17 March, 2021

Branch Resilience Officer

Vanuatu Red Cross Society

Location: 

Vanuatu Red Cross Penama Branch, Loltong North Pentecost

 

Due Date: 

25-03-2021

 

Type: 

Full Time

 

Organisation Description: 

Purpose of the Society
Founded in 1982, Vanuatu Red Cross Society (VRCS) is a major stakeholder in the humanitarian system. The Society is recognized by the Government as auxiliary to the public authorities in the humanitarian field in accordance with the provisions of the First Geneva Convention. The organization is also one member of the National Disaster Committee.
VRCS has identified Disaster Management and Disaster Preparedness as one of its main areas of intervention with a particular focus on community based disaster preparedness. It also implements a Health Program, whose main     components are First Aid and Hygiene Promotion. The organization also encourages Youth participation and promotes the International Humanitarian Law.
VRCS has branches in 6 different provinces. It can also rely on a solid network of trained volunteers all over the country. Around 24 staff members are currently working at HQ in Efate, while around 11 are working in the other islands.

 

Job Desctiption:

Purpose of the job:   The Vanuatu Red Cross Society has adapted the IFRC framework on Community Resilience as an integrated approach to harmonize its programs towards enhancing resilience of communities. The integrated resilience program is implemented under the One Plan based on VRCS Strategic Plan using a common approach in delivering Red Cross services to the communities through the VRCS Branches as part of the decentralization process.

To enable dedicated support to implemented the resilient program in the provinces and assist in building the capacity of the Branches as part of the decentralization process.

Branch Resilience Officers will be under the Supervision of the Branch Officers and will be guided by the VRCS National Headquarter Resilience Officer

 

Selection Criteria:

 University degree or equivalent experience
 At least 3 years involvement in community-based programming
 Previous involvement in disaster risk reduction program
 Worked or volunteered for a humanitarian organization
 Led or participated in planning, monitoring and evaluation activities
 Experienced in working with volunteers
 Experience in coordinating activities with various stakeholders
 WASH experience an added advantage
 Sound understanding of disaster risk reduction
 In-depth knowledge of Vanuatu development agenda and challenges
 Demonstrated knowledge in gender, protection, and inclusion
 Good communication and reporting skills
 Able to write and communicate in both English and Bislama
 Knowledge and commitment of the fundamental principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent
 Skilled in Windows OS and MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Skype, Zoom and MS Teams
 Open minded, dynamic and flexible
 Trustworthy and responsible
 Be able to work under pressure and irregular hours
 Culturally sensitive
 Able to travel and spending time in the field on extended periods of time

 

Salary:

 

How to Apply

Apply by:

Email
Post

 

Contact Person:

Ms Nemi NAPARAU

 

Contact Phone:

(678) 27418

 

Email to send applications to:

recruitment@redcrossvanuatu.com

 

Postal Address or location to apply in person:

Interested candidates are invited to pick up a more detailed Job description of this position at Vanuatu Red Cross Office (located at Vanuatu Red Cross Headquarters opposite Au bon Marché Nambatu), or send request by mail to: recruitment@redcrossvanuatu.com


 

Website:

 

How to apply - more information:

Interested candidates may submit their applications, with letter of interest and CV, no later than 25 March, 2021 to : recruitment@redcrossvanuatu.com or by hand to the HR department.  Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

 For further information on the above job please contact the employer directly.

 

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