Head of Region

Intro

Belgian Red Cross-Flanders (BRC-FL) is part of the worldwide Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement. Respecting the seven principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality is at all times key in what we do. The International Department focuses on three key thematic areas: International Humanitarian Law, Restoring Family Links, and our International Operations. In close cooperation with the sister RCRC National Society of each country and its many volunteers, BRC-FL focuses on first aid, blood banking and disaster response as technical expertise areas. Scientific research is the backbone in our ambition to achieve maximum impact. 

This support is provided either through a physical delegation in the country or from its HQ in Flanders. In addition to contact with the relevant sister National Societies, there are also regular contacts and collaborations with the ICRC and IFRC. 

Next to the contextualization of BRC-FL’s national expertise to relevant regions, international emergency aid is another key priority pillar within BRC-FL's strategy, with support provided through various modalities: direct financial aid, donations of emergency relief goods, communication and fundraising campaigns, and/or the deployment of personnel in the affected region.
In order to strengthen the International department, we are recruiting a Head of Region with duty station in Uganda (Kampala) or Mozambique (Maputo).

Functiebeschrijving

The Head of Region supervises the BRC-FL staff in an assigned region and ensures constructive and effective operational follow-up, partnership management, and fundraising in the region to maximize the positive international impact of BRC-FL as assistance to the National Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Societies.

You are responsible for:

• The effective and efficient implementation of the international programs assigned, in accordance with the standards and systems imposed internally.
• The financial management and budget responsibility of the projects managed by your team.
• The proactive and effective follow-up of your team (+/- 5 team members) and the associated projects and project proposals, , ensuring they meet performance goals and follow company policies.
• The coherent development of relevant and qualitative proposals to institutional and private donors in close collaboration with the local RCRC National Society and in line with BRC-FL’s strategy.
• The punctuality and quality of all reporting and the associated internal and external communication, eg. towards external donors and your HQ.
• Providing qualitative and expertise-based support to the sister National Societies in the assigned region.
• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, and partners within the region, eg. with foundations, RCRC partners, embassies, etc).
• Ensuring visibility for BRC-FL’s expertise, as well as the achievements and success stories, if necessary with media interviews by you or your team members.
• Developing and continuously improving the approach of the approved international programs in consultation with the Manager of the International Cooperation Department and in line with BRC-FL’s strategy.

Jouw profiel

• University degree, preferably with a scientific, medical or economic background
• Minimum 5 years of professional international experience
• Experience in project management is desired as well as experience in managing and maintaining partnerships and staff remotely, affinity with finances are a must.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office is required (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong in accurately and clearly conveying project statuses to HQ as well as interacting with local actors in the assigned country.
• A high degree of independence, stress resistance, and a methodical approach to working and communicating is expected.
• Experience in supervising a team in an international context is an asset.  
• Excellent oral and written knowledge of English and French is a must. Good oral and written knowledge of Dutch is preferred.
• Regular travel to the partner countries and team members you supervise is a must.
• Driver’s license.
• Willingness to accept temporary surge missions for acute crises and/or to provide technical expertise is an asset. 

Ons aanbod

• You will have a challenging but highly rewarding international experience with Mozambique (Maputo) or Uganda (Kampala) as duty station.
• A permanent contract
• You will have the opportunity to work in a continuously improving and growing environment.
• You will be working for an evidence-based humanitarian organization where expertise and scientific research are core values;
• A competitive remuneration package including accommodation and transport facilities.
• You will have a challenging job in a highly enthusiastic team that wants to create impact and innovate. 

Interested?
Please submit your CV and motivational letter before July 1st. The days following we will contact all selected candidates to provide more information and to schedule interviews.

Plaats van tewerkstelling

Mozambique (Maputo) or Uganda (Kampala)