find these courses on the International Federation Learning Platform: https://ifrc.csod.com/client/ifrc/default.aspx

Qualifications and experiences

Bac+5 training in humanitarian project management or equivalent training. Significant experience in an identical position of at least 3 years required. Experience in volatile security contexts preferred. Experience in team management desired.

SKILLS

Mandatory job requirements

Autonomous, versatile, adaptable
Relational, diplomatic capacity
Good project management skills
Mastery of IT tools (complete autonomy on Word and Excel)
Writing skills and experience in project writing and report development
Good analytical and synthesis skills.

Valued skills

Mastery of the Office pack (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), network work (G-Suite/Google Workspace)
Knowledge of the Red Cross Movement
Knowledge of emergency response mechanisms
Rigor, flexibility and ability to adapt

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