Operational Assistant to the Global Fund Program Coordinator (HIV, TB, Malaria, RSS) – Bangui – CAR – M/F At French Red Cross

Presentation of the 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. It also heads 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.

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

Our association also aims to strengthen its presence and promote its priority commitments within the international Movement.

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

CONTEXT OF THE JOB

Since 2018, the CRF has been the Principal Recipient (PR) of the Global Fund’s HIV and TB grant in CAR and has been renewed by the National Coordinating Body (CCM) as Principal Recipient (PR) of the HIV/TB/Malaria component of the new 2024-2026 grant. As PR, the CRF is responsible for managing and coordinating the implementation of all HIV, TB and Malaria activities assigned to it in partnership with the MSP, the CN/CNLS, CSOs and the CRCA. The CRF has set up a Program Operational Unit (POU) in CAR which coordinates the implementation of the HIV-TB-PALU grant which began on 01/01/2024 and will end on 31/12/2026.

The Central African Red Cross (CRCA)

The CRF is in the CAR at the invitation of the Central African Red Cross (CRCA). The CRCA has been a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) since September 3, 1973. With the support of the movement’s partners, the national society adopted a strategic development plan in May 2016 with axes that promote resilience, health, first aid, food security and hygiene. The CRCA’s anchoring in the communities makes it possible to optimize relations with local authorities. This anchoring involves in particular the network of volunteers, which also makes it possible to ensure real sustainability of the project’s activities, even after the end of the project.

Job

Function

The Deputy works closely with the Coordinator of the Operational Unit of the Program (UOP) for the operational management of activities in accordance with the objectives set with a focus on the coordination of the community program. He/She will be based in Bangui with possible travel to the intervention areas of the program.

Hierarchical link

He/She works under the direct responsibility of the UOP coordinator.
He/She directly supervises: the community component team, as well as the Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Program Manager and the UOP Program Management Assistant.

Working links

He/She works closely internally with the HIV, TB and malaria program team as well as the coordination team of the sub-delegation in Berberati (medical, logistics and administration/finance coordination), the program manager in Bangui and the CRF headquarters in Paris (FM Grants Coordinator at the CRF headquarters and the technical department).
He/she works closely with the 12 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) involved in the implementation of the program and the CRCA.
He/She collaborates externally with national HIV, malaria and tuberculosis control programs, project implementation partners and technical and financial partners of the Ministry of Health working in the field of TB, HIV and malaria control.

Responsibilities:

Coordinates the organization, planning, implementation and monitoring of FM Program activities;
Coordinates and supervises the implementation and monitoring of community program activities;
Support for the coordination, implementation and monitoring of RSS activities;
Support for administrative, financial, logistical and human resources management
Team management

Candidate profile

Education: holder of a higher diploma (BAC+5) in social sciences or health sciences (medicine, public health, pharmacy, nursing) or equivalent experience.

Linked to the role of assistant UOP coordinator:

Proven experience in coordination and management of health projects (5 years), preferably in partnership with national authorities such as the Ministry of Health,
Experience in the field of combating HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria;
Experience in supervising community activities and/or experience working with community and/or civil society organizations at the national level strongly desired;
Excellent writing skills (synthesis, clarity, speed);
Knowledge of the management mechanisms of projects subsidized by the Global Fund would be a plus;
Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
Proven skills in managing national and international, multidisciplinary teams;
Proficiency in IT tools (complete autonomy on Word and Excel);
Good analytical and synthesis skills

Related to the specific mission environment:

Know how to be patient.
Very good teamwork skills
Strong adaptability and decision-making skills.
Able to work in an environment with fragile security.
Comfortable and flexible in human relations,
Good knowledge or experience of the Red Cross Movement
Rigor and flexibility.

Prerequisites:

Passport valid for more than 6 months at the time of planned departure
Up-to-date vaccination record / fitness to travel
Complete vaccination schedule required

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

August 2024

Practical information related to the position

Conditions of employment

Status type : expatriate
Type of contract : Fixed-term contract under French law/precarious employment bonus paid at the end of the contract
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)

Summary

Location: Bangui – CAR (travel possible within the country)
Duration: 12 months
Available : August 2024

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