The French Red Cross

A major player in the social and solidarity economy, the French Red Cross runs a network of more than 600 establishments and services in the health, medical and social sectors and in training. It also runs 12 regional health and social training institutes.

Internationally, the FRC is active in 16 countries alongside National Societies and 2 regional platforms (PIRAC and PIROI), on the following themes Health and Disaster Risk Management.

In the same way as in the activities that it develops and implements in France, the French Red Cross at the international level includes all its missions in a sustainable humanitarian action plan.

This means that emergency, post-emergency, post-crisis and reconstruction activities are coordinated in order to be as effective as possible. The aim is to carry out actions with lasting effects and to enable the population to regain their full autonomy.

Our association also wants to strengthen its presence and the promotion of its priority commitments within the International Movement.

By joining us, you will share our commitment and ethics and develop your skills.

CONTEXT OF THE POSITION

The French Red Cross is returning to Palestine for the first time since 2009 after recently obtaining funding from the Agence Francaise de Développement (AFD) for a five-year project.

The project consists of supporting the strategic and programmatic development of Ibn Sina College of Health Sciences in Nablus, Palestine, through the redesign of the curricular to adapt it to international LMD standards, digitalization, modernization of simulations labs and creation of a continuous training center, a research Lab and PGI action plan.

The French Red Cross will work in collaboration with the University of Montreal, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society and the Palestinian Ministries of Higher Education and Health.

Located in the West Bank, Ibn Sina College currently welcomes currently 300 students and has the ambition to become a “leading college in nursing and midwifery, both locally and internationally, adopting the principles of lifelong learning for its students and health personnel, through curricula based on competencies, skills and practises based on scientific evidence”. Another component of the project includes the construction of a new school to welcome Ibn Sina College students; this part is managed by AFD directly.

Position

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION DURING THE MISSION

• Supervise and if necessary, ensure financial, accounting, and budgetary management of the delegation as well as the management of administrative and legal files.
• Supervise and if necessary, ensure the setting up and follow up of the mission’s HR policy and coordinate its implementation in the delegation as per the country’s legislation, HR policy and FRC staff development
• Supervise and if necessary, ensure the logistics management of the delegation.
• Ensures that support functions are strengthened, and appropriate systems are in place to adequately support programs implementation in all aspects
• Ensure the management and the capacity building of both the Admin Manager and the Logistics Manager.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF TASKS

Under the authority of the Country Representative Palestine, the main tasks are as follows:

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Financial, Budget and Accounting management of the mission
2. Management of the Financial aspects of the partnerships cycle
3. Management of the mission’s human resoirces
4. Administrative and legal management of the mission
5. Capitalization

LOGISTICS RESPONSABILITIES

1. Logistics Coordination
2. Logistics manager
3. Procurement Management
4. Equipment, Stock & IT management
5. Movements Management & Transports
6. Management of Property and Equipment
7. Security Management
8. Capitalization & reporting

POSITIONING

Line Management

• Works under the responsibility of the Country Representative (= N+1)
• Supervises the Admin and the Logistics

Lateral Management

• Collaborates internally with: project managers and headquarters support services
• Collaborates externally with the environment of the delegation (Palestinian Red Crescent, local administrative authorities, CRCR Movement components, donors of ongoing projects, Others partners…

Candidate’s profile

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or Humanitarian Finance/Logistics.
• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrable relevant experience in a similar position.
• Solid HR management skills.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, budget/cash-flow monitoring and internal accounting controls
• Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet).
• Knowledge of and experience with donor and government grant regulations and financial reporting requirements.
• Senior leadership experience in strategic financial and operational management.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

• Knowledge of the Red Cross Movement
• Knowledge and exposure to the social and cultural values of the region.
• Interest in understanding the geopolitical context
• Pedagogy and coaching for the benefit of national staff
• Flexibility and ability to adapt quickly
• Strong inter-personal skills, and proven team-player
• Able to solve complex problems and to exercise independent judgment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good analytical skills with good attention to detail
• Commitment to and understanding of FRC’s vision, mission, and values.

LANGUAGES

• Written and oral English required
• Written and oral Arabic preferred
• Written and oral French preferred

REQUIREMENTS

• Passport valid for more than 6 months at the time of departure
• Up-to-date vaccination records / fitness to travel
• Full vaccination schedule required

Conditions of employment

• Type of status: expatriate
• Type of contract: Fixed-term contract under French law
• Salary: According to the classification of the position on the CRf grid and the experience of the candidate
• Per diem: daily per diem which varies according to the country
• Leave: 10 to 15 days minimum every 6 months – Airfare paid at 100% by CRF for home travel
• Health coverage: CFE + Mutuelle MSH (covered 100%) – covered at 75% by the CRF
• MedEvac/repatriation insurance: YES
• Other insurances: Provident insurance (death and disability)

SUMMARY

• Location: Ramallah with frequent travels to Nablus – PALESTINE
• Duration: 12 months
• Starting date : 1st August 2023
• Status: DMI

The French Red Cross reserves the right to close a recruitment before the closing date of the advertisement and the application deadline. Thank you for your understanding.

If we do not contact you within 3 weeks, please consider that we will not consider your application.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Online training

To learn more about the Red Cross Movement, we invite you to follow two online training courses, free of charge and accessible to all. W.O.R.C. (World of Red Cross and Red Crescent): this course covers topics such as the origin and history of the Movement, its fundamental principles, the emblem, the International Federation, the ICRC and the national societies. Stay Safe aims to develop a common culture of security management within the Movement. You can find these courses on the International Federation’s Learning Platform: https://ifrc.csod.com/client/ifrc/default.aspx