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As a major player in the social and solidarity economy, the French Red Cross manages a network of more than 600 institutions and services in the health, medico-social and training sectors. It is also the head of 12 regional institutes for health and social training.
At’international, the CRF intervenes in 16 countries alongside National Societies and 2 regional platforms (PIRAC and PIROI), on the following themes: Health and Disaster risk management.
Just as in the professions that’elle develops and implements in France, the French Red Cross at’international inscribes all its missions in a sustainable humanitarian action plan. This is reflected in an articulation of the activities of’urgency, post-emergency, crisis exit and reconstruction aimed at the best efficiency. The’objective is to carry out actions with lasting effects and to allow the populations to regain their full autonomy.
Our association is also committed to strengthening its presence and promoting its priority commitments within the International Movement.
By joining us, you will share our commitment and ethics and develop your skills.
The Malagasy Red Cross (CRM) :
The Malagasy Red Cross (CRM) was founded in 1915 and was recognized by the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in 1963 following the signing by the government malagasy of the Geneva Conventions of 1949. Currently, the CRM has 30,000 members, 14,300 volunteers and 23 branches. The national headquarters of the CRM is located in Antananarivo.
Disaster risk management (CRM), humanitarian crises and climate change are the main strategic priorities of the CRM (2021-2025), as well as the development of national society and humanitarian diplomacy. CRM is one of the country’s leading organizations working on disaster preparedness, emergency response, rapid recovery and resilience. CRM is part of the national emergency response mechanism led by the Malagasy government through the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (NGRC).
The French Red Cross (CRF) in the Indian Ocean and Madagascar :
Since the creation of the Regional Action Platform of the’Indian Ocean (PIROI) based in Reunion in 2000, the CRF has established a close relationship with the Malagasy Red Cross. A permanent delegation of the FIU was present in Madagascar from 2006 to 2012. In September 2022, the French Red Cross reopened a delegation to strengthen its action on disaster risk management. In support of the Malagasy Red Cross, the French Red Cross (CRF), the German Red Cross (CRA) and the Luxembourg Red Cross (AICRL) have decided to form a consortium (lead CRA) in order to develop a programme funded by the European Union’ (PPP ECHO), which will, with the objectives of’ to accelerate local’action in humanitarian and health crises in Madagascar. In Madagascar,the French Red Cross aims to continue to support the Malagasy Red Cross in the development of projects in the areas of risk management related to climate change and the hazards of’ natural origin and epidemics, as well as on its organizational development.
Post
Under the supervision of the head of delegation, the RCMP delegate will be responsible for the implementation,’, the monitoring and evaluation and capitalization of money transfer activities deployed in two municipalities of the Fitovinany region and make the link with the coordination team based in Antananarivo. It will also be responsible for issuing recommendations for the continuation of the programme in the region.
In the event of an emergency, it will be required to support response operations, in collaboration with le.la head of delegation, CR/CR and external partners.
MISSIONS & ACTIVITIES
- Mission 1 : Support the project management
- Mission 2 : To ensure the management of the’information, the monitoring, the’evaluation, the reporting and the capitalization
- Mission 3 : Contribute to external representation and coordination
- Mission 4 : Contribute to the development, planning and development of the CRF RCMP strategy in the country
- Mission 5 : Ensure the monitoring of risk and in the event of an emergency, guarantee the coordination of emergency response operations
- Mission 6 : Guaranteeing Community Commitment and Accountability to Beneficiaries
- Mission 7 : Participate in good partnership relations and the development of the national society
- Mission 8 : Ensure the efficient and dynamic’animation of the team based in Manakara
HIERARCHICAL AND FUNCTIONAL LINKS
- Hierarchical link : Works under hierarchical responsibility du.de the head of delegation
- Operational link : In conjunction with the project manager based in Antananarivo, ensures the follow-up of the project staff (cash technician and S&E manager)
Collaborates internally with :
- The PPP project manager based in Antananarivo
- The head of delegation and the’ support team based in Antananarivo
- The Malagasy Red Cross officials and chiefs of staff based in Antananarivo, in particular the cash chief
- L’Mecommission de la Croix-Rouge Malagasy dedicated to the project
- The regional branch of the Malagasy Red Cross in Fitovinany
Collaborates externally with :
- Consortium partners (German Red Cross, Luxembourg Red Cross, IFRC)
- Operational partners based in Manakara (ACF, ADRA, WFP, UNICEF, FID)
- Donors of funds (ECHO)
Join-us
You want to join a large association that works daily with vulnerable people !
You are looking for meaning and want to flourish within’a company committed and carrying values.
You give importance to the principles and values defended and carried by the French Red Cross (Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary work, Unity, Universality)
JOIN US !!!
Date of taking of desired position
1 August 2024
Practical information related to the position
’emploi conditions
- Status type : expatriate
- Contract type : CDD of French law/precarity premium paid at the end of the contract
- End of year premium : equivalent to a 13th month in the pro-rata at the time of presence
- Perdiem : daily perdiem which varies according to the country
- Leaveovers : 5 weeks of paid leave/year and 21 days of recovery – Ticket of’avion 100% supported by the CRf for home/mission journey for leave at 6 months
- Health coverage : CFE + Mutuelle MSH (covered 100%) – 75% supported by the CRf
- MedEvac insurance/repatriation : YES
- Other insurances : pension (death-disability)
Summarized
- Location : Manakara – MADAGASCAR
- Duration: 3 Months
- To provide : 1 August 2024
The French Red Cross reserves the right to close a recruitment before the’ deadline date of the announcement and submission of applications. Thank you for your understanding.
Without further contact from us within 3 weeks, please consider that we do not give favorable follow-up to your application.
Female applications encouraged.
Training on line :
To get to know the Red Cross Movement better, we invite you to take two free online training courses accessible to all. The realization of these training courses is a plus in your application : W.O.R.C. (World of Red Cross and Red Crescent): this training course addresses topics such as the origin and history of the Movement, its fundamental principles, the emblem, the International Federation, the ICRC and national societies. Stay Safe, meanwhile, aims to develop a common culture of safety management within the Movement. You will find these courses on the’learning Platform of the International Federation: https://ifrc.csod.com/client/ifrc/default.aspx
Qualifications & experiences
- Training bac + 5 in disaster risk management, project management or related topics.
- Experience of’at least 3 years in the’humanitarian and in the field of disaster risk management.
- Experience in the implementation and monitoring of cash transfer programs is required
Skills
Mandatory requirements for the position
- Skills in program/project management
- Excellent writing and’analysis skills (internal/external reporting, protocols, agreements, methodologies)
- Editorial skills and experience in’ reporting
- Good analytical and synthetic mind
- Field experience in isolated areas is a plus
- International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
Skills appreciated
- Mastery of the Office pack (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), networking (G-Suite/Google Workspace)
- Knowledge of the mechanisms of response to the’urgency
Skills related to the’specific mission environment :
- Flexibility and ability to’ fast adaptation
- Autonomy and versatility
- Retention, patience and diplomacy in institutional relations
- Ability to link the field to coordination teams
- Ability to work with a multicultural team
- Resistance to stress and high workload
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good capacity of’initiative
- Good teaching and negotiation skills
Languages
- Excellent level of French compulsory (spoken and written)
- English (spoken and written)