Officer, Women as Humanitarian Leaders at International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Coordination and Secretariat Support

• Provide secretariat support to the Women in Leadership Africa Steering Committee and working groups.
• Maintain and update an online platform for sharing documents and resources related to women’s leadership activities.
• Support the organization and facilitation of online webinars, technical training, and networking meetings for women in leadership.
• Coordinate with external organizations to develop and maintain mentoring and coaching programs.
• Support the drafting of concept notes, reports, and policy recommendations related to women’s leadership in Africa.
• Additionally, the position will support the development and roll-out of Humanitarian Leadership Operations for Corporate Services.

Capacity Building and Mentorship

• Organize bi-annual leadership training workshops for women in IFRC Africa and National Societies.
• Support the identification and selection of women for skill development and certification programs in leadership and management.
• Facilitate mentorship and coaching programs to connect aspiring female leaders with experienced women in leadership roles.

Networking and Advocacy

• Promote active participation of women in the GlowRed network and other leadership forums.
• Facilitate regional networking opportunities and collaboration among female leaders.
• Advocate for increased representation of women in governance and management structures within the IFRC and National Societies.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Track progress on women’s participation in leadership roles and provide periodic reports.
• Conduct surveys and collect feedback to assess the impact of the initiative.
• Contribute to strategic discussions on gender equity and inclusion within IFRC Africa.

Other Responsibilities

• Actively work towards the achievement of the IFRC’s goals and gender commitments.
• Abide by and uphold the principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager or steering committee.

Duties applicable to all staff.

• Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals.
• Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles.
• Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.

Education

• University degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, International Development, or a related field. Required.

Experience

• Working or volunteering experience with a Red Cross or Red Crescent Society in Africa. Preferred.
• Knowledge of the RCRC Movement. Preferred.
• Working experience in gender and inclusion programming, particularly related to leadership development. Preferred.
• Working experience in organizing capacity-building initiatives, mentorship programs, and networking events. Preferred.