The German Red Cross (GRC) is part of a worldwide community assisting victims of conflicts and disasters and people affected by social or health related crises. The Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement provides vulnerable people with assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the Movement: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. The German Red Cross assists in disaster response, rehabilitation and capacity building projects on appeals of their sister organisations within the Movement.
GRC is currently seeking a Project Delegate (m/f/d) responsible to introduce the Forecast-based Financing (FbF) mechanism in Somalia. The FbF concept is new to our partner, the Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) and this will be the first Red Cross/Red Crescent FbF project in Somalia.
The implementation focusses on the development of an Early Action Protocol (EAP), the strengthening of local and national capacities for FbF planning and implementation and coordinated advocacy for the institutionalisation of FbF on policy level. The project strives to develop and establish the Forecast-based Financing mechanism in Somalia.
Duration: Starting January 2022 for one year (with the possibility for extension)
Place of assignment: Hargeisa, Somaliland, Somalia, with frequent travels to Nairobi
Responsibilities:
The Project Delegate will support the efficient and effective implementation of the new FbF project in Somalia and engage in a combination of capacity building activities for the benefit of the SRCS as well as providing technical guidance and support to SRCS in Forecast based Financing programming. To achieve this aim, the Project Delegate will need to establish good working relationships with SRCS counterparts and along with SRCS colleagues to work collaboratively with other stakeholders.
The Project Delegate works as part of the Uganda/Somalia German Red Cross Delegation in under the direction and guidance of the Head of Office based in Kampala/Uganda.
- In close cooperation with the Somali Red Crescent Society lead the direct implementation of the FbF-project to achieve the planned results
- Comprehensive proactive and timely project management, incl. reporting, M&E, management of finances, procurement, HR and visibility, in line with GRC and donor (FFO) standards
- Support SRCS to liaise, coordinate and cooperate with Government authorities, Red Cross Red Crescent partners as well as relevant national & international organizations and stakeholders active in the field of Early Warning Early Action/Anticipation to promote the integration of FbF mechanisms into the national system
- Liaise and cooperate with expert organisations on aspects of FbF (such as Red Cross Climate Centre)
- Improve access to validated forecast data and oversee the development of forecast-based thresholds for early actions in hazard- prone areas (supported by a technical advisor)
- Support and guide the process of the development and testing of one EAP, particularly by identifying relevant effective early actions and establishing procedures that allow their timely implementation once a forecast threshold has been reached and according to SRCS needs and capacities
- Work jointly with SRCS on strengthening their capacities and advocacy role in the field of Climate Change Adaptation and FbF Work and contribute to embedding the FbF mechanism into their existing procedures leading to an overall increased preparedness and response capacity of the National Society
- Contribute to further improvement of the MEAL system in SRCS to measure the impact of the EAP’s implementation and thereby contribute to building evidence for the FbF-mechanism and coordinate relevant research work
- Participate in and contribute to regional dialogue platforms that serve to exchange lessons learned with other FbF-projects in the region
- Assure compilation and sharing of results, learning and uptake with the International Dialogue Platforms organized by German Red Cross as well as other relevant events
- Facilitate strong exchange and communication between National Societies in the region and exchange relevant learnings, needs and information with the Anticipation Hub and the FbF team in GRC HQ
- Actively exchange and coordinate with other projects on anticipatory action in the region and beyond, stay informed on discussions and further developments in this sector in the country
Required Skills:
- Relevant experience in the field of Disaster Risk Reduction/Preparedness; Familiarity with Early Warning Early Action/Anticipatory Humanitarian Action is an advantage
- Strong project management skills, particularly PCM and participatory methods
- Experience in developing and executing effective monitoring and evaluation
- Experience in cooperating with local partners and putting their priorities, needs and capacities in the center contributing to their capacity strengthening
- Experience working for the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement is an advantage
- Excellent communication skills, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively and build relationships at all levels, taking into account cultural and language differences
- Readiness to work in remote areas
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Ability and agreement to adhere to the Red Cross Red Crescent Fundamental Principles
- Oral and written fluency in English, German is of advantage
- Ability to work effectively in multi-cultural environments
- Readiness to go on assignment without partner
- Ability to complete a thorough medical screening process 'working abroad under specific climate and health conditions'
- Valid Driving Licence
What we offer you:
You will be part of a highly motivated professional and multicultural team. We offer you a compensation package according to the collective employment agreement of the GRC, an expatriation allowance during your mission as well as coverage of the accommodation. In addition to a full insurance package GRC is covering a home flight within a 12-months period of assignment. Medical check-ups and Psychosocial Support Service are included in your assignment and a comprehensive training package as well as briefings prior, during and after your mission will complete your employment.
How to apply:
Kindly apply by submitting your application until 08.11.2021 by by using the GRC online application system.