Madagascar: Project Delegate (m/f/d), Farafangana/Madagascar

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 Manager in Madagascar

The CRM (Malagasy Red Cross) and the German Red Cross (GRC) are jointly implementing a project in 76 villages in Farafangana and Vangaindrano Districts in the south-east of Madagascar. Using participatory approaches, the project aims at decreasing negative effects of natural hazards and disasters and at improving the food security of around 30.000 people. The project is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and will end in December 2019.

Duration: starting as soon as possible for 1 year (until 31.12.2019)

Location: Farafangana, Madagascar

Responsibilities and Tasks:

· Manage the project under the leadership of the GRC Project Delegate, the Malagasy Red Cross as national counterpart and other partners;

· Support the GRC Project Delegate in the daily management and administration of the project;

· Manage, organise and document procurement processes;

· Conduct regular visits to suppliers and verify offers;

· Represent the GRC in meetings and events, chair and document meetings with the national society;

· Train local staff and volunteers.

Required Skills:

· Solid expertise in Project Management;

· Proven experience in implementing and managing donor funded projects (esp. BMZ);

· Proven experience in logistics, procurement processes and/or monitoring and evaluation;

· Knowledge on food security and disaster risk reduction would be an asset;

· Oral and written fluency in English, good command of French language;

· 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;

· Readiness to go on assignment without partner;

· Ability to work effectively in multi-cultural environments;

· 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 personal allowance to cover your accommodation. In addition to a full insurance package GRC is covering a home flight within a 12-months period of assignment. You will benefit from a comprehensive training package and receive briefings and coaching prior as well as during and after your mission. Medical check-ups and Psychosocial Support Service are included in your assignment. This is a non-family post.

Kindly apply by submitting your application by using the GRC online application system DRK HR net (https://drkhrnet.drk.de)until 31.12.2018.

Please indicate Ref. No. 2018 -131 with your application.

Further information on our recruiting procedure can be found on our homepage https://www.drk.de/en/be-involved/international-vacancies/

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