La Fédération Internationale des Sociétés de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge (FICR) recrute un.e Coordinateur.trice de programme en Grèce.

La Fédération Internationale des Sociétés de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge (FICR) recrute un.e Coordinateur.trice de programme en Grèce.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job Purpose

The Programme Coordinator is responsible for delivering high quality, coherent and well-coordinated IFRC programming and operational support to the Hellenic Red Cross. Working under the direct supervision of the Head of Delegation for Greece, the programme coordinator maintains oversight of the evolving humanitarian context in Greece and ensures that IFRC programme and operational support is fully aligned with the strategic priorities and organisational development of the Hellenic RC.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Programme Coordination and Oversight:

• Coordinate IFRC support to the Hellenic RC as per agreed plans of action.
• Manage staff under supervision, and ensure they deliver agreed outcomes on time and on budget.
• Lead planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting for programmes under direct responsibility.
• Lead the process of effective, timely and comprehensive reporting to partners and back donors in collaboration with the respective technical colleagues.
• Provide technical guidance, oversight, and support to personnel in implementing IFRC-funded activities, ensuring the application of IFRC policies, procedures, and standards.
• Assume budget holder role(s), ensuring sound planning and financial management in accordance with IFRC policies, standards, and practices for IFRC funded projects in Greece.
• Oversee management of contracts associated with IFRC-funded activities, ensuring contracts are updated, reporting requirements met, and pledge timelines clearly documented and tracked.
• Develop operational strategies, DREF requests and Emergency Appeals where required, in close consultation with Hellenic RC and in line with global guidance and standards. Support the preparation of readiness and contingency plans.
• Promote and engage in systematic monitoring and evaluation of IFRC-supported programmes and operations to ensure that implementation is timely, relevant, effective and in line with best international practice, and to contribute to the identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned for organizational sharing and learning.
• Promote the full integration of National Society Development (NSD) interventions within and across all programmes and operations to ensure effective capacity building support.

Resource Mobilization:

• Ensure effective communication with donors and maintain an oversight of all funding and pledges related to programmes and operations and ensure these are delivered on time and are of quality.
• Coordinate with the Strategic Engagement and Partnerships (SEP) team in the Regional Office for Europe, Partner National Societies and donors to mobilize resources in support of programmes and operations in Greece.
• Contribute to the development of a viable Hellenic RC resource mobilization strategy and plan of action to enhance its financial self-reliance and independence.

Coordination, Cooperation and Networking:

• Facilitate regular operational and technical coordination with Movement and external partners.
• Coordinate technical and financial support of Movement and external partners for ongoing programmes as well as for emerging disasters and crises.
• Support and engage with the Humanitarian Diplomacy Office and the National Society Development Office to enable strong coherence between the programme unit and key functions.
• Establish close coordination, cooperation and working relationship with technical file holders in the Europe region.

Education

Required:

• Relevant university degree or equivalent qualification.

Preferred: 

• Basic Training Course (BTC/IMPACT/World of Red Cross, or equivalent).

Experience

Required:

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in humanitarian or development sector;
• 5 years of proven experience in managing teams, plans, programmes and budgets ;
• Proven experience in at least one key technical area of focus (health, migration, disaster management, and/or organizational development);
• Experience in proposal writing, narrative and financial reporting.

Preferred: 

• Experience in emergency operations and/or NS capacity building;
• Experience in the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement.

Application process