Surge Capacity Lead

Job Purpose

To support the IFRC network with the maintenance and development of the local-to-global IFRC Emergency Response system through leadership of effective regional and global surge capacity. Specifically, the Lead is accountable for the development and implementation of surge systems and procedures, policy and guidance, coordination and networking, training and human resource development.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Support IFRC Leadership in Management of Prevention, Response and Recovery

• Set the vision and lead implementation of the strategic development and use of response resources as surge capacity within the Red Cross Red Crescent Network
• Champion and lead the Surge Optimization - aiming to deploy the right capacity at the right time and place - as local as possible as global as required.
• Manage the phased introduction of new and/or updated standards, procedures and tools appropriate to the organisational needs, structure and matrix management practices.
• Set the direction for the Global Surge learning and development work implemented by the Surge learning and Development team in the IFRC Global Service Centre, Budapest
• Facilitate training and dissemination on IFRC emergency response principles, rules, policies, standards, procedures and tools to Secretariat and NS governance and management and monitor compliance - referring any significant issues of accountability to the Team Leader Emergency Operation and Information Management and/or Director DCPRR in a timely manner.
• Participate in and represent the global surge portfolio in Geneva and Joint Task Force Meetings.
• Support efforts to develop Movement wide approaches to RCRC disaster and crisis prevention, response and recovery through the further alignment of IFRC and ICRC plans, tools and mechanisms.
• Be available to lead or participate in IFRC critical incident management teams when convened and participate in related trainings and exercises.
• Act as Manager, Emergency Operations Centre when required.

Coordination of the deployment of emergency response resources.

• Oversee and support the two Senior Officers Global Surge Capacity to lead and coordinate the timely deployment of NS and IFRC global response resources (surge capacity: ERU, Rapid Response; HEOps) and support to regions with global oversight for the coordination and development and deployment of NS surge capacity.
• Maintain an overview of IFRC-wide global response capacity and guide NS and IFRC structures in developing international response capacity meeting global requirements.
• Support regions with the identification, deployment, and performance management of Secretariat and NS staff and experts for surge assignments - including liaison with country offices and other parts of the Movement as required in coordination with HR.
• In collaboration with Department and Division colleagues, manage or facilitate operational reviews and evaluations of global surge deployments and ensure that lessons learnt from each deployment are captured and that they inform the continuous improvement (effectiveness and relevance) of global surge capacity systems and tools.
• Oversee and support the two Senior Officers Global Surge Capacity to work closely with the technical sector functions (health, water and sanitation, shelter, livelihoods), the programming functions (DRR, relief, cash transfer) and the support functions (logistics, IT/telecoms, HR, Legal, Finance, administration, communications) to ensure consistent and well-coordinated Federation Secretariat technical support to IFRC surge capacity tools and training.

Representation and sustaining a global network on preparedness, relief and recovery

• Network and coordinate with RC/RC movement partners, NGOs, UN and other International organizations, to ensure the International Federation is kept informed and up to date on best practices and emerging trends related to disaster surge capacity.
• Lead IFRC efforts to implement the decision of the Council of Delegates (ref Strengthening Movement Coordination and Cooperation resolution) to explore the feasibility of aligned surge capacity tools for more effective Movement surge support in large scale operations.
• Represent the International Federation Secretariat on disaster surge capacity issues in RC/RC Movement and external fora and establish effective working relationships with key humanitarian organizations, including UN OCHA (UNDAC) and civil contingencies agencies.
• Support the Disaster Management teams present in the Regions with technical advice on surge capacity and seek to connect regional to global networks.
• Support the Director of DCPRR and Manager, EOC in representation with the Disaster and Crisis Working Group (DCWG).
• Lead the IFRC Global Surge Working Group

Management of Global Surge Capacity Programming

• Develop global programme project proposals in accordance with Federation standards and donor requirements.
• As the designated budged holder of the Global Surge Capacity programme, be fully accountable for financial management of funds pledged and received and provide timely reporting according to donor requirements.
• Prepare quarterly and annual work plans and provide regular updates on progress to the Team leader EOIM and Director DCPRR.

Be a role model in leading and managing an effective, high quality team, fit for purpose

• Provide first line day-to-day remote management of the three home-based Heads of Emergency Operations positions - with a focus on ensuring regular communications and transparent tasking.
• Define clear roles, accountabilities and activities, and assign them across the team members on an ongoing basis while improving efficiencies within available resources.
• Plan, manage and monitor the use of available resources (people, budgets, etc.) of the team in order to deliver the agreed activities for area of responsibility.
• Foster a customer service-oriented culture that values accountability for results, proactivity, continuous improvement, innovation, and high performance.
• Lead the delivery of service improvement, good practice, continuous learning and knowledge sharing between the IFRC and NSs and between colleagues.
• Create a working environment that ensures staff growth, motivation and satisfaction.
• Build and maintain trust-relationships with key stakeholders (NS and IFRC structures) involved in fast-paced emergency response decision-making.
• Be available to deploy internationally for up to 3 months each year.

Education

Required:

• University degree in relevant area or equivalent experience required
• Technical training in the disaster preparedness, response, and recovery

Preferred:

• Training in the RC/RC global disaster response tools (Rapid Response, ERU, HEOps)

Experience

Required:

• Minimum of 8 years experience in disaster and crisis management
• Field experience in coordinating and managing major disaster response operations
• Experience in project cycle management including proposal development, budgeting and reporting, monitoring and evaluation
• Experience in working within the RC/RC Movement
• Experience in strategy development, developing tools and guidance, providing technical assistance and in establishing and maintaining networks

Knowledge, Skills and Language

Required:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with independent decision making capacity
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills with the ability to represent the International Federation and to negotiate and influence peoples opinions
• Knowledge of technical aspects of disaster preparedness, relief and recovery and of key donor and partner organisations
• Flexible and adaptable to work effectively in a multicultural environment and ability to travel at short notice
• Computer knowledge as a user - self supporting in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluently spoken and written English

Preferred:

• Extensive knowledge of RC/RC and UN global disaster response tools
• Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic)

Niveau hiérarchique

Confirmé

Secteur

• Gestion des associations et fondations

Type d’emploi

Temps plein

Fonctions

How to apply:

If you are interested please apply on our website before Wednesday 27 May 2020.