
    Vanuatu  Red Cross Society
  Location: 
  Port Vila
   
  Due Date: 
  23-07-2021
   
  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 22 staff members are  currently working at HQ in Efate, while around 14 are working in the other  islands.
  
   
  Job Desctiption:
  Purpose of the job:   The Vanuatu Red Cross Society has embarked on  Resilience Programming as an integrated approach to operationalize the community  resilience roadmap. The integrated resilience program is implemented under a One  Plan using 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 coordinate the various VRCS program units towards the  integrated resilience program and ensure the accountable implementation of the  One Plan while building the capacities of VRCS Staff and volunteers, a Resilient  Officer based at the National Headquarters will be recruited. The NHQ Resilient  Coordinator will be the overall responsible in ensuring the appropriate  implementation of the VRCS One Plan and will be guided by the VRCS Resilience  Technical Working Group.
   
  Selection Criteria:
  Applicants are required to demonstrate the following:
  
  Position Requirements
  
  Education
  	University degree or equivalent experience
  
  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
  Knowledge and Skills
  	Sound understanding of disaster risk reduction and disaster risk  management
  	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
  Attitude
  	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 i
  
   
  Salary:
     
  How to Apply
  Apply by:
  Email
Post
   
  Contact Person:
  Nemi NAPARAU
   
  Contact Phone:
  (678) 27418
   
  Email to send applications to:
  recruitment@redcrossvanuatu.com
   
  Postal Address or location to apply in  person:
  Interested candidates may submit their applications, with letter of interest  and CV, no later than 23rd July, 2021, to HR department:  recruitment@redcrossvanuatu.com
  VRCS HR Department, PO Box 618, Port-Vila, Vanuatu
  
  Application by email: recruitment@redcrossvanuatu.com
  Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
  
  
   
  Website:
  
   
  How to apply - more information:
  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), or send request by mail to: recruitment@redcrossvanuatu.com
   For further information on the above job  please contact the employer directly.
   
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