Head of sub-delegation – H/F – CHAD – Goz-Beida At French Red Cross

Job Description:

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

At’international, the CRF intervenes in 16 countries alongside National Societies and 2 regional platforms (PIRAC and PIROI), on the following themes: Health and Disaster risk management.

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

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

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

The French Red Cross (CRF) has been active in Chad since the 1970s, and has had a permanent delegation on site since 1998. From 2001 to 2009, the first programmes carried out by the CRF focused on’access to’au and sanitation in the city of N’Djamena, France, then this program S’ has been extended from 2004 in the region of the Western Logone. In 2010, the CRF set up an intervention to combat malnutrition in the Batha region. From 2012, it re-focused its approach by integrating elements for improved food security and maternal and child health.

Today’, the CRF is present in the provinces of Batha,’Hadjer Lamis, Mayo Kebbi Est, Tandjile, France, from Sila and N’Djamena in close collaboration with the Chad Red Cross (CRT) and the decentralized services of the’ State.

The CRF has thus set up in Sila a first’urgence project funded by Echo to meet the health needs of Sudanese populations moving to Chad : distribution of kits NFIs,’ hygiene and dignity, implementation of consultations through a mobile clinic, referral of patients in the Zabout camp and strengthening of drug inputs in health centres. This project will be reinforced at the beginning of August by funding from the CDCS with an additional ERP component.

It is in this context of’urgence that the CRF is looking for a sub-delegation leader who will be based in Sila in Goz-Beida.

Post

Under the authority of the/the head of delegation based in N’Djamena, the/the head⋅fe of sub-delegation has the objectives of :

– Represent the FIU to the authorities, beneficiaries and partners involved in the Sila and Uadai area. It is important to note that the representation with the central level (ministries of guardianship except in exceptional cases) will be made by the/the head of delegation,

– Ensure the coordination and monitoring of projects of the sub-delegation of, as well as the sharing of’information with other humanitarian actors and field partners, and, specifically with members of the CR/CR Movement,

– Ensure good communication and coordination between the various departments of the sub-delegation with the CRF delegation in N’Djamena,

– Maintain the strategic positioning of the FIU and guarantee the quality and accountability of the actions implemented in its areas of competence, within the sub-delegation.

The head (TAG1> fe of sub-delegation is the guarantor ⋅ e of compliance with internal procedures, and in particular security, put in place by the FIU at the level of the sub-delegation. The delegation’s current challenge is to position itself as a leading player in the response in the area of Health and humanitarian services.

Responsibilities:

Mission 1: Team management and relations with CR Movement partners

Mission 2: Ensure operational implementation and monitoring of activities

Mission 3: Supervision of the management of financial and logistical resources

Mission 4: Ensuring the management of security

Mission 5: Ensure follow-up,’assessment, accountability and’learning

Mission 6: Participate in good partnership relations and the development of National Societies

Mission 7: Ensure the effective and dynamic management and’animation of his team

Hierarchical link :

He.elle has direct responsibility for the’ operational and support team, based in Goz-Beida :

1 Admin-Fin or Logistician ; 1 Head of Emergency Health Project ; 1 Head of Protection, Gender and Inclusion ; 1 Psychologist, 1 Responsible SERA.

Il.Elle is responsible for all the national and expatriate staff who work within the sub-delegation

Functional link :

It collaborates internally with : The rest of the’ Coordination team : Admin-Fin Coordinator, HR Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator, SERA Coordinator, Health Coordinator, Reporting Officer; The project teams of the bases.

It collaborates externally with : The Provincial Red Cross; The other actors of the Movement ; Local authorities ; The humanitarian actors of the region and other partners.

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 company committed and carrying values.

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

JOIN US !!!

Date of taking of desired position

September 2023

Practical information related to the position

’emploi conditions add the specific elements of the job card.

Status type : expatriate
Contract type : CDD of French law/precarity premium 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/of the candidate
End of year premium : equivalent to a 13th month in the pro-rata at the time of presence
Perdiem : daily perdiem which varies according to the country
Leaveovers : 5 weeks of paid leave/year and 21 days of recovery – Ticket of’avion 100% supported by the CRf for home/mission journey for leave at 6 months
Health coverage : CFE + Mutuelle MSH (covered 100%) – 75% supported by the CRf
MedEvac insurance/repatriation : YES
Other insurances : pension (death-disability)

Summarized

Location : Goz-Beida
Duration: 06 Months
To provide : September 23

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

Without further contact from us within 3 weeks, please consider that we do not give favorable follow-up to your application.

Female applications encouraged.

Training on line :

To get to know the Red Cross Movement better, we invite you to take two free online training courses accessible to all. The realization of these training courses is a plus in your application : W.O.R.C. (World of Red Cross and Red Crescent): this training course addresses topics such as the origin and history of the Movement, its fundamental principles, the emblem, the International Federation, the ICRC and national societies. Stay Safe, meanwhile, aims to develop a common culture of safety management within the Movement. You will find these courses on the’learning Platform of the International Federation: https://ifrc.csod.com/client/ifrc/default.aspx

Training :

Master or equivalent in project management, international relations/international cooperation, social sciences and/or administrative and financial management

Requirements of the position :

Proven experience in management, project management (3 years minimum) essential ;
Experience in security management ;
Solid experience in administrative, financial and human resources management essential ;
Experience in the’humanitaire/development and abroad’ indispensable ;
Ease of communication and a sense of diplomacy and negotiation in institutional relations ;
Ease of coordination with many other humanitarian actors ;
Autonomy, versatility, adaptability in a difficult context ;
Organizational capacity and coordination capacity ;
High ability to prioritize daily, weekly and monthly tasks ;
Writing skills and experience in project writing and’ reporting ;
Good analytical and synthetic mind ;
Good knowledge of major donors and their procedures ;
Significant experience in coordination of multidisciplinary and multicultural team’.

Other Skills :

Mastery of the Office pack (full autonomy on Word, Excel, Powerpoint), network work (G-Suite/Google Workspace) ;
Experience on’ emergency projects (health, shelter, etc.) ;
Knowledge of the Red Cross/Interculturality Movement.

Prerequisites