The British Red Cross (BRC) has been working in the MENA region since 2004 with partner national societies and opened a satellite office in Beirut in 2013.

The MENA & Mediterranean (MENAMed) region team in BRC work through and in close cooperation with the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement partners in the region, including the IFRC and ICRC, Syrian Arab Red Crescent, Lebanese Red Cross, Iraq Red Crescent, Yemen Red Crescent, Libyan Red Crescent, and others. BRC are currently engaged with programming in, among others, disaster preparedness, capacity building, relief through cash and voucher assistance, and logistics-related programmes both bilaterally and multilaterally.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• In accordance with delegated budget and operations management authority, take responsibility for the decision making on, and efficient and effective management of, the BRC programmes in Libya, Yemen and Iraq, and related budgets.
• Work proactively with the BRC Disaster Management teams (response, recovery and logistics), Partnership Development teams, and Humanitarian Policy team to ensure appropriate on-going support responding to identified needs with Red Cross/Crescent national societies and that decision-making on methodologies are consistent with BRC International priorities. 
• Work closely with the MENA Regional Programme Manager to ensure the Libya, Yemen and Iraq programmes are coherent with the broader BRC MENA Regional Strategy and implementation plans, especially around capacity building support to the national societies.
• Ensure that the BRC programmes in Libya, Yemen and Iraq remain appropriate to the political, social, economic, environmental and cultural context of the countries in the region. This includes the ability to analyse the context and make programme decisions accordingly (covering security, operational objectives and approaches, resourcing, and co-ordination).
• Identify and advise on new programming options, including longer-term recovery as the situation allows, which are consistent with BRC’s regional priorities.
• Ensure appropriate management systems are in place regarding all BRC-supported activities (including but not limited to monitoring (seeking to ensure compliance with internationally recognized standards), security and health and safety, HR, accountability).
• When/if possible, undergo monitoring and support visits to and in Libya, Yemen and Iraq, working closely with the National Society, the IFRC and ICRC country delegation representatives to ensure the on-going relevance of programme direction and support.
• Liaise with and ensure timely instructions and adequate information are supplied to BRC support teams (finance, MEAL/CEA, logistics, PGI etc in order to meet the needs of this operation.
• Contribute to the documentation and communication of learning within the organization and seek, where possible, to share that learning with key stakeholders.

Financial and human resource management

• Take responsibility for the effective management of the programme budget ensuring accurate forecasting, reporting, and ensuring spending targets are met.
• Identify funding options for continued programming initiatives and lead on the development of proposals for, and the securing of, new contracts.
• Ensure operations comply with BRC procedures, regulations and policies. In particular, ensure that the financial management of all funds meets with the standards established by the Finance Division and donors and liaise with the Head of International Finance within the International Division to achieve this objective.
• Provide timely provision of clear and consistent information and operational narrative and financial reporting for BRC corporate and institutional donor proposals and reports.
• Ensure that the reporting and accountability needs of institutional donors (FCDO, ECHO, PPL and the DEC) are provided for.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (continued)

External relationship management

• Develop and maintain BRC operational relationships with the Libya, Yemeni and Iraqi Red Crescent Societies, IFRC secretariat at the country and regional levels, ICRC, other Participating National Societies (PNS), donors present in the region (especially FCDO) and relevant stakeholders, ensuring an open and transparent dialogue.

Team Member

• Actively participates in all team meetings
• Supports other team members the regional and other relevant teams
• Provides clear and useful analysis and support as an advisor in the three national contexts.
• Work and behaves in accordance with all BRC policies and procedures.

 Other

• In accordance with established processes, contribute to the editing and sign off on information resources relating to the programmes which are produced by other BRC divisions, including texts for fundraising, communication, social media, web and other purposes.
• If required, to give media interviews regarding the programmes, following sign off of the content via the established processes.
• Facilitate technical and management visits from appropriate BRC UK Office staff
• Any other reasonable duties as delegated by the Line Manager.
• Uphold the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and work within the Society’s equal opportunities policy.

Duties applicable to all staff

• Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals 
• Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
• Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager

Education

• University degree (or equivalent work experience) in relevant to international humanitarian aid and/or development - required

Experience

• Relevant professional experience within the international humanitarian system or international development context for a minimum of 6 years is required
• Proven and considerable experience in the development and management of multi-million pound and multi-faceted humanitarian assistance programmes
• Demonstrable experience of managing humanitarian, recovery and/or development programmes in the Middle East
• Proven track record of working through, and in support of, partner organizations (preferably local National Societies) including working to develop their organizational capacity to respond
• Demonstrable experience working in demanding environments to multiple deadlines 
• Experience in monitoring partners’ use of programming resources, preferably within the Red Cross Movement 
• Experience of establishing effective relationships to influence and enable decision making 
• Considerable experience of programme design, proposal writing, monitoring and evaluation 
• Demonstrable experience of working with donors and managing donor funded programmes 
• Experience leading / commissioning / supporting evaluations and learning reviews
• Experience in budget management
• Experience in RC/RC movement 

Knowledge, Skills and Language

• Clear and precise oral and written communication skills, including ability to engage with a variety of staff of different experience and managerial levels
• Ability to analyze both quantitative and qualitative data and interpret information to communicate to and persuade decision makers / different audiences, both written and verbal 
• Comprehensive understanding of the current political, social and humanitarian situation in the Middle East, especially around the Libya, Yemen and Iraq contexts 

Strong budget and financial management skills - required

• Experience of analyzing humanitarian contexts and operations, identifying pertinent issues, making operational and strategic recommendations 
• Demonstrable ability to develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders working in a partnership approach 
• A can-do attitude, with an ability to work independently and under pressure
• Strong organizational and planning skills including accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail 
• Strong analytical skills, with proven problem-solving experience
• Self-sufficient in computers (particularly Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Zoom) 
• Ability to establish priorities, plan, coordinate, implement and monitor work plan 
• Ability to develop and maintain effective remote working relationships with counterparts in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
• Teamwork; commitment to the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement; integrity & personal conduct; sensitivity to diversity; flexibility & adaptability; interpersonal skills; resilience; friendly. Have a positive attitude, resourceful, hardworking, trustworthy, mature and able to maintain confidentiality at all times. 
• Willingness to travel when required.

Languages

• English and Arabic.

Source:https://www.ifrc.org/jobs/details.html?jobId=102006&jobTitle=Programme%20Manager%20Libya%2C%20Yemen%20and%20Iraq%20-%20British%20Red%20Cross