GRC Coordinator 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.

Its International Operations Department (DOI ) is present in around twenty countries, particularly in Africa, the Middle East/Europe and the Indian Ocean and Caribbean area via its Regional Intervention Platforms (PIR). Its areas of intervention are varied: health, water and sanitation, food security and livelihoods, psychosocial support and disaster risk reduction, both in emergency contexts and with a view to population recovery. after a crisis.

Newly created, the South Pacific Ocean Regional Intervention Platform (PIROPS) is the representative delegation of the French Red Cross (CRF) for the Pacific region as well as its operational mechanism for humanitarian action and regional cooperation.

Located in an area overexposed to multiple risks (e.g. cyclones, floods, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and tsunamis), the islands of the South Pacific Ocean are particularly vulnerable due to their size and geographic fragmentation. In this ocean are in fact four of the ten countries identified as the most at risk in the world (Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands, the Tonga Islands and Papua New Guinea).

Climate change, climate-related disasters, health risks, gender equality, community isolation, epidemic risks and youth employment are all cross-cutting issues common to the region, to which come overlap with national priorities. Improving the capacities of these actors in terms of preparation, response and capacity to raise awareness and train citizens, particularly in first aid, is one of the essential needs in the South Pacific.

It is in this context that the FIU, as part of the implementation of the 3 Oceans Phase 3 program, is strengthening its disaster preparedness and response capacities in the South Pacific region by developing DRM activities in the South Pacific zone. via the resettlement of PIROPS in New Caledonia

General mandate:

Working within the South Pacific Ocean Regional Intervention Platform (PIROPS) based in Nouméa, the position holder will be in charge of disaster risk management.

Job

Function :

Under the responsibility of the Regional Representative, the Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator is responsible for:

Mission #1 Contribute to the PIROPS Emergency Preparedness and Response strategy.

Mission #2 Ensure the management of the PIROPS Emergency Preparedness and Response Department.

Mission #3 Ensure risk monitoring and support the PIROPS Manager in the coordination of crisis response operations.

Mission #4 Develop the emergency preparedness capabilities of the FIU in the South Pacific zone.

HIERARCHICAL LINKS

Hierarchical link N+1 : Supervised by the PIROPS Regional Representative

FUNCTIONAL LINKS

Collaborates internally with:

The geographic desk for the area, The 3 Océans multi-country program manager, The headquarters support services (HR, donors, SERA, management control, audit, logistics, etc.), The headquarters technical expertise department (GRC, Health, PGI, PSP…), The Territorial Director of New Caledonia

Collaborates externally with:

IFRC, National Societies CRCR, High Commission, Civil Society (DSCGR), CDCS, Civil Society, NGO, United Nations

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)

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Desired start date

01/06/2024

Practical information related to the position

SPECIFIC CONTEXT OF THE POSITION:

Regular missions to the area will be necessary
The anchoring of PIROPS in the New Caledonian territory is a specific element to take into account for the success of the redeployment of GRC activities in the area, and more specifically those concerning this territory included within the “3 Oceans” project.
Mobilization during humanitarian emergencies in the area is required
Evening and weekend work is possible during activities carried out with volunteers (training of New Caledonian emergency response teams for example) or in the event of a disaster in the area.

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.

Training:

Higher education (BAC+4/+5), preferably in disaster management, international cooperation, water/sanitation in emergency and development contexts.

Skills and experiences:

Humanitarian experience of at least 4 years
Experience of direct participation in emergency operations
Being FACT, ERU or RIT/RDRT trained would be a major plus
Be trained in damage assessment and post-disaster needs, ability to identify/design an emergency response operation and write documents intended for donors
Technical expertise in Water/Sanitation/Hygiene would be a major asset
Good knowledge or experience of the CRCR Movement
Proven experience in organizing and implementing training
Comfortable in humanitarian operations under pressure.
Mastery of project management tools
Mastery of IT tools (complete autonomy on Word and Excel)
Good analytical and synthesis skills
Very good team working facilities and coordination of cross-functional work dynamics
Great rigor and sense of organization
Flexibility and ability to adapt (possible need to work outside office hours depending on emergencies)

In relation to the specific environment of the mission:

Be available for short-term missions that may be frequent
Knowledge of the national organization of the CRF is a plus
Knowledge of the emergency response mechanisms and procedures of the FIU (national and international) and the International Red Cross Movement (DREF, etc.)
Knowledge of networks of national civil security actors would be a major plus
Knowledge of the South Pacific and experience of intervention in Small Island Developing States.
Fluent French and English essential (read, written, spoken)
Driving license

Computer science