Project Manager – Delegate At Finnish Red Cross

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The Finnish Red Cross (FRC) is part of the Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement, the world’s largest humanitarian network with millions of volunteers and staff operating in 191 countries. Our mission is to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity especially during armed conflicts and other emergencies. To achieve this, we follow the seven humanitarian principles: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary service, Unity and Universality.

FRC is seeking a Project Manager – Delegate (Sexual and Reproductive Health/SRH Project) for the West Africa team. The position will be for two-years fixed-term and placed in Niamey, Niger (includes frequent travels to remote project implementation areas). Starting date is negotiable, preferably in the beginning of February 2024. Fluent written and spoken English and French required.

Key Responsibilities

As a Program Delegate, you’ll play have a crucial role in the timely and quality implementation of our Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) project in collaboration with the Niger Red Cross and under the umbrella of the Danish Red Cross. This involves managing project activities, documenting lessons learned, ensuring data collection and analysis, and contributing to narrative and financial reporting. Note: Frequent travels to remote project implementation areas are integral to this role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Project Management:
   • Operational Delivery: Ensure day-to-day management and coordination, supporting NRC staff, monitoring activities, and facilitating clear reporting.
   • Quality and Impact: Provide technical support, facilitate expertise delivery, and foster a culture of relevance and quality.
   • Budget and Financial Management: Ensure sound financial management, support budget planning, and facilitate timely financial reporting.
2. Monitoring, Reporting, and Learning:
   • Prepare and train staff on project design and monitoring.
   • Implement the project indicator tracking system, analyze data, and adapt the project as needed.
   • Lead external report writing and proactively report potential issues.
3. Stakeholder Management:
   • Build and maintain constructive relationships with NRC counterparts and stakeholders.
   • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration, representing the project in various forums.
4. National Society Development:
   • Understand NRC capacities and needs, identify areas of support, and facilitate capacity building.
   • Identify and facilitate relevant NSD activities in line with NRC policies.
5. Other Duties and Responsibilities:
   • Provide support to emergency operations, explore new funding opportunities, and contribute to DRC-FRC communications.
   • Flexibly support sudden needs or capacity gaps within the country team.

Employment type: temporary

What we expect from you

We look for a person replace with ‘seasoned project manager with capacities and skills as follows:

Requirements:

• University-level degree in a relevant field (project management/MBA; public health management, development studies, or economics).
• 5 years of professional experience in development cooperation and/or humanitarian aid, with specific experience in managing health/SRH projects.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and French.
• Ability to work as a distance team member with good stress management skills.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent skills in producing technical and analytical reports.
• In-depth knowledge of program cycle management.
• Familiarity with the principles of results-based management.

Competencies:

• Standard for all delegate positions: National Society relations, Teamwork, Results-focused, Communication, Building trust, Integrity, Diversity and Cultural sensitivity.
• Specific for this position: Self-motivated, Critical and analytical mindset, Excellent coordination and negotiation skills, Strong time management, Ability to frequently travel to the implementation area (at least 6 times per year, trips of 1 to 4 weeks in a low-resource setting).

We expect commitment to Red Cross values and principles. We encourage applicants from different backgrounds and sexes.

What we offer to you

You will be a part of the world’s largest humanitarian organization and multicultural professional team, reaching the most vulnerable people in their local community. We offer you a chance to learn and grow as a professional with some of the best experts on the field.

We offer you a compensation package according to Finnish Red Cross terms of employment for international delegates. Compensation package includes salary based on your job description, accommodation, insurance package, travel and per diems. You will benefit from a comprehensive training package and receive briefings and debriefings prior as well as during and after your mission. Medical check-ups and psychosocial support are included in your assignment.

Interested in hearing more?

For more information, please call FRC Head of Region, Dries Goeminne tel. +32 474782425, on Wednesday 20th December between 14.30 and 15:30 pm Finnish time (UTC/GMT +2 hours) or on Wednesday 27th December between 11:00 and 12:00 am Finnish time (UTC/GMT +2 hours).