Head of delegation – Conakry – GUINEA (M/F) At French Red Cross

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Experience 5-10

The French Red Cross (CRF) has the mission of helping people in difficulty in France and abroad. In France, it leads and initiates actions of solidarity, child protection, combating loneliness among seniors and violence. Auxiliary to the public authorities, the French Red Cross intervenes during natural disasters and exceptional situations. Internationally, the CRF intervenes in 24 countries alongside the National Societies, on the following themes: health, water and sanitation, distribution of essential goods, psychosocial support, access to basic services, social cohesion, support for livelihoods, reduction of natural disaster risks, emergency relief and support for recovery.

Intervention and positioning of the CRF in Guinea:

Present in the Republic of Guinea since the start of the spread of the Ebola epidemic in April 2014 at the request of the Guinean Red Cross and the Guinean Ministry of Health; the French Red Cross has contributed to the response to the Ebola virus disease through the management of the Ebola Treatment Centers in Macenta and Forécariah.

After this emergency phase, the CRF’s action turned to supporting the Ministry of Health to strengthen its capacities to prevent any new resurgence of the disease in several regions of the country. It is proud to have intervened alongside the Guinean Red Cross (CRG) according to its three axes: the fight against epidemics, disaster risk management and strengthening the capacities of the Guinean Red Cross.

The collaboration between our two national companies has made it possible to carry out several projects, but also to respond to the various health emergencies that have affected the country over the last ten years. This collaboration has been made possible thanks to the technical and financial support of many partners, such as the French Development Agency, the European Union, and the Global Fund.

Drawing on its experience in the fight against the Ebola virus disease, the French Red Cross is providing technical and material assistance to the Guinean Red Cross and supporting the response to the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

Current projects implemented jointly by the CRF and the CRG:

Since June 2023, a project to strengthen the operational capacities of the Guinean Red Cross in First Aid.
2024-2026: project to strengthen social cohesion and disengagement from violence among populations affected by the explosion of the hydrocarbon depot in Conakry. “During an 18-month period financed by Due, it aims to strengthen social cohesion and prevent tensions exacerbated by the consequences of the explosion of the hydrocarbon depot in schools and working-class neighborhoods in Conakry.

The Guinean Red Cross:

The Guinean Red Cross (CRG) is one of the youngest National Societies in Africa. From its creation in 1984 to the present day, the CRG has participated in major humanitarian assistance operations which have given it solid experience. The CRG’s 3 priority areas of action are: organizational development, disaster management, risk reduction, and community health and care.

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General mission of the Head of Mission

The main challenge of the position of Head of Delegation Guinea is to secure new funding in order to stabilize and develop the delegation, thus ensuring its sustainability.

As well as :

Ensure coordination and strategic positioning
Ensure operational implementation and monitoring of activities
Supervise the management of financial and logistical resources
Ensure security management
Ensure monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning
Participate in good partnership relations and the development of National Societies
Provide effective and dynamic leadership and management of your team, including:
- Ensures the management of all national staff (approx. 29 people) and expatriate staff (approx. 5 people) of the mission.
- Directly supervises 4 expatriate positions (Program Coordinator, SMPS Delegate, Logistics Coordinator, Administrative Coordinator)

HIERARCHICAL AND FUNCTIONAL LINKS

Hierarchical link :

Provided by the West Africa geographic desk manager based in Dakar.

Functional link :

The program manager in charge of Guinea
Technical and support services of the Dakar regional office

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 company that upholds values.

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

January 2025

Practical information related to the position

Status type : expatriate

Type of contract : Fixed-term contract under French law/precarious employment 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-rated to the time of presence
Perdiem : daily perdiem which varies depending on the country
Leave : 5 weeks of paid leave/year and 21 days of recovery – Airfare 100% covered by the CRf for home/mission travel for 6-month leave
Health coverage : CFE + MSH Mutual Insurance (100% covered) – 75% covered by the CRf
MedEvac/repatriation insurance : YES
Other insurance : provident cover (death-disability)
Family position – individual accommodation supported by the CRF

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

If we do not contact you further within 3 weeks, please assume that we are not giving your application a favourable response.

Female applications encouraged.

Online training:

To learn more about the Red Cross Movement, we invite you to follow two online training courses, free and accessible to all. Completing these courses is a plus in your application: WORC (World of Red Cross and Red Crescent): this training covers topics such as the origin and history of the Movement, its fundamental principles, the emblem, the International Federation, the ICRC and the 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’s Learning Platform: https://ifrc.csod.com/client/ifrc/default.aspx

Qualifications and experience

Bac+4/5 training in humanitarian project management or equivalent training. Significant experience in an identical position of 3 years required. Experience in volatile security contexts appreciated.
Experience in managing remote intercultural teams
Work experience based on partnership dynamics

Technical skills

Fundraising: research strategy, donor relations and negotiations, project design
Remote Intercultural Team Management
Working in partnership with local associations/NGOs (support, guidance, capacity building, co-management)
Security management in volatile or tense contexts (monitoring, analysis, reactivity)
Analytical capacity
Writing skills

Interpersonal skills