Deputy Regional Representative - Africa at Norwegian Red Cross

Purpose:

• The Deputy Regional Representative will be responsible for managing Norwegian Red Cross' contribution to the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement’s disaster preparedness response and deputizing for the Regional Representative.

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Ensure that Norwegian Red Cross proactively contributes to preparedness and response to climate disasters in the region.
• Deputize for the Regional Representative. Manage regional mobile staff in accordance with Norwegian Red Cross leadership model.

Operational Responsibilities:

• Monitor relevant risks in the region, providing updated analysis and recommendations to the Regional Representative and Global Disaster Management Unit at Headquarters (HQ).
• Coordinate the assessment of Emergency Appeals and Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) operations in the region, advising on support to emergency operations.
• Ensure Norwegian Red Cross funded initiatives improve regional disaster preparedness and response operations.
• Engage and motivate the professional development of regional mobile delegates, following up on yearly plans.
• Oversee that technical delegates in the region work collaboratively with other personnel globally and in priority countries.
• Serve as the focal point in the region for coordination with management and staff at the Global Disaster Management Unit at HQ.

Qualifications:

Formal Competence:

• Higher education at master level within relevant field.

Professional Experience:

• Significant experience from managing disaster preparedness and response operations.
• Successful track record of emergency response deployments is an asset.
• Technical expertise in Health or WASH, including management of Health or WASH programs in emergency contexts is an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of disaster preparedness and response mechanisms.
• Fluency in English; working proficiency French, Swahili, or other regional languages an asset.

Personal Qualifications:

• Proactive and takes responsibility in various situations.
• Clear and engaging communication skills.
• Collaborative and shares expertise effectively.
• Effective leadership promoting team development.
• Solution-oriented mindset in problem-solving.