Disaster Management Programme Manager, Sudan

Job title:

Disaster Management Programme Manager, Sudan

Company:

DANSK RODE KORS

Job description

Ready to make a real impact in one of the world’s most critical humanitarian crises?Join our dedicated team in Sudan as the next Disaster Management (DM) Programme Manager and play a pivotal role in transforming lives through innovative solutions, emergency response, and capacity building in a challenging yet rewarding environment.Sudan is at the heart of an unfolding humanitarian emergency. Danish Red Cross (DRC) is looking for someone with vision, resilience, and passion for humanitarian work, to lead DRC’s contribution to responding to the needs in Sudan and to building disaster management capacities with the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS). If you’re ready to take on this challenge, we want to hear from you!Purpose of the roleThe primary objective of the Disaster Management Programme Manager position is to provide quality guidance and support to SRCS in managing DRC-supported response operations, with a particular focus on building SRCS’s disaster management capacities. You will work closely with SRCS teams to design and implement projects across various states in Sudan, while ensuring effective coordination between SRCS and other Red Cross Red Crescent Movement Partner National Societies.Additionally, you will oversee the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of specific projects under your charge. As Disaster Management Programme Manager you will refer to Country Manager, Hector Palacios Pujolar.
The Disaster Management Programme Manager will be based in Port Sudan, Sudan.Key Responsibilities
· Provide operational support and guidance to SRCS in disaster management and emergency response, with a focus on with a focus on Cash Voucher Assistance (CVA), as the preferred modality in emergency response.
· Ensure lessons learned from disaster management activities are captured and shared across the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement.
· Collaborate with SRCS staff to design new project concepts and lead in the development of project proposals.
· Support the preparation of key SRCS disaster management documents, including policies, strategies, and standard operating procedures.
· Monitor and report on resource allocation, project activities, and budget utilization, ensuring project effectiveness and efficiency.
· Strengthen SRCS’s programme monitoring and evaluation capacity through training and technical support.
· Actively participate in regional and global coordination meetings relevant to disaster management.We believe that you fit this position, if you have
· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Emergency Response, Project Management, Humanitarian Studies, International Relations) required; Master’s degree preferred.
· Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in emergency operations, project management, coordination; 7+ years preferred.
· 5 years of experience in analysing, planning, and managing relief and humanitarian programs and resources.
· Proven field-based project management experience in conflict-affected or post-crisis countries.
· Experience in planning and managing humanitarian project finances and budgets.
· Extensive experience in CVA, including designing, implementing, and managing CVA programmes.
· Significant experience in Project Cycle Management (PCM) and financial management.
· Strong communication, coordination, and facilitation skills in sensitive environments.
· Knowledge of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement (RCRC), Disaster Management, and other relevant cross-cutting areas preferred.
· High proficiency in written and spoken English; knowledge of Arabic preferred.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office.You will become part of the World’s largest humanitarian organizationThe Red Cross Red Crescent Movement is the world’s largest humanitarian organization. We help people on both sides of a conflict and in the remotest corners of the world, regardless of their religion, race or political views. The Red Cross is always there. We save lives every day, and we equip people with the tools they need to get through crises and disasters. We are part of your local community no matter where you live. With your help, we can be wherever we are needed, always. We are passionate about what we do – and we are proud of our job!

International Department in the Danish Red Cross supports vulnerable people in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, in close cooperation with Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in more than 30 countries, and have an annual turnover of more than 750 million Danish kroner annually. We work specifically on building preparedness and response capacity. DRC works both with long term activities and short-term response particular within health, disaster preparedness and response.We offer a meaningful work at a purpose-driven workplace with truly engaged colleagues. We focus on professional challenges, well-being and a flexible organizing of your work life. All of us contribute to a great work environment and colleagueship.Application, conditions, and further informationWe look forward to receiving your application and CV no later than 13th October 2024.
Application and CV in English are accepted only through our online recruitment system.See the vacancy here and apply online:The position reports to the Country Manager in Sudan. The duty station is Port Sudan. For 2024 Sudan is a non-family duty station with a paid 7-day Rest and Relaxation (R&R) leave permitted after every 8 weeks in-country. The classification of R&R duty stations is revised yearly and is subject for change.The ideal starting date is 15th November 2024. There is a 3-month probationary period, and the total length of the contract is 12 months with the possibility of extension.The contract will be administered in accordance with the Danish Red Cross for Delegates. Please refer to the Terms & Conditions for information about annual leave, benefits, pension and insurances.In case you have any questions or might need more information please contact write Anaïs Dufberg Suh atWe look forward hearing from you!Red CrossJoin us. Together we can make a world of difference. The Red Cross is always present. We are the largest humanitarian organisation in the world and for 150 years we have helped alleviate people through wars and disasters, diseases and loneliness.
Most countries have signed an agreement which gives the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement a unique position and mandate to provide aid regardless of nationality, race or political views.
We currently count 11 million volunteers in 191 countries. We are part of your local community no matter where you live.When disaster strikes, we are there.

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Danmark

Job date

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 22:28:09 GMT

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