Greece: PMER- Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Officer- Spanish Red Cross- National Greek Contract

General:

The Spanish Red Cross is a member of the International Movement of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, an independent, neutral and impartial humanitarian organization. In Greece and for the purposes of the Europe Migration Crisis, the Spanish Red Cross operates as a support for the Hellenic Red Cross (HRC), under the umbrella of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization with 190 member National Societies. It is guided by its Strategy 2020 which voices our collective vision and determination to move forward in tackling the major challenges that confront humanity in the present decade.

The Hellenic Red Cross (HRC), member of the International Movement of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, was established on 10 June 1877. It is the biggest humanitarian organization in Greece and according to its legal status, the HRC is a non-profit organization officially recognised by the Hellenic Republic, as a voluntary aid society, auxiliary to the public authorities in the humanitarian field.

Job Purpose:

The Hellenic Red Cross (HRC), with the support of IFRC and other Partner National Societies as the Spanish Red Cross, have been providing aid to migrants who became stranded in Greece after the borders with neighbouring countries closed in 2016. Aid has been given along the following areas of intervention: Health (including First Aid), Psychosocial Support (PSS), Relief, Hygiene Promotion, Water and Sanitation and Hygiene, Trace the Face (RFL) and Community Engagement (CEA). For 2017-2018 needs will continue to increasingly shift towards urban areas, and integration as many receive refugee status in Greece. Small influxes into the country will continue.

Currently, with reduced number of migrants entering Greece, the IFRC, together with the Hellenic Red Cross, is focusing on an Annual Plan for Greece to provide assistance to the vulnerable population in Greece, including also Greek people. The country plan will replace the emergency appeal of the IFRC, and also have an emphasis on strengthening the HRC in a number of ways, including different programmes.

IFRC receives funding through its appeal, coming mainly from ECHO, but also from other partners. Different Red Crosses are implementing the activities for which the IFRC is responsible for reporting.

For 2018, the appeal will be shifted into the Annual Plan, and Spanish Red Cross will lead the ECHO proposal.

Job purpose

Reporting to the Head of Delegation, the position holder will focus on providing professional support and assistance to the completion and delivery of reports and creation of relevant documents; establishing effective monitoring systems, and other PMER functions of programmes and the operation. The PMER officer will also act as a technical resource to the Spanish Red Cross Delegation and National Society, strengthening the Hellenic Red Cross’s PMER and IM systems and practices. This will be achieved through rigorous adherence of defined reporting standards and by following principles in planning, monitoring and evaluation. The person will also support the operation with its Information Management (IM) needs.

The position is located in the Spanish RC Delegation in Greece to support the coordination of all aspects of the operation on behalf of the Spanish RC, in collaboration with the Hellenic Red Cross and the IFRC.

Reporting

• Act as the reporting focal point for the Greece operation and new appeals or plans

• Produce accurate, quality and timely standard and non-standard pledge-based narrative donor reports

• Keep up to date with donors’ and SpaRC reporting requirements, guidelines and resources, and ensure they are being followed by all Partners.

• Ensure close coordination with the finance teams on financial reports

• Ensure quality and timely delivery of operational updates and project reports

• Coordinate all monitoring and reporting activities.

Planning

• Participate and give guidance to emergency, operational and programme planning processes

• Serve as planning support for quality and accountability, and monitoring and evaluation for the SpaRC programmes, working with and coordinating other relevant interests of the HRC, IFRC regional office, country operations, different Partner National Societies and other relevant actors

• Coordinate with the Hellenic Red Cross and IFRC technical leads and support providing technical

guidance for the development of the planned activities in Greece

• Develop M&E plans for SpaRC, and/or IFRC and NS programmes/projects if required.

Monitoring

• Support the operations in setting up and maintenance monitoring structures needed to ensure that all components of the response are identified, planned and carried out in a coordinated, collaborative and integrated manner with Movement and external partners.

• Ensuring data collection is of quality

• Regular tracking and monitoring of performance indicators

Evaluation

• Support documentation

• Any possible evaluation needs coming from management

Information management

• Support the SpaRC in its different IM needs, depending on capacity

• Support the HRC in developing its IM capacity

Communication

• Support the SpaRC in its communication needs according to the defined strategy

General Support

• Support to other departments according to the changing needs

• Support the HRC in developing its PMER Capacity

• Production of documents when required

• Any other relevant tasks assigned by the line manager

Duties Applicable to All Staff

· Actively work towards the achievement of the Spanish Red Cross Goals.

· Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross/Red Crescent principles.

· Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications:

Education:

· Essential: Educated to university degree level and/or can demonstrate equivalent experience

· Essential: University degree in a relevant field such as: Community Work, Social Services, Communication, Journalism, Social Sciences, Technology related fields

Work Experience:

Essential:

· Strong background in Project Cycle Management, Monitoring (including data management) and Reporting

· Good understanding of humanitarian responses, actors involved, and the role of evidence-based decision making for the delivery of humanitarian action

· Writing, editing and analyzing complex reports

· Working for a humanitarian/non-profit making organization

· Good organizational skills, ability to work under pressure while respecting deadlines.

Preferred:

· Planning, implementing and monitoring projects from conception to completion

· Facilitation and training

· Working with the Red Cross Red Crescent

· Experience of working with refugees and people on the move before

Knowledge and Skills:**

Required:

· Fluently Spoken and Written English and Greek

· Computer literacy skills with advanced skills in MS Excel

· Excellent report writing skills in English and ability to deliver in tight deadlines

· Able to work independently and as part of the team

· Database management, web design and programming, and internet technologies

· Graphic design and data visualization with ability to translate complex digital information into clear and attractive graphic presentations

Other:

· Skills in training and developing staff

· Documentation preparation/presentation and computer-based production skills

· ODK, Activity Info and Carto DB

· Other Languages ex. Spanish, French, Arabic, Farsi

Competencies:

Respect for diversity, Accountability, Professionalism

Integrity, Teamwork, Flexibility and adaptability, Effective Communication, Initiative and Direction, Interpersonal skills, Leadership

The position is based in Athens, at the Spanish Red Cross Offices.

Type of Contract: Full time Contract till 28.02.2018. First Contract is One Month as probation.

Start Date: As Soon As Possible. Application Deadline: 7 December 2017

Application Forms

Interested candidates should send English CV and Cover letter to the following e-mail address: hr.greece@ifrc.org Please mention the Position Title in the subject of the e-mail.

Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted. Please note that this is a National Greek Contract.

All CVs will be treated with strict confidentiality