Country: Peru
Closing date: 20 Jun 2017
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 internationally on appeals of their sister organisations within the Movement.
GRC is currently seeking a Project Manager in the field of Disaster Risk Reduction.
In fulfilling their auxiliary role, the Peruvian Red Cross provides support to their government in advocating for stronger frameworks in the field of DRR. At the same time, the IFRC provides counsel and support to regional organizations to fulfill the commitments made under the international instruments, such as the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, the Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement, etc.
The goal of this Regional Project under the leadership of the IFRC, financed by ECHO, is to strengthen Disaster Risk Management (DRM) systems in South America through civil-military relations and updated policy frameworks. It will be implemented in several South American countries. The Project Manager will be responsible for the implementation of the project component that refers to Peru and was assigned to the German Red Cross.
The civil-military coordination to achieve common objectives shall be strengthened, as well as efficiency and effective humanitarian assistance ensured. Therefore armed forces of Peru and Ecuador will be strengthened in Disaster Risk Management through the development of training packages, courses and experience exchanges with EU Armed Forces. All activities will be implemented with respect for the Movement’s fundamental principles, particularly, impartiality, independence and neutrality, as well as aligned with the internationally accepted recommendations promoted by the IFRC in disaster law.
The Project Manager works as part of the German Red Cross delegation and is accountable, under the direction and guidance of the Head of the Regional Office and the Desk Officer at GRC HQ, for leading and managing the implementation of the activities in Peru, covering the key tasks and responsibilities set out below. The Project Manager will have to coordinate closely with the IFRC as the lead agency for the overall project and will support the strengthening of the Peruvian Red Cross and its coordination and interaction with Government and military actors in DRR with the specific aim of minimizing the vulnerability of the affected population.
Duration: starting August 2017 for 9 months
Location: Lima, Peru
Responsibilities and Tasks:
- Provide overall leadership, management and technical guidance to ensure the achievement of project objectives and delivery of project outputs in close consultation with national stakeholders and partners in Peru
- Advise and guide the Peruvian Red Cross National Coordinator for the result
- Liaising and maintaining a close working relationship with the armed forces, different Government departments, NGOs and civil society on behalf of German Red Cross, when appropriate, to ensure a smooth linkage between German Red Cross and these organizations on matters of disaster management
- Perform regular financial and narrative reporting to GRC Headquarters in Berlin in accordance with donor/partner requirements and internal GRC regulations
Required Skills:
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in the field of Disaster Risk Reduction
- Strong project management skills, particularly PCM and participatory methods
- Good understanding of key natural disaster risk reduction issues and linkages to relief and development programmes
- Experience in implementing and managing donor funded projects
- Experience in managing projects in civil-military context would be a very strong asset
- Minimum 3 years of experience working abroad
- Skills in negotiation and persuasion, advocacy and for mainstreaming new concepts and approaches
- Very good written and oral Spanish and English; knowledge of German would be a strong asset
- Ability and agreement to adhere to the Red Cross Red Crescent Fundamental Principles
- Ability to train and guide local community volunteers
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Assertive, with high intercultural sensitivity
- Excellent computer skills (Windows XP, spreadsheets, word-processing, databases and other programmes)
- Ability to complete a thorough medical screening process 'working abroad under specific climate and health conditions'
- Readiness to go on assignment without partner / family posting
- Valid Driving Licence
GRC offers you a compensation package according to the collective employment agreement of the GRC as well as an expatriation allowance during your mission. Depending on the post specific situation we either provide you with an accommodation or a personal allowance to cover your accommodation. In addition to a full insurance package (health insurance for residence abroad, private accident insurance, private liability insurance, luggage insurance) GRC is as well covering a home flight withing a 12-month period of assignment and medical check-ups before and after your mission. Before your assignment you will benefit from a comprehensive training package and receive briefings prior as well as during and after your mission.
Kindly apply by submitting your application by using the GRC online application system DRK HRnet until June 20th 2017.
Please indicate Ref. No. 2017- 098 with your application.
Further information on our recruiting procedure can be found on our homepage.
How to apply:
Kindly apply by submitting your application by using the GRC online application system DRK HRnet until June 20th 2017.
Please indicate Ref. No. 2017- 098 with your application.
Further information on our recruiting procedure can be found on our homepage.