The Red Cross Youth Manager recommends and implements programs such as those related to but not limited to Red Cross Youth volunteer recruitment, training, retention, and recognition of Red Cross Youth volunteers to ensure a sustainable Red Cross Youth volunteer program within the organization. He or she oversees the overall activities and programs of the Red Cross Youth.
Red Cross Youth Volunteer Recruitment, Training, Retention, and Recognition
- Design and plan youth development and youth leadership programs which may or may not be related to the different PRC services
- Ensure nationwide implementation of Red Cross Youth programs, policies, and procedures
- Coordinate with different Government, Non-Government Agencies, and Educational sectors and facilitates the recruitment of Red Cross Youth volunteers
- Ensure that appropriate orientations and training are provided to Red Cross Youth volunteers to enhance their skills and enable them to learn and acquire new skills and be able to participate in the different PRC services as junior associates
- Facilitate the conduct of regional and national camps and congress to ensure continuous involvement of Red Cross Youth Council members in the various PRC activities
- Ensure that deserving Red Cross Youth volunteers are being recognized and awarded on a regular basis.
- Ensure that the Red Cross Youth Department maintains a pool of competent Red Cross Youth volunteers who are always prepared to promptly respond to emergency situations and/or special assignments which call for their immediate assistance and/or services.
- Ensure that Red Cross Youth volunteer profiles are always updated including but not limited to personal data, training attended etc., and ensure that these data are readily available for PRC use.
- Coordinate with other services, departments, and chapters for updates of programs and training that can be utilized or revised for the benefit of the Red Cross Youth Council members
- Conduct orientation and/or acts as the focal person for the Red Cross Youth functions and the Red Cross Youth volunteering work of the PRC
- Provide consultation and technical assistance to services and chapters on Red Cross Youth volunteer management
- Coordinate with different agencies for sponsorship of Red Cross Youth Council members being sent abroad to attend Red Cross Youth-related activities
Management
- Annually develops the unit goals and ensures that it is aligned with the strategic direction of the organization
- Evaluate the individual and team’s performance and provide feedback to ensure that the unit goals are being achieved
- Devise an effective and efficient task structure for the Red Cross Youth staff and continuously monitor their workload to ensure that outputs are delivered on time and the quality of work is not compromised
- Ensure that all subordinates follow the PRC policies and regulations
- Attend executive meetings
- Participate in the development of the organization’s strategic direction
- Orient and/or train newly hired staff with the culture and processes of the Red Cross Youth
- Propose and control the annual budget of the unit
- Prepare and submit the monthly and/or annual report of the unit to the Director for Volunteer Development
- Perform other duties and responsibilities delegated by the Director for Volunteer Development within his or her capacity and Philippine Red Cross Mandate
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s/College Degree (4 Year Course) Health Science, Community Health, Program Management or related field
- Minimum 5 years of work experience in program management and youth-related activities
How to apply
All interested applicants must submit their CV to hrd.recruitment@redcross.org.ph