Belgian Red Cross-Flanders (BRC-Fl) supports First Aid projects in multiple countries in Southern Africa. The projects are implemented through our sister National Societies in South-Africa, Zimbabwe and Madagascar, with managerial support from the Regional Representative (Johannesburg office of BRC-FL).
The First Aid Project Manager will be responsible for delivering the First Aid activities within a broader development program. He/she needs to dispose over project management, organizational development and change management skills. He/she will be attached to the Johannesburg office, with frequent travels in the region.
Job description
As Regional First Aid Project Manager you
- deliver the expected project results, by providing the required technical expertise and support (either directly or through the facilitation of external expertise) to the partner National Societies, regarding First Aid training and services (institutionalisation, standardisation, training quality and didactics, commercialisation of First Aid);
- implement in cooperation with the partner NS the regional and country-based activities with respect to First Aid in the Southern Africa Region (South-Africa, Zimbabwe and Madagascar, and potentially other countries in Southern Africa);
- develop, implement and monitor First Aid quality control systems;
- optimise the impact of First Aid training and service provision, based on analysis and advice, and following a theoretical and practical framework;
- monitor the activities according to the established First Aid theory of change, the project intervention strategy, donor requirements, project guidelines and timelines;
- report on technical progress and development of the program, and take initiatives for continuous improvement (manage for results);
- ensure regular and accurate reporting to BRC-Fl (functional to the Regional Representative and technical to the BRC-Fl Focal Point for First Aid at headquarters);
- expand and maintain good relations with partners, share information and cooperate with authorities and other actors in the field of First Aid; share experiences (in the field of First Aid) with the participating National Societies and document best practices;
- actively promote African First Aid Materials (evidence based directives and materials for First Aid in Africa) and stimulate their application in the region;
- explore, indicate and contribute to the needed expertise for First Aid capacity-building programmes in the region.
Your profile
- master level (university degree) is required;
- minimum 5 years of working experience in project management, including planning, monitoring and reporting;
- experience in coaching, motivating and developing staff, and able to provide skills-oriented training;
- result-driven and pro-active, diplomatic, good cooperation skills, intercultural sensitivity and stature to be a senior counterpart for partner National Societies;
- knowledge of topics relevant to First Aid (like training, didactics, intervention, institutionalisation, commercialisation (financial analysis, marketing, sales)) makes your profile stronger;
- experience in working with Red Cross is an asset but no must;
- strong communication skills in English and French – both written and verbal – are required. Knowledge of Dutch is an asset;
- excellent computer competencies are required (MS Office, including Excel);
- willing and able to travel frequently in the region;
- valid international driving licence (manual gears).
Our offer
- a challenging and fascinating professional opportunity with Johannesburg as duty station
- single posting (can be accompanied by family members)
- an initial 1 year contract starting asap, with strong possibility for extension (upon positive evaluation ) up to 3 years (funds assured)
- a competitive remuneration package including accommodation and transport facilities
How to apply:
Interested?
Apply online asap.
Mark that screenings can be organised earlier than November 30th 2017. Please add your CV (max. 3 pages) and cover letter, in which you can convince us of your capacities for this challenging and impactful position.https://candidate.cvwarehouse.com/ApplicationForm.aspx?jobid=142382&channel=own_website&lang…
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