Senior Operations Officer

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian network, reaching 150 million people each year through its 189 member National Societies. The Organisation acts before, during and after disasters, crises and health emergencies in order to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people. Our work is guided by seven fundamental principles (humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality) and by Strategy 2020, which voices our collective vision and determination to move forward in tackling the major challenges that confront humanity in the present decade To meet the above-mentioned mission and to achieve Strategy 2020 ultimate goal of “Saving lives, changing minds”, the Senior Operations Officer will ensure timely and appropriate support to emergency operations within the MENA region.The Senior Operations Officer will support National Societies, Country cluster and Country offices in planning, setting up, monitoring and reporting on emergency operations (national, DREF and Appeals) within the MENA region.Due to current and anticipated operational needs, this role is expected to be highly operational and will require frequent deployment (up to 50%) in support of IFRC and Movement operations. Job duties and responsibilities   With support of the IFRC regional structure and MENA National Societies and in collaboration with the Regional Disaster Management and Institutional Preparedness Coordinator, develop and maintain, a 24/7 disaster monitoring capability, covering both rapid- and slow-onset disasters, emergencies and crises Support National Societies, Country cluster and Country offices in planning, setting up and implementation of disaster, emergency and crisis response operations in line with SPHERE standards and RCRC Movement policies and strategies In coordination with the Regional Disaster Management and Institutional Preparedness Coordinator and in collaboration with the Senior Knowledge & Network Management Officer responsible for the development, implementation and reporting on DREF and Emergency Appeal operations In collaboration with the Senior Knowledge & Network Management Officer responsible for the development and compilation of all needed reports in relation to IFRC MENA emergency and crisis response operations In coordination with the Regional Disaster Management and Institutional Preparedness Coordinator, mobilise and coordinate external support requested by Country cluster and Country offices Assist the Regional Disaster Management and Institutional Preparedness Coordinator in developing disaster response standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the MENA region and in collaboration with the Program Manager MENA Regional Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Excellence develop pre-disaster agreements with National Societies Ensure close contact with operational managers at Country cluster and Country office level and ensure that response modality and service delivery plans are coordinated with National Societies  Ensure that the mandate, roles and capacities of National Societies are recognised and used effectively in the IFRC emergency response Ensure effective coordination, collaboration and communication with partner National Societies in the IFRC emergency response Ensure the efficient and effective use of regional and national expertise and capacities in disaster response, including RDRTs, NDRTs and BDRTs Advise operational managers at Country cluster and Country office level on programmatic aspects of the transition from relief to recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction Support the Regional Disaster Management and Institutional Preparedness Coordinator, Senior Knowledge & Network Management Officer and the Program Manager MENA Regional Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Excellence to organise regional and national training and other capacity building initiatives, aiming at fast and effective mobilisation of the IFRC response system and mechanism In collaboration with the Information Management Officer, maintain rosters of response personnel in the region, including RDRTs, NDRTs and BDRTs Ensure adequate information flow on ongoing response related activities to the Movement  Work closely with the resource mobilisation team(s) on the development of operational and response plans, including providing narrative and budget-related inputs. Position Requirements   Education   Required Preferred University degree x   IMPACT course or equivalent knowledge x   Experience   Required  Preferred 5 years of experience in disaster management, including a minimum of 3 years in the field x   Experience of working for Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement x   Experience setting up, managing and coordinating disaster response, including leading multi-national response teams x   Experience in coaching and training x   Knowledge and Skills Required  Preferred Self-supporting in computers (Windows, spreadsheets) x   Inter-personal communication skills x   Solid and tested operational management skills x   Analytical decision making capacity x   Languages Required  Preferred Fluently spoken and written Arabic x   Good command of English and French   x Competencies     Accountability – Integrity - Professionalism Teamwork – National Society Relations Communication - innovation