Head of Delegation

Présentation de la Croix Rouge

POSITION BACKGROUND:
Disaster Risk.
Mozambique is the third most vulnerable country in Africa to weather hazards, periodically experiencing cyclones, droughts, floods and related epidemics. Its 2,700 km of coastline marks the western edge of the Mozambique Channel in the southwestern Indian Ocean, an area that is one of the most active for the formation of tropical cyclones. Each year, about 10% of the world's cyclones are produced in the region, hitting Mozambique almost every year. The country is also downstream of nine international river basins, requiring effective coordination efforts with upstream countries. The impact of climate change on health, water and infrastructure, and food production are the main concerns, hindering progress toward Mozambique's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
On March 14, 2019 at 23:30 GMT, tropical cyclone IDAI made landfall near the city of Beira in central Mozambique. On April 25, a second tropical cyclone, Kenneth, made landfall in Cabo Delgado province in northern Mozambique, impacting an additional 170,000 people in a region plagued by armed conflict. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), two storms of such intensity have never been recorded to hit Mozambique in the same season. Tropical storms, cyclones and floods affect people and crops in the country's central provinces every year.
Every year, the country is affected by disasters of varying magnitude. For example, FIU's current area of intervention is flooded every year, with significant damage to civilians, property and infrastructure. Hence the need to support the Mozambique Red Cross, local authorities and communities in dealing with this recurring risk.

Armed conflict in Cabo Delgado
Mozambique is also affected by an internal armed conflict in its northern province of Cabo Delgado, with hundreds of thousands of people internally displaced. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is responding to this complex humanitarian crisis. The FRC is not directly involved in this crisis, but is focusing on the risk of natural disasters and the strengthening of the Mozambican Red Cross.

The French Red Cross (FRC) and its Regional Intervention Platform (PIROI) in Mozambique:
The French Red Cross has led the PIROI regional program since 2000, a program that aims to "reduce the impact of disasters and the effects of climate change on the populations of the southwest Indian Ocean" through disaster risk awareness, prevention, preparedness and response.
The Mozambique Red Cross (MRC) is a member of PIROI and has already benefited from the platform's support in emergency response since the 2000 floods. The Mozambique Red Cross has also benefited from various capacity building activities through regional workshops and trainings.
In March 2019, the French Red Cross contributed to the IDAI emergency appeal launched by the IFRC. PIROI deployed 100 tons of humanitarian materials pre-positioned in its stocks in La Réunion and Mayotte to assist 20,000 cyclone-affected people in Sofala province. With the support of DG ECHO, the FRC participated in the distribution of 1,500 shelter kits in Beira City, Sofala province. More recently, in response to the COVID-19 crisis, PIROI sent 15 batches of materials and local purchases to the 7 National Societies that are members of the platform, including Mozambique. CVM received a batch of surgical masks.
In 2021, the French Red Cross, through PIROI, also supported Mozambique following the damage caused by Cyclone Gombe.

The French Red Cross (FRC) today in Mozambique:

ECODRR Project:

The FRC opened a Permanent Delegation in Maputo in March 2021, with a Base in Quelimane (Zambezia Province), to implement the "ECODRR" project linking disaster risk management and nature-based solutions to protect the mangrove ecosystem. The project is being implemented in the Zambezi River Delta in partnership with the Mozambique Red Cross, WWF and Biofund. It is funded by the French Development Agency (AFD). The FIU component has 3 objectives:
1 - Build community resilience using a watershed approach (i.e. the entire Zambezi River Delta) for disaster risk reduction.
2 - Strengthen the capacity of the Mozambique Red Cross - particularly the provincial/Zambezia branch - in disaster preparedness and response to provide effective and timely support to the community.
3 - Strengthen the capacity of DRM actors in the Zambezi Delta to better coordinate, prepare and respond to disasters.
On the ground, the French Red Cross (FRC) is coordinating with all Red Cross and other GRC entities in Mozambique to address identified gaps in terms of disaster risk management and climate change adaptation, while building on existing capacities and expertise and developing synergies, including with non-RC partners.
FIU's Strategy 2023-2025 in Mozambique:
Beyond the ECODRR project, FIU's strategy in Mozambique is built around two main areas:
1) The continuation of Disaster Risk Reduction activities in Zambézie Province where the FIU is already established and where the needs are important (and increasing due to climate change);
2) The structural strengthening of the Mozambique Red Cross to improve its intervention capacities and autonomy.
Position
Reporting to the PIROI Regional Head of Delegation, the Head of Delegation is responsible for:

- Supervision of the FIU Delegation in Mozambique
- Strategic management of the partnership with the National Host Society (SNH)
- Implementing, monitoring and updating the FIU strategy in Mozambique
- Supervision and coordination of the different departments and relations between the capital and the base to ensure the effectiveness of the operational implementation and monitoring of activities
- Management and supervision of the Department Heads
- Management of donor relations and fundraising
- Management of security

Reporting relationship
- The Head of Delegation works under the responsibility of the PIROI Regional Head of Delegation;
- Is responsible for: all national and expatriate staff of the mission, in collaboration with the national company.

Functional links
- Collaborates internally with: the deputy of the Area Manager, the technical referents and the support services at headquarters,
- Works in close collaboration with the different poles and services of PIROI and the FIU headquarters.

DESCRIPTION OF THE GENERAL TASKS RELATED TO THE FUNCTION
Under the authority of the PIROI Regional Head of Delegation, the tasks inherent to the Head of Delegation fall into six categories

A. Management of the Delegation and strategic positioning
- Manages/supervises the FIU office and relations with SNH;
- Oversees the overall organization of the mission;
- Represents and coordinates the FIU's actions with the other bodies of the movement and with other partners and actors in the field;
- Contributes to a program strategy adapted to the FIU strategy and the country context;
- Negotiates strategic options or major disputes with the National Society, headquarters and external actors;
- Conducts and supervises fundraising;
- Organizes assessment missions (initial situation diagnosis) to analyze humanitarian needs, in collaboration with the National Society;
- Develops project proposals within the framework of the strategy developed by the National Society and in collaboration with FIU headquarters and the regional head of delegation.

B. Operational implementation and monitoring of activities
- Ensures the implementation of projects in collaboration with the National Society;
- Is the guarantor of the quality of the programs on behalf of the FIU: monitors the evolution of the projects (quality, progress, relevance and efficiency) and adjusts the activities if necessary;
- Follows up on the implementation plans and activity timetables to ensure proper execution of activities within the allotted time;
- Ensures the organization of periodic evaluations during the course of the project and the adjustment, if necessary, of projects to needs;
- Ensures that activities comply with FIU's contractual commitments to donors;
- Ensures the implementation of activities related to the PIROI regional program in the country.

C. Supervision of the management of financial and logistical resources
- Supervision of the management of financial resources:
- Ensures the proper use of allocated funds in accordance with the administrative and financial procedures of the FIU and donors;
- Is responsible for the proper management of the budgets allocated by the project managers;
- Is responsible for the monitoring of budgets by his/her direct collaborators;
- Ensures that financial needs (requests for advances, cash flow requirements) are adapted and transmitted to headquarters within the required timeframe and format.
- Supervision of logistical resources:
- Ensures compliance with donor and CRF logistics procedures (purchasing, fleet management, inventory management, transportation, etc.);
- Supervises the management of car, computer and radio fleets (inventories, maintenance, proper use);
- Supervises the conditions of use of the programs' equipment;
- Supervises the proper maintenance and management of stocks (programs, consumables, etc.).

D. Management and human resources management
- Ensures organizational development adapted to the needs of the FIU delegation: plans human resources and organizational structures according to the program and in conjunction with the national society;
- Develops and updates the job profiles of his/her direct reports, provides day-to-day supervision and regular evaluation of his/her direct reports, in conjunction with the national society;
- Ensures that the job profiles of the teams are regularly updated, and ensures that the supervision of the teams is effective and that staff evaluations are regular;
- Ensures good communication between team members (e.g. organization of weekly meetings);
- Ensures that the code of conduct, the internal regulations and all procedures relating to human resources are respected;
- Mediates any conflicts with national staff;
- Is responsible for the working conditions of the team.

E. Communication and Reporting
- Responsible for interim and final financial and narrative reports related to the projects, according to the formats established by the donors or the FIU;
- Prepares monthly activity reports;
- Evaluation Report Manager;
- Develops a final report (activity/ personnel tiling) to be completed at the end of the mission to capitalize on information;
- Transmits weekly updates and participates in weekly telephone updates.

F. Security management
- Participates in the development of the RWC's security strategies and instructions;
- Is responsible for informing and communicating safety rules to all teams;
- In collaboration with the CVM and the ICRC, makes decisions concerning security and ensures appropriate action in agreement with his/her hierarchy and the zone manager;
- Limits the risks taken by the field staff, by applying appropriate safety instructions and ensuring individual responsibility of the staff.
Profile of the candidate
Education: Master's Degree in Humanitarian Project Management or equivalent
3 years of significant experience in a similar position
Experience in volatile security contexts
Experience in team management
Experience or knowledge of the Red Cross Movement would be an asset
Fluency in English (oral and written) essential
Fluency in Portuguese would be an asset
Knowledge of emergency response mechanisms would be an asset

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Related to the function of Head of Delegation :
Autonomous, versatile, adaptable
Relational and diplomatic skills
Good project management skills
Computer skills (complete autonomy on Word and Excel)
Writing skills and experience in project writing and report preparation
Good analytical and synthesis skills.

Linked to the specific environment of the mission:
Rigor, patience, flexibility and adaptability
Ability to be patient
Experience in managing personnel from different cultures. Very good teamwork skills
Comfortable and flexible in institutional relations
Good knowledge or experience of the Red Cross Movement (functioning, mandates etc...)
Rigor, flexibility and adaptability.
Ability to adapt and negotiate
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Date de prise de poste souhaitée : 17 avril 2023