Program Officer
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 191-member National Societies (NSs). The overall aim of IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by NSs with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises. IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services. IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. IFRC also has country cluster delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.
Details / requirements:
Job Title |
Program Officer |
Classification Level |
Program Officer (Grade 6) |
Organizational Unit / Duty Station (Department / Zone Office / Delegation..... etc) |
Canadian Red Cross Delegation Nepal – working under IFRC delegation in Nepal |
Immediate Supervisor’s Title |
Canadian Red Cross Country Representative |
Technical Manager’s Title (if applicable) |
Canadian Red Cross Technical Coordinator Delegate |
Number of Direct Reports (if applicable) |
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Number of Indirect Reports (if applicable) |
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Organizational context (where the job is located in the Organization)
The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) Program Officer will be responsible to support the CRC Technical Coordinator in working with the Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) to implement the Basic Health Care-Lite (BHC-Lite) project, the partnership with McGill University and the University of British Columbia (UBC) to build the capacity of rural health facilities of the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), the Semi Permanent Rasuwa District Hospital construction project and any other programs developed in agreement between NRCS and CRC. The CRC Program Officer will work from the CRC Delegation Office in Kathmandu with all NRCS units and staff in accordance with the mandate and mission of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement.
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Job purpose
The Program Officer will work in direct coordination with the CRC Technical Coordinator, CRC Country Representative and CRC Health Delegate to support NRCS with the development of project documents, including monitoring and evaluation, timely reporting, and review in line with program objectives, indicators, work plans and organizational strategies. |
Job duties and responsibilities
The scope of work shall comprise but not necessarily be limited to the following: Planning and Coordination (40%): In close collaboration with the CRC Technical Coordinator will:
Operational implementation (50%): In close collaboration with the Technical Coordinator will:
Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation (10%): In close collaboration with the Technical Coordinator will:
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Duties applicable to all staff
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Actively work towards the achievement of the Canadian Red Cross results |
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Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles |
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Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Line Manager |
Position Requirements
Education |
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Preferred |
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University Degree related to information management, project planning, health or other related sector |
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Experience |
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Required |
Preferred |
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Experience of working for the Red Cross/Red Crescent |
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One (1) to Two (2) years of experience with program support or other relevant experience |
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Experience in humanitarian programming and emergency response setting |
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Work well in a team environment, able to work effectively with cooperative groups, donors, project staff, and other beneficiaries |
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Knowledge and Skills |
Required |
Preferred |
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High level of interpersonal and communication skills |
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Ability to work under pressure, flexibility |
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IT and information management skills related to projects |
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Computer skills (Windows, Excel, word-processing) |
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Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills, rigor and ability to prioritize goals |
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Languages |
Required |
Preferred |
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Fluently spoken and written Nepalese and English |
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Competencies (to be filled in by HR) |
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Accountability. |
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Integrity |
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Building trust |
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Team work |
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Communication |
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Overview
Category | Development / Administrative |
Openings | 1 |
Salary | Rs. 0 / Hour |
Experience | Please check details below. |
Education | Please check details below. |
Posted Date | 30 Apr, 2016 |
Apply Before | 14 May, 2016 |
City | Kathmandu |