Field Officer

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  • Added Date: Monday, 10 March 2025
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Organizational Context

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the worldโ€™s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 191-member National Societies (NSs). The overall aim of IFRC is โ€œto inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by NSs 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.โ€ IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.

The IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

The IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into four main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Coordination, (ii) Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization, (iii) Management and Accountability and (iv) People and Strategy.

The IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. IFRC also has country cluster delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.

The IFRC has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and other forms of harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, and lack of integrity (including but not limited to financial misconduct). IFRC also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.

As the Cluster Delegation is technically supporting Malagasy RC to implement the Locally-led Multi Hazard Preparedness and Resilience Programme funded by FCDO, the field officer profile will support the program implementation in specific areas of interventions.

Job Purpose

To support the Malagasy Red Cross field staff in the day-to-day implementation, management and coordination of all aspects of the Locally led Multi Hazard Preparedness and Resilience Programme.

The Field Officer's main aim is to support the programme implementation and coordination. The Field Officer effectively contributes to the assistance of vulnerable people through a movement-coordinated approach. The Field Officer ensures proper technical support on areas such as Movement Coordination, Disaster Management, Relief, Shelter, WASH, Health and Care, PSS, Cash Transfer Programming, OD in Emergencies and other areas needed by the NS and IFRC.

The Filed Officer also supports the MRCS regional programme coordinator in coordination of the daily operations implementation, including security, HR and Finances The Officer must ensure all activities are implemented following the accepted humanitarian standards, while promoting capacity building of the NS and actively pursue community participation in the implementation of activities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Support MRCS and IFRC in management of activities related to the programme:

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โš ๏ธ ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ง๐ ๐ž ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐‹๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž ๐๐จ๐ฐ: ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ž๐ซ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐“๐ž๐œ๐ก๐ง๐ข๐ช๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ ๐ž๐ญ ๐š ๐ฃ๐จ๐› ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐”๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐Ž๐–!

  • In the defined location and component of the programme, support the MRCS field teams in project/program & design, set up, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting, and transition keeping in line with the objectives outlined in the programme documents.
  • Supporting the set up the initial operational plan in coordination with the National Society branch in the geographical area, considering the exit strategy for the operation from an early stage and how it might link to and support the NS long-term programmes.
  • Provide assistance to MRCS field staff and volunteers to effectively implement the programme activities in accordance to humanitarian standards (i.e. Sphere Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Response).
  • Support the NS and IFRC technical program teams in running field activities for specific programs, such as Health and Care, PSS, WASH, Relief, CEA, CTP and Restoring Family Links and others; ensuring technical support is provided for field teams.
  • Ensure field-level activities are aligned with the overall project objectives, priorities, and implementation plans.
  • Serve as a link between the IFRC and the MRC for the implementation of activities outlined in the area of assignment.
  • Together with NS counterpart and field teams provide regular monitoring field reports as required and/or as per given schedule, including reports on important events or situation developments.

    2. Contribute to reporting requirements by gathering field-level insights, lessons learned, and progress updates to support decision-making at both field and national levels.

    3. Support the MRCS field team to coordinate and liaise with internal and external partners in the assigned geographical area or operation component:

    • Represent the IFRC in planning and coordination meetings and external relationships/networking, in the assigned geographical area, providing RCRC reports to participating partners and ensuring alignment with the NS and the Movement.
    • Provide regular updates, including from coordination meetings held in the Movementโ€™s area of responsibility in the region, to IFRC and NS appropriate Focal Persons to inform overall country programme decision-making.
    • Support the organizing/facilitating of Movement coordination meetings chaired by the NS; IFRC and other Movement partners as needed.
    • Encourage NS to engage effectively with Movement partners, Regional and Local bodies at all levels, UN and international humanitarian organizations, NGOs, community groups and vulnerable peoples.
    • Ensure close linkage and co-operation with different NS and IFRC managerial and technical sectors.
    • Ensure activities are coordinated with communities and local actors, Participating National Societies (PNS), ERUs and rapid response personnel/teams in the area of responsibility in the assigned geographical area.
    • Orient the MRCS field staff to ensure the quality of the actions.
    • Link UN, NGO, Government resources, etc. to the NS and relevant technical sectors of the RCRC operation in the assigned geographical area.
    • Coordinate and collaborate with other corresponding Field Coordinators across the programme locations.
      Job Duties and Responsibilities (continued)

      4. Maintain regular coordination with the IFRC country office to provide updates, escalate challenges, and ensure coherence between field operations and national-level strategies.

      5. Work closely and support local branches of the NS in area of responsibility; Support the branch in building capacity where needed both in order to carry out current operations and for long-term organizational development.

      6. Continuously assess socio-political, humanitarian and security situations and gaps in area of responsibility. Report results regularly to IFRC team and NS counterparts to inform potential adjustments needed to ensure accuracy and quality of the planned intervention.

      7. Ensure staff safety and security by adhering to and communicating policies and regulations to all staff (PNS and NS) in the assigned geographical area. Serve as IFRC finance, admin and logistics focal point for IFRC in the area as needed.

      8. Co-Lead the risk assessment process in close collaboration with operational management in the assigned geographical area.

      9. Provide security management support for IFRC in the area as needed.

      10. Champion high quality accountability standards and ensure compliance with relevant policy and procedures.

      Duties applicable to all staff.

    • Work actively towards the achievement of the IFRCโ€™s goals.
  • Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles.
Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.
Education
Relevant university degree or equivalent qualification within a relevant field. Required.
Experience
Minimum 5 yearsโ€™ experience working for the RC/RC or for another humanitarian relief organization coordinating emergency and/or humanitarian programmes. Required. Field experience within the RC/RC or other humanitarian organizations. Required. Experience in managing programmes and projects including planning, monitoring and guiding implementation, budget development and management of significant field-based projects, reporting and technical advice and guidance. Required. Experience in field intervention, volunteer management, mentoring and capacity building, training project staff and working with vulnerable populations. Required. Experience and knowledge of project management. Required.
Knowledge, Skills and Languages
Ability to work under pressure and manage a team in high stress environments in an emergency context. Required. Ability to conduct rapid assessment, baseline and satisfaction survey assessment. Preferred. Proficient in computers (word processing, spread sheets, Power Point, internet, etc.) and data collection/ analysis tools (kobo collect,). Required. Understanding of cash-based interventions. Preferred. Good analytical skills and solution focused person. Preferred. Fluent spoken and written English & French. Required. Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic). Preferred.
Competencies, Values and Comments
Core Competencies: Communication; Collaboration and teamwork; Judgement and decision making; National society and customer relations; Creativity and innovation; Building trust. Values: Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability. Functional competencies: Strategic orientation; Building alliances; Leadership; Empowering others. Managerial competencies: Managing staff performance; Managing staff development.

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