Programme Coordinator

Organizational Context

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 191-member National Societies. The overall aim of IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.”  IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.

IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into four Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Coordination; (ii) Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; (iii) Management and Accountability and (iv) People and Strategy.

IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas.  IFRC also has country cluster delegation and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.

In Myanmar, the IFRC works with Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS) in accordance with its mandates and Strategy 2030 to ensure qualitative, quantitative, cost effective and timely delivery of humanitarian and development activities in the service of vulnerable populations with continuous capacity enhancement of the MRCS, its branches and volunteer networks. Currently, the IFRC together with Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS) and IFRC’s in-country membership are implementing the Agenda for Renewal and the Unified Plan 2025, in line with the MRCS Strategic Plan 2021-2025.

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Head of Country Delegation, the Programme Coordinator oversees and guides all programmes, projects and emergency operations, through effective coordination and collaboration with the Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS) and the IFRC membership. The incumbent is responsible and accountable for swift, high-quality and well-coordinated programming, including quality assurance, reporting and resource mobilisation, ensuring the use of resources in an effective and efficient manner. The Programme Coordinator maintains an oversight of the evolving humanitarian needs and challenges in Myanmar and ensures that IFRC programme support is agile and tailored to meet the needs of the MRCS.

The Programme Coordinator will also support the Head of Country Delegation (HoCD) in the strategic and day-to-day support to National Society as needed; and provide direct management and oversight of the relevant project teams. The Programme Coordinator will also provide support to the HoCD on assigned functions and duties, including efficient and effective Membership and Movement Coordination.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

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Education

University degree or equivalent in a relevant area is required.

Post-graduate studies or qualification in development studies, management or a related area is preferred.

Experience

More than 7 years working experience in the humanitarian or development sector is required.

Demonstrated professional experience in an organization within the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is preferred.

Previous experience in management positions within the IFRC or a member National Society is preferred.

Management and supervisory experience in a multicultural environment is required.

Substantive experience in providing strategic programmatic direction in the humanitarian context is required.

Experience in supporting the development of community‐based activities is required.

Experience working in the Asian context is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

In-depth knowledge of the IFRC network (and the Movement as a whole) workings, structures, methods, culture and key directions is required.

Strong team management and team player skills is preferred.

Results-oriented, motivated and demand-driven mindset, ability to lead in unprecedented situations and develop innovative approaches is preferred.

Analytical and focused mind with excellent communication and representation skills is preferred.

Interest and skills in supporting, training, and developing staff is preferred.

Ability to work within a multi-cultural, multilingual, multidisciplinary environment is preferred.

Outstanding networking, representational, communication and negotiation skills. An ability to be proactive and persuasive is preferred.

High degree of discretion, tact and sensitivity in dealing with internal and external clients and stakeholders at all levels is preferred.

Excelling programme and project management skills is preferred.

High degree of security and risk awareness is preferred.

Understanding of opportunities and constraints for humanitarian access and sustainable development is preferred.

Fluent spoken and written English is required.

Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic) is preferred.

Competencies, Values and Comments

Values: Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability.

Core competencies: Communication; Collaboration and teamwork; Judgement and decision making; National society and customer relations; Creativity and innovation; Building trust.

Functional competencies: Strategic orientation; Building alliances; Leadership; Empowering others.

Managerial competencies: Managing staff performance; Managing staff development.