Country Manager at British Red Cross

Purpose of the Position

• Lead BRC’s partnership with the designated Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies.
• To deliver country plans in line with agreed overall strategy for the International Directorate and the regional strategy, ensuring an integrated approach to National Society capacity development, disaster management, community resilience, and other BRC supported RCM activities.
• To manage and coordinate the delivery of all BRC support to the National Society, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) and/or the ICRC in the assigned countries.
• To support the development of the capacity of the National Societies in line with their own strategic direction to respond to emergencies and to build resilience in vulnerable communities, ensuring the appropriate deployment of resources and technical advice.
• Manage BRC’s in-country presence in Nairobi, leading a small team of programme, finance and support staff.

This position is based in Nairobi, with travel within the sub-region and to the UK as required.