Context
Since 2000, the French Red Cross has been developing a regional Disaster Risk Management (DRM) program based on the “Indian Ocean Regional Intervention Platform” (PIROI: http://piroi.croix-rouge.fr ) based on the island of Réunion. In close coordination with the international components of the Red Cross and the National Societies of the Indian Ocean (SNOI) members of PIROI (Comoros, Madagascar, Seychelles, Mauritius, France – Réunion/Mayotte, Mozambique, Tanzania), it aims to reduce the impact of natural and health disasters and the effects of climate change on the populations of the southwest Indian Ocean.
To achieve this, the strategic framework includes the following three strategic objectives:
- “Promoting the integration of natural and health disaster risk management into the national policies of the countries of the southwest Indian Ocean, in a context of climate change.”
- “Strengthening the resilience of populations in the southwest Indian Ocean to the risks of natural and health disasters and the consequences of climate change.”
- “Respond effectively to natural and health disasters using appropriate human and material resources.”
In addition to these three objectives, there is a cross-cutting objective: “Strengthen the capacities of stakeholders in the southwest Indian Ocean region by establishing a regional center of expertise, training and innovation dedicated to risk management and climate change, the PIROI Center.”
Reporting to the Purchasing and General Resources Manager, the General Resources Assistant is responsible for carrying out all of the tasks described below. They comply with the guidelines of the French Red Cross and collaborate with PIROI Center partners to implement activities.
General job description
Objective 1: Ensure the proper functioning of the PIROI Center’s general resources in a constant process of optimization
- The assistant monitors the site (offices, meeting/training rooms, common areas, catering, parking, warehouse) and ensures their proper functioning.
- He is in contact with service providers and monitors the proper execution of contracts.
Objective 2: Provide logistical support to CRf-PIROI programs and operations
- The assistant supports the PIROI Center teams in the logistical organization of events.
- It also contributes to the mobilization of logistical resources during emergency operations.
Required skills and knowledge
- Rigor, sense of service, autonomy and proactivity
- Basic building knowledge (electricity/plumbing, plan reading) to monitor and coordinate service providers; no work expertise required
- Knowledge of “Establishments Receiving the Public” standards, fire safety, safety register, “Periodic General Verification” appreciated
- Proficiency in office tools (Google Workspace/Excel); computer skills
- Drafting of simple specifications, monitoring of contracts and operational budgets
- Ability to prioritize and work under time pressure and in an emergency context
- Good interpersonal skills and communication with a variety of people
Training and Experience
- Baccalaureate or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience desired
- Class B license required
- Electrical qualification and working at height appreciated
- Interest in humanitarian work and knowledge of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement appreciated
Conditions and remuneration
- 12-month fixed-term contract
- 39 hours per week (evening and weekend work occasionally)
- 23 RTT and 5 weeks of paid leave per year
- Tickets restaurant
- Gross monthly salary: according to collective agreement,
+ Mutual insurance covered up to 50% by the employer
How to apply
Send your applications (cover letter + CV) to
piroi.recrutement@croix-rouge.fr
Application deadline: September 15, 2025
Subject to obtaining funding
PIROI reserves the right to close recruitment before the application deadline.