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The American Red Cross (ARC) International Services Department (ISD) seeks to prevent and alleviate human suffering around the world by responding to disasters, building safer, more resilient communities, and educating future humanitarians. The American Red Cross continues to deepen and expand its international programming while also working to strengthen the global Red Cross Red Crescent Network, in order to deliver critical assistance to some of the most vulnerable communities in the world.

The ARC Haiti Assistance Program (HAP) was established to direct the organization’s response to the 2010 Earthquake in Haiti. HAP activities focus on integrated community recovery and preparedness interventions in Haiti working within the Red Cross/Red Crescent Network, particularly with the Haitian Red Cross and also through external partners.

The goal of the HAP recovery strategy is that households and communities in Haiti are safe, resilient and part of a wider network that provides healthy and secure living conditions and spaces. To reach this goal, HAP has adopted two specific objectives: i) Neighborhoods are safer and resilient to shocks and ii) HRC is better equipped to build community safety and resilience.

SUMMARY:

The Senior Health Delegate provides technical assistance in the design, planning, monitoring, evaluation and exit/transition of HAP’s Health response and recovery programs. S/he is expected to play an active role in collaborating towards the achievement of programmatic objectives of the HAP strategy, in particular those related to health. S/he will identify opportunities for program growth and will support in proposal development. The Sr. Health Delegate promotes the use of best practices, knowledge management and institutional learning around health programming, ensuring that ARC programs are implemented in accordance with sector specific industry standards and evidence based approaches. As part of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Network, s/he will actively support and build the technical capacity of ARC staff and other Movement partners, in particular of the Country National Society.

The position will report to the Head of Technical Coordination & AMEL and may require up to 30% travel.This is a full time position for a minimum of 366 days with the possibility of extension and is an unaccompanied post.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Sr. Health Delegate‘s responsibilities include but are not limited to:

•Develops health specific strategies in alignment with GoH, HAP and Movement strategies, principles, goals and objectives.•Contributes to the development of integrated program models. •Identifies and proactively pursues new opportunities for health programming (stand-alone and/or integrated projects) and develops proposals, project documents and budgets for new projects.•Ensures effective coordination and complementarity between American Red Cross projects and partner projects.•In coordination with Program Managers and Partnership Coordinator, ensures effective implementation, monitoring and evaluation of health activities according to approved plans and budgets of projects implemented by Red Cross and non-Red Cross partners.•Actively provides inputs in the development of systems, procedures, tools, associated methodologies and key project documents to ensure successful management and implementation of sector-specific and/or integrated projects.•Contributes technically to the development and management of RFA and RFP process, as required.•Advises on the successful exit strategy and/or handover of sector-specific activities. •Provides project management support and oversight when required.•Contributes to the review of program reports with project teams.•Participates in the hiring of technical staff.•Communicates mission, purpose, strategic goals and programme objectives among project staff (including incoming staff) to create mutual understanding and coherence.•Actively mentors and builds the technical capacity of ARC, HRC staff, volunteers and partners in health program strategies and approaches, planning, analysis, research and evaluation.•Closely monitors and communicates technical program performance, tracks and advises Senior Leadership on technical issues that could adversely impact American Red Cross programming in Haiti.•Ensures ARC health programs are in alignment with humanitarian industry standards, ARC and Movement guidelines and policies.•Documents and promotes good practices, knowledge management and institutional learning around DRR approaches and incorporates lessons learned, best practices and technical innovation in plans and project designs.•Contributes to the technical management response to program reviews and evaluations.•Contributes in the production of materials such as presentations, annual reports, training materials, position paper, proposals relevant to the incumbent’s area of expertise. •Represents the American Red Cross and liaises with counterparts from the Haitian Red Cross, Participating National Societies, the Federation and the ICRC, relevant Haiti Government agencies, as well as external partners active in the country to minimize duplication and maximize coordination. Reports back, as necessary.•Identifies community and government resources and seeks to integrate the health program with existing structures and capacities.•Fosters positive, collaborative, integrated and effective work relations with internal as well as external stakeholders.•In the event of an emergency, provides technical support to the response lead.•Closely monitors potential health outbreaks or epidemics (e.g. Cholera).•Actively participates in cross-departmental and cross-regional initiatives which directly relate to HAP and/or broader ISD strategies.•Backstops for other team members when required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or related field; advanced degree preferred. •Minimum of seven years of health related work experience.•Experience designing behaviour change and communication activities in developing countries highly desirable.•Demonstrated experience in providing technical assistance to field staff in project design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.•Experience in humanitarian relief and recovery setting required.•Demonstrated ability to adapt and work effectively in dynamic and demanding operational environment.•Familiarity with Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement highly desirable.•Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively and in a collegial fashion with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. •Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and achieve results through collaboration. •Computer proficient, especially in MS Office required.•Excellent written/verbal communication skills in English and French required /Haitian Creole (desirable).

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Apply online at https://www.americanredcross.apply2jobs.com. Please reference requisition number NHQ36564.

Reporting to the Programme Coordinator, the Monitoring, and Evaluation Delegate will be responsible for providing technical leadership for all M&E activities in the GF programme. S/He will ensure a flow of quality data to input into regular reporting requirements and lead M&E capacity building activities for project Partners.

Description of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

In coordination with other actors in TB, provide leadership within the PMU to:

Operationalize the M&E Plan designed for the TB Round 10 programmes, including: supporting partners in designing or using existing programme M&E tools, systems and processes for data collection, management, and verification (including data audits); as well as for reporting.

Support the assessment of the M&E capacities of Sub Recipients (SRs)

Manage a team of seven field-based staff and one staff based in Niamey with respect to M&E activities

Coordinate with the Sub Recipients and programme staff to adapt or create, test and refine relevant tools and systems for effective collection, storage, and use of service provision data. Support national systems that assure completeness and timeliness of TB data flowing up the system, at the same time avoiding creating a parallel system of data collection.

Support reliable and appropriate systems of archiving at all levels.

Through field M&E staff and other programme mechanisms, support supervision and spot checks that further help assure data quality from the source.

Support standardization of national tools and standards by all actors active in community-level TB management (many actors currently do not use PNLT standards).

Support reactivation and sustained functioning of health M&E coordination mechanisms among all actors active in TB in Niger.

Facilitate on-the-job M&E training for capacity development, especially in the area of use of data for decision-making.

Develop and maintain a system for archiving M&E guidelines, tools, data files, analysis files, reports, and presentations for major activities undertaken.

Coordinate mid-term reviews and evaluation of programme activities and ensure proper documentation of innovative approaches and best practices for dissemination and sharing experiences to promote repeat applications or scaling-up in different community settings.

Education:Relevant university degree such as Statistics, Public Health, etcFurther qualifications in Monitoring and EvaluationBasic Delegates Training course /IMPACT

Languages; Fluency in spoken and written English and French

Experience:Five years of work experience in leading monitoring and evaluation of Public Health projects and /or HMIS work in AfricaDemonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, data-base, email and utilization of the internetDemonstrated technical expertise in strategic management, project planning and budgeting, resource management, implementation ability as well as programme monitoring and evaluationExperience in developing and implementing a performance management system, giving candid performance feedback and supporting professional development efforts

Knowledge and Skills:Leadership and coordination skillsCommand of current M&E concepts, particularly in public healthAnalytical skills Good communication and presentation skillsAbility to work under stressful conditions, meet deadlines and travel extensively to support field operations or training.Computer literacy: self-sustainable (Windows 2007 environment)Strong communication and presentation skills in both French and English, including ability to develop reports and prepare relevant publications Ability to initiate and manage change and to recognise and adjust to rapidly changing conditions in order to align CSOs/Non state Actors programmes to the National strategy

Competencies:National Society RelationsTeamworkIntegrityCommunicationAccountabilityDiversityProfessionalism

In order for us to assure a proper comparative evaluation of your application for this vacancy and to enable us to consider your profile against other similar current and future vacancies, we ask that you submit your application through JobNet on www.jobnet.ifrc.org

The American Red Cross (ARC) International Services Department (ISD) seeks to prevent and alleviate human suffering around the world by responding to disasters, building safer, more resilient communities, and educating future humanitarians. The American Red Cross continues to deepen and expand its international programming while also working to strengthen the global Red Cross Red Crescent Network, in order to deliver critical assistance to some of the most vulnerable communities in the world.

The ARC Haiti Assistance Program (HAP) was established to direct the organization’s response to the 2010 Earthquake in Haiti. HAP activities focus on integrated community recovery and preparedness interventions in Haiti working within the Red Cross/Red Crescent Network, particularly with the Haitian Red Cross and also through external partners.

SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Country Representative-Programs, the Institutional Change and Development Delegate is responsible for identifying opportunities for the ARC to engage with, and provide technical support to the Haitian Red Cross Society (HRC) on aspects related to business and organizational development (OD), performance and effectiveness in service delivery. More specifically, the Institutional Change and Development Delegate will be responsible for supporting HRC in the coordination of an institutional assessment, the development of a business plan and its implementation. This position may require up to 30% travel.

This is a full time position for a minimum of 366 days with the possibility of extension. This is an unaccompanied post.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Institutional Change and Development Delegate’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

•Identifies and facilitates opportunities for ARC to support the Haitian Red Cross Society (HRC) in its institutional growth and ensures these objectives are incorporated into all ARC/HRC joint programs and post-earthquake recovery program activities. •Leads the development of the HRC business strategy and supports in the execution of a plan that enables the HRC governing body, leadership, employees and volunteers to excel in achieving its vision. •Facilitates, coaches and mentors HRC leadership and change agents in the alignment and integration of people, processes and technology, vision and strategy; leadership, business goals and culture.•Provides advice and support to HRC in business process management including the formulation/fine-tuning of systems, policies, procedures, rules & regulations and guidelines to strengthen the HRC’s institutional capacity, effectiveness and accountability. •In close collaboration with the HRC, designs sustainable project/programs that enhance organizational development & effectiveness of the HRC Headquarters and branches. •Provides general program management oversight of the ARC’s OD portfolio in accordance with project proposal plans, budgets, timelines and minimum standards, this includes all aspects of the project management cycle including organizational assessment, design, set-up, joint planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation, reporting and transition of an organizational change and development program.•Provides project management/technical/problem solving support to HRC for ARC funded OD projects.•Supports in the development of resource mobilization and retention of staff and volunteers leading to greater self-sustainability of service-delivery.•Monitors and keep Senior Management informed of critical issues that could adversely impact the ARC/HRC OD Program.•Promotes continued understanding and conceptualization of Red Cross organizational development & effectiveness and capacity building strategies within ARC/HRC programs.•Supports the Country Representative to ensure ARC/HRC organizational development model is aligned with the wider International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement efforts in organizational development and capacity building.•Closely collaborates, plans and exchanges learning’s with HRC, other PNS and IFRC on issues regarding institutional strengthening of the HRC to ensure complimentarity.•Actively participates in cross-departmental and cross-regional initiatives which directly relate to HAP OD and/or broader ARC ISD strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred in Business Management, Finance, Economics or other Organizational Development related fields.•Must have a minimum of 7 years relevant experience.•Thorough knowledge of the theories, concepts and practices of organizational development & effectiveness, leadership and change management.•Proven experience in the development and implementation of a wide-range of management systems (policies, procedures, tools, processes). •Proven experience in strong project management (program design, set-up, planning, implementation, reporting, monitoring, evaluation, transition, financial management).•Strong experience in executive level management within a non-profit organization, required.•Proven leadership, mentoring, team building, relationship building, negotiating and influencing skills.•Demonstrated ability to work effectively in dynamic and demanding operational environment with multi-cultural staff in the humanitarian and relief sectors.•Demonstrated ability in networking and developing relationships with various partners and stakeholders. •Familiarity with Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement, desirable.•Flexible in approach, fair, decisive, active problem solver and strategic thinker with a highly developed business acumen.•Excellent oral and written communication skills, required.•Must have strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.•Must be proficient in French and English, knowledge in Creole, desirable.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Apply online at https://www.americanredcross.apply2jobs.com. Please reference requisition number NHQ35372.