West Africa Desk Manager – Dakar – Senegal (M/F) At French 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. She is also at the head of 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.

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

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

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

Context of the position
The French Red Cross (CRf) in the Sahel and Gulf of Guinea is present in 4 countries. It has delegations in Mauritania, Mali, Niger and Guinea-Conakry, as well as a regional office based in Dakar in Senegal and finances projects in Burkina Faso. The CRF maintains historical and dynamic relations with the National Red Cross Societies in Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Benin and Togo, without having a physical presence there at the moment.

The CRF strategy in the Sahel and Gulf of Guinea aims to strengthen resilience and respond to humanitarian emergencies affecting vulnerable populations alongside National Host Societies (Red Cross/Red Crescent of the countries concerned). Development programs focus on the health sectors (management of malnutrition, primary health care, maternal and child health and strengthening of health systems, psychosocial support and protection, etc.), reduction of the risks of disasters, food security, strengthening livelihoods and access to water and sanitation, among others. The CRF is also involved in migrant support projects, particularly in the region of Agadez in Niger and that of Nouadhibou in Mauritania, which it intends to develop and strengthen elsewhere in West Africa in collaboration with the components of the CRCR Movement present in the area.

Since 2017, the FIU has set up a regional office in Dakar to support the implementation of the FIU strategy in this geographical area. The regional office has evolved and strengthened to best support the delegations.

Job

Under the responsibility of the Africa Manager, the post holder provides an analysis of the context and humanitarian needs of the geographical area under his/her responsibility, ensures the coordination and coherence of the projects designed/implemented taking into account the 2021-2025 international strategy of the CRf, the geopolitical and humanitarian context, the strategies of the components of the CRCR Movement, the strategies of the technical and financial partners, the objectives set and the means allocated by the FIU. In support of the Heads of Delegation in his/her zone, he/she participates in leading the contributions of all support services in a support, control and validation role. He/She guarantees the implementation of the intervention strategies of the FIU in his/her area, in accordance with the axes defined within the framework of the International Strategy of the FIU, and its declination on the geographical area, for the period 2021- 2025.

Based in Dakar, the post holder acts “de facto” as a Regional Representative for the entire Sahel/Gulf of Guinea zone. In this capacity, he/she represents the FIU with the main regional partners, internal or external to the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement, aiming to strengthen/create fruitful partnerships. He/She contributes to the search for funds from technical and financial partners and other financiers for the benefit of the entire geographical area.

Finally, he/she ensures rigorous management of the administrative aspects of the Dakar office, supervises the employees under his/her responsibility and coordinates all CRF employees based in the regional office, in connection when relevant, with their managers based at the FIU headquarters.

Hierarchical link

Under the responsibility of the Africa Manager based at headquarters.

The incumbent manages a team with a hierarchical and functional link.

Functional links

The geographic manager works in close collaboration with all Desk employees present at Headquarters.

Specific associated tasks

MISSION 1: MANAGE, LEAD, COORDINATE THE ACTIVITY OF THE TEAM UNDER HIS RESPONSIBILITY
MISSION 2: INTERVENTION STRATEGY IN THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA
MISSION 3: REPRESENTATION, COMMUNICATION, PROMOTION
MISSION 4: FINANCING PROJECTS/PROGRAMS
MISSION 5: OPERATIONAL COORDINATION AT AREA LEVEL

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 and values-driven company.

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

June 2024

Practical information related to the position

Terms of employment

Type of status : expatriate
Type of contract : French fixed-term contract/precariousness bonus paid at the end of the contract
End of year bonus : equivalent to a 13th month pro-rata based on attendance time
Per diem : daily per diem which varies depending on the country
Leave : 5 weeks of paid leave/year and 21 days of recovery – Plane ticket 100% covered by the CRf for travel home/mission for leave after 6 months
Health coverage : CFE + Mutuelle MSH (100% covered) – 75% covered by the CRf
MedEvac/repatriation insurance : YES
Other insurance : provident insurance (death-disability)

Summary

Location: Dakar – Senegal
Duration: 12 months
To be filled : June 2024

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

Without further contact from us within 3 weeks, please consider that we will not respond favorably to your application.

Female applications encouraged.

Online training:

To better understand the Red Cross Movement, we invite you to follow two online training courses, free and accessible to all. Completion of these training courses constitutes a plus in your application: WORC (World of Red Cross and Red Crescent): this training covers subjects such as the origin and history of the Movement, its fundamental principles, the emblem, the Federation international, the ICRC and 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 Learning Platform: https://ifrc.csod.com/client/ifrc/default.aspx

Training:

3rd cycle type project management, political science, international relations and significant professional experience.

Job requirement

Sense of responsibility, team spirit;
Patience and resistance to pressure
Negotiation ability
Diplomacy and flexibility
Ability to lead, plan and control the activities of a team / ability to manage a team and support diverse profiles;
Very good listening, understanding and consultation skills;
Very good writing skills;
Very good ability to organize and coordinate work;
Very good refereeing skills;
Ability to transcribe, synthesize and disseminate information
Ability to support change
Ability to analyze the environment, anticipate, define a strategy
Very good knowledge of how donors operate
Numerous field trips

Experiences and skills

Experience at headquarters or in a regional level position;
Significant experience in team management (direct and transversal), including remotely; • Significant experience in project management;
Experience within the Red Cross Movement is a plus

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