Job Purpose
The purpose of this position is to lead a team which ensures the smooth operation of the corporate services in a coordinated manner, while supporting the national society development agenda. The Head of Corporate Services is responsible for overseeing the planning, management and monitoring of available resources to deliver on agreed activities for Finance, Administration, Human Resources, Legal, Information Technology and Digital Transformation, Logistics and Procurement, Business Continuity and Security for the region.
Position Requirements
Education
- Master´s degree in management, public administration, business administration, international relations, law, finance, HR, logistics or other relevant field of study; or a first-level university degree combined with extensive relevant experience. (Required)
- Qualification or certification in project management (Preferred)
Experience
- At least ten years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: finance, administration, human resources management, Legal, IT, digital transformation, supply chain, business continuity and security etc. (Required)
- At least 7 years of experience managing staff. (Required)
- At least 7 years of experience managing multi-disciplined and complex teams. (Required)
- Strong experience working in an international, multicultural, and pluri-disciplinary environment. (Required)
Knowledge, Skills and Language
- Leadership skills. (Required)
- Professional credibility, strong analytical skills, and ability to work at various levels of complexity. (Required)
- Communication, networking, and representation skills. (Required)
- Proven ability to motivate and manage a team. (Required)
- Strategic analysis, systematic planning, and implementation skills and ability to translate strategy into reality. (Required)
- Excellent collaborative and teamwork skills. (Required)
- Highly organized and results oriented. (Required)
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills and ability to negotiate while maintaining effective working relations. (Required)
Languages
- Fluent spoken and written English. (Required)
- Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish, or Arabic). (Required)
How to apply
Interested candidates should visit the link: https://www.ifrc.org/jobs/details.html?jobId=105806&jobTitle=Regional%20Head%2C%20Corporate%20Services to view the full job description and to submit their application.