Vacancy Announcement – International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) CCST – Climate and Resilience Manager
The International
Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies’ mission is to improve the
lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity.
It is the world’s
largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in
over 190 countries.
Find out more on: www.ifrc.org
The International
Federation-Country Cluster Support Team is looking for candidate to be based in
Jakarta, Indonesia for the post of
Climate and Resilience Manager
(12 Months Fixed Term
contract – possible extension)
Responsibilities and key tasks:
Policy and Planning
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Overall, promote climate related
Science-Policy-Practice links, including the Early Warning-Early Action
approach (& sharing ENSO forecasts etc.), directly supporting the
in-country Partners for Resilience and the IFRC.
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Support SPfR partners in engaging in IRM policy
processes to further enhance resilience building.
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Help carry lessons learned from local practices
to national policy makers and vice versa.
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Facilitate engagement between in-country
partners to optimize synergies in the strategic IRM related policy engagements.
Technical support
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Support to the in-country SPfR and the IFRC,
including on the deliverables defined during the inception phase and the
country team meetings.
Coordination, Cooperation, Networking and Partnership
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Liaise closely with RCCC thematic leads to
provide in–country support on the themes identified in Annex 1. In addition,
maintain close coordination with RCCC regional and global staff and regional
SPfR partners, IFRC and Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies.
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Engage in all planning and coordination meetings
of SPfR partners, contribute to project M&E and provide regular reporting
to the Climate Centre and partners.
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In line with RCRC’s auxiliary role to the
government, ensure proactive engagement with the latter, in close coordination
and partnership with the National Society and IFRC.
Knowledge Management, Public Awareness and Public Education
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Help identify and meet capacity building needs
and opportunities in SPfR alliance partners.
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Support the facilitation of Climate Centre-led
capacity building and knowledge management initiatives. (See Annex 2. for an
initial lists with new ideas and activities to enhance Capacity Building and
knowledge Management).
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Help promote climate-smart policies into
national and subnational practices (through Climate Centre representation where
needed and support to partner representation in relevant policy processes).
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Promote, monitor and document cross-learning
between SPfR and Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
Qualification & Experience :
1.
Advanced degree in relevant field.
2.
Extensive experience in the development of
climate related policy and strategies, and supporting multidisciplinary and
complex projects / programs on Resilience and confidence in engaging in and
supporting high-level policy discussions.
3.
Experience with resilience-building initiatives,
understanding of the need for combining IRM perspectives.
4.
Experience with the UN system, other
intergovernmental organizations and/or Development Banks is preferred.
5.
Experience working with the Red Cross Red
Crescent movement is preferred.
6.
Knowledge of and experience with international
climate related policy and/or financing mechanisms, and how these are
translated to national levels.
7.
Good knowledge of and affinity with the
functioning of the Red Cross and its fundamental principles, mandate and roles
is important.
8.
Ability to provide analyses and to compose
policy briefs on climate change.
9.
Good understanding of climate change and its
humanitarian implications.
10.
Mentoring skills to help others score high in
policy engagements.
11.
Appetite for learning, testing and applying
innovative techniques for learning, training and policy influencing.
12.
Accustomed to a complex international
environment with opposing players, sensitive to political relations.
13.
Proven written and verbal communication skills
(proposals, reports, texts for external communication) in English.
14.
Functional Competencies: Strategic orientation,
building alliances, leadership, empowering others, solution oriented.
Please submit your application letter addressing the above
qualifications and experience with your curriculum vitae on 05th
June 2016 at the latest to :
Human Resources Department
Email: [email protected]
Please indicate on the subject heading: Climate and
Resilience Manager
Only short listed candidates will be notified.