Organizational Context

Who we are?

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is a humanitarian organization established in Paris in 1919 after the first World War. It is the world’s largest volunteer-based humanitarian network, reaching 150 million people each year through our member National Societies. Together, we act before, during and after disasters and health emergencies to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people. We do so with impartiality as to nationality, race, gender, religious beliefs, class and political opinions. At the IFRC, we work as partners in development, responding to disasters, supporting healthy and safe living, and improving humanitarian standards. As a result, we help reduce vulnerabilities, make communities more resilient and foster a culture of peace around the world.

The IFRC is a component of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, which includes.

the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the 189 Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies.

Our vision is to inspire, encourage, facilitate and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies, with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering, and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.

What we do?

Our humanitarian work is guided by our 7 Fundamental Principles and centered on our mission “to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity” and focused on four core areas: promotion of the Movement’s Fundamental Principles and humanitarian values; disaster response; disaster preparedness, and health and care in the community.

How we do it?

The humanitarian assistance we deliver is carried out by networks of volunteers, Federation staff and Red Cross Red Crescent-National Societies. Strategy 2020 is our current guiding frameworks to deliver humanitarian assistance for the decade until the year 2020. Through its strategic aims and enabling actions we seek to organize ourselves effectively and efficiently. The three strategic aims are:

•  To save lives, protect livelihoods, and strengthen recovery from disasters and crises.
•  To enable healthy and safe living
•  To promote social inclusion and a culture of non-violence and peace

The three enabling actions are:

•  To build strong National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
•  To pursue Humanitarian Diplomacy to prevent and reduce vulnerability in a globalized work
•  To function effectively as the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Job Purpose

To support the Strategic Partnerships and Resource Mobilization dept. (SPRM ARO) in their work with technical units, country delegation offices and national societies, for partnership and funding development in emergencies. Also, to provide support to the overall SPRM Dept. as needed.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

•  Support the support the Strategic Partnerships and Resource Mobilization dept. (SPRM ARO) for Emergency Appeals in the following tasks, among others:
•  Mapping of donors and partners
•  Identification of funding opportunities and development of concept notes
•  Research and analysis of information
•  Ethical screenings & due diligences
•  Pledge registration & management
•  Coordination with the respective focal points from the regional office and sub-regional/country offices
•  Elaboration of tools, presentations, and documents for the department
•  Support coordination of partnership events and meetings
•  Support the work of the overall PRD department as needed.
•  Other duties that may be required.

Education

A degree in International Affairs, Social Science, Corporate Social Responsibility or other relevant area.

Experience

Data analysis Research Proposal development

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

Strong attention to details

Proactivity and willingness to learn.

Teamwork, well organized, responsible

Solution and results focus

Cross cultural experience

Sound writing skills.

Computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Fluency in Spanish and working knowledge of English

Competencies, Values and Comments

VALUES: Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability

CORE COMPETENCIES: Communication; Collaboration and Teamwork; Judgement and Decision Making; National Societies and Customer Relations; Creativity and Innovation; Building Trust