Belgian Red Cross,Expert Delegate Disaster Risk Reduction Belgian Red Cross-Flanders Jobs in Malawi

Closing date: 15 Apr 2017

The disaster
preparedness program in Malawi is funded by the European Commission –
Humanitarian Aid & Civil Protection (ECHO). Belgian Red Cross-Flanders
(BRC-FL) leads the program, which is implemented by a consortium between the
Netherlands Red Cross, Danish Red Cross and Malawi Red Cross. The overall
objective of the program is to strengthen the capacities to cope
with and
respond to natural hazards, both on an institutional level (Malawian
authorities as well as Red Cross response structures) and on a community level,
with special attention to setting up cash transfer structures.

Job
Description

The
expert delegate is the overall end-responsible for the ECHO-funded
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) project, and works in close collaboration
with the Belgian Red Cross-Flanders Country Representative and with
representatives of the Netherlands and Danish Red Cross, consortium
partners to this project.
The
expert delegate provides technical and managerial assistance to its
implementing partner, the Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) to ensure the
successful, qualitative and timely implementation of the ECHO-funded DRR
project.
As an
expert delegate, you are the point of contact for managerial and technical
input on disaster preparedness (DP) & DRR for the various parties
involved in the program, and you coordinate the delivery of technical
input from the different partners, according to the assigned areas of
expertise and agreements.
You
ensure qualitative planning, monitoring and reporting throughout the
project implementation phase, in line with ECHO, BRC-FL and MRCS
guidelines and procedures, and as per the MoU’s and grant agreement. You
assure adherence to these guidelines through guidance, overview, coaching
and capacity building of MRCS national staff involved in the project. You
facilitate joint progress reviews based on quarterly financial and
narrative (indicator-based) reporting, and adapt planning and budget
forecasts accordingly.
You are
also responsible for facilitating the knowledge transfer on DP and DRR
towards and between the Red Cross partners and other organizations by
assisting them, among others, in the documentation of lessons learned and
good practices, organizing exchange activities and workshops, or
developing and delivering relevant training.
You
will report directly to the Head of Humanitarian Operations of BRC-FL,
providing accurate and timely information regarding progress against
targets and financial status.

Qualifications

You
possess a Master’s degree or have similar qualifications based on
experience.
You
have at least 7 years of professional experience, of which the
implementation of DRR/DP programs has been an essential part.
You are
familiar with ECHO-funded programs and with their requirements regarding
financial and narrative management and reporting.
Your
extensive knowledge on DP/DRR and humanitarian aid in general make you an
expert in this field.
Experience
in international project management is considered an added value.
You
possess a thorough knowledge of the most common software tools (Word,
Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, …).
You
have an excellent knowledge of English, both spoken and written; knowledge
of Dutch would be an added value.
You
have knowledge of evidence-based methodology or are motivated to enhance
your knowledge in this field;
You are
a results-oriented problem solver with a strong team spirit and sense of
initiative;
You
have strong communication and negotiation skills combined with the
necessary diplomatic skills;
You
have a driving license;

Further
information

You are
part of an internationally recognized humanitarian organization, which can
make a difference;
An
exciting and relevant challenge;
A
fixed-term contract of 15 months (with possible extension);
Beginning
of contract: between 01/07/2017 and 01/09/2017;
Compensation
based on BRC-FL salary scales and seniority, including overseas social
security and comprehensive insurance;
Non-accompanied
posting.