The German Red Cross is part of a world wide community assisting victims of conflict, disaster and people affected by social or health-related crisis. The Red Cross movement provides vul-nerable people with assistance exclusive of discrimination of nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions and adheres to the seven principles of the Red Cross movement: Hu-manity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. The German Red Cross intervenes in disaster response and rehabilitation, health, social and envi-ronmental as well as capacity building projects in cooperation with international sister organisa-tions within the movement.
GRC is currently looking for an experienced Project Manager for a Disaster Risk Reduction and Capacity Building Project. The project aims at building up and strengthening the institutional & technical capacities of its partner, the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) (on provincial, district and village level) and local communities in disaster preparedness and management in a sustainable manner to reduce current vulnerabilities. Additionally, the project seeks to address Climate Change-related problems through appropriate adaptation measures (CCA). The Project Manager works in close coordination with other GRC projects in Sindh, based on an integrated approach.
Duration: 12 months
Location: Sindh Province, Pakistan
Responsibilities and Tasks:
• Comprehensive Project Management of a long-term DRR/Capacity Building Project, includ-ing finance and administration • Implementation and – where necessary - modification a long-term Disaster Risk Reduction and Capacity Building Project • Development of additional appropriate activities to increase the communities’ resilience against climate change and natural disasters through intensive dialogue with the communi-ties, Pakistan Red Crescent Society, local authorities and other GRC projects in Sindh Prov-ince • Development and implementation of an appropriate M&E system • Development and implementation of an exit strategy with all relevant stakeholders and pro-vide proper handing over of ownership to PRC and communities • Coordination of project activities and requirements closely with other GRC projects in Sindh • Ensure involvement and coordination amongst all relevant stakeholders • Supervision of project documentation, regular financial and narrative reporting according to donor requirements • Recruitment of local staff, training and management of delegates, local staff and volunteers
Required Skills:
• At least 5 years working experience related to DRR, Climate Change Adaptation and/or Ca-pacity Building among communities and partners • Reporting and proposal writing skills; experience with donor-funded projects (e.g. ECHO, DIPECHO, BMZ) would be an asset • Profound management skills to implement a comprehensive development project • University degree in a relevant field • Profound knowledge and proven experience in M&E • Ability to train and guide local staff and community volunteers (e.g. project planning, M&E,) • Readiness to work in remote areas • Ability to work, live and travel in an insecure environment, following our strict security guide-lines at all times • Ability to work independently and as a team member • Ability and agreement to adhere to the Red Cross Red Crescent Fundamental Principles • Readiness to go on assignment without partner / no family posting • Oral and written fluency in English, German would be an asset • Ability to work effectively in multi cultural environments • Excellent physical and mental health with the ability to complete a thorough medical screen-ing process
We offer our delegates a comprehensive training and briefing, medical check ups before and after mission. A full insurance package and an expatriation allowance are provided during mis-sion. Compensation is according to GRC´s internal wage schedule.
How to apply:
Kindly apply by submitting your application by using the GRC online application system DRK HR net (https://drkhrnet.drk.de) until March 31st 2013.
Please indicate Ref. No. 2012-054 with your application.
Further information on our recruiting procedure can be found on our homepage http://www.drk.de/ueber-uns/stellenboerse/drk-international-vacancies.html Deutsches Rotes Kreuz -Generalsekretariat- Team Personalmanagement Carstennstr. 58 12205 Berlin Germany
