Job vacancy for Regional Representatives in American Red Cross, Abuja Office

Working closely with the Director of Zone office as an integral part of the zonal team, the Head of the Regional representation is responsible for the Secretariat´s successful delivery of services tailored to the needs of National Societies of the sub-region related to the Global Agenda Goals. Building and maintaining the day-to-day working relationship with these National Societies, s/he is accountable for developing the Secretariat´s strategy for the sub-region covering the key tasks.
Objectives

• Strengthening National Societies (NS) to deliver services within the four core global agenda goals and to advocate on behalf of vulnerable people
• Coordination, cooperation and strategic partnerships
• The Regional Representative will take on other tasks that fall within the Secretariat priorities, as discussed and agreed with the Zone Office
• Management of Secretariat resources in the region
• Establish and ensure effective working relationships with the Zone Office responsible for the support to the regional representation.
• To ensure efficient and effective management of Federation resources in the operations/programmes under his responsibility.
• To ensure that the Federation Secretariat, through the relevant Department, is kept fully informed on developments in the country and on the operations/programmes under responsibility.

Requirements

• 5 years management experience in a similarly wide-ranging role.
• 5 years experience of working for a humanitarian aid organisation in disaster management in developing countries (preferably in West Africa region and with RC/RC).
• 5 years experience of analyzing, planning, and managing relief and development programmes and resources.
• 5 years experience of managing, coaching, and supporting staff.
• Proven skills and experience in strategy development/implementation, and finance and risk management.
• Demonstrated success in planning, project management and reporting.
• Experience of planning and managing finances and budgets.
• Experience of acting in a senior representational role.

Application
Interested candidates should apply now