British Red Cross recruits 01 Regional Officer

EMPLOYER: British Red Cross
TITLE: Regional Officer- West and Central Africa
LOCATION: Moorgate, London
CONTRACT: Permanent

SALARY: Circa GBP 28,450

The British Red Cross (BRC) helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies. We enable vulnerable people in the UK and abroad to prepare for and withstand emergencies in their own communities. Once the crisis is over, we help them in their recovery and rehabilitation.As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the world’s largest independent humanitarian network, the British Red Cross is bound by, and committed to its fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.Do you want to work as part of the biggest humanitarian organisation globally?We are looking for two experienced Regional Officers for West and Central Africa to join our West and Central Africa and OSBs team based in our London- Moorgate Office

Reporting to the Head of Region for West and Central Africa and the OSBs you will play a key part in the effective coordination and mobilisation of resources in UKO to support the delivery of regional and country strategies.

As Regional Officer, you will:
*   Support the Head of Region and Country Managers in the development, monitoring and reporting of regional and country strategies, and new regional/ country projects and initiatives.
*    Act as a UK Regional focal point for overseas country teams within the West and Central Africa, facilitating engagement and information flow with all internal and external stakeholders.
*    Act as the regional focal point for Fundraising and Communications.
*  Support Head of Region and Country Managers with development and engagement of Red Cross Movement partnerships.
*   Represent the regional team at internal and external meetings, conferences and other public engagements as required by Head of Region or Country Managers.

You will have a good understanding of the regional context and the international humanitarian system in addition to experience of working in international disaster response or development and working with remote teams.

Required Experience and Skills:
*    Fluency in French
*   Experience of compiling programme documents including proposals, donor proposals and reports.
*    Experience of stakeholder management and working across multiple teams
*    Experience of working with DFID, Trust and Foundations and other donors.
*    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
*    Presentation and report writing skills.
*    Excellent IT skills, including all basic MS office packages.
*    Very good competency with spreadsheets and financial administration.
*    Ability to travel and work within the region up to 25% of time.

For further information please see the full Job Description here

To apply please visit our website www.redcross.org.uk//Jobs.

Applications close at 23:59 (UK Time Zone) on 17th July 2019. Interview scheduled to take place 30th July.

 

We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include:
*    36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
*    Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
*    Up to 6% contributory pension
*    Flexible working policy

Click here for further details on our staff benefits

A little bit more about us…
The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country – we’re there when you need us.
Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started.

As part of its recruitment and selection process the British Red Cross undertakes criminal records checks on all individuals who regularly work with or have access to children and vulnerable adults.

At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of; age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Diversity is something we celebrate and we want you to be able to bring your authentic-self to the Red Cross. We want you to feel that you are in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness.

In the British Red Cross we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place, and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators are dealt with effectively.

If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisation’s Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website.
The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).

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