Employer: Norwegian Red Cross
Location: Iraq
Closing date: 16 Dec 2018
The purpose of the Iraq Health Delegate is to support the achievement of humanitarian objectives through coordinating the design and implementation of First Aid and Health projects in Iraq in line with technical standards and best practices.
Norcross has been present in Iraq since 2013.
Main strategic responsibilities:
Ensure that Norwegian Red Cross supported projects in Health and first aid are designed and implemented in line with established technical standards and project management methodologies.
Coach Iraq Red Crescent Health teams in thematic frameworks and relevant technical standards and support the operationalization of those standards.
Contributes proactively with other technical personnel to Norwegian Red Cross global efforts to establish and operationalized technical standards in relevant areas.
Missions specific responsibilities:
Support the implementation of EU and ECHO grants in Iraq throughout the project cycle, as assigned by the Country Programme manager
Develop the capacity of the Host National Society in first aid and ambulances services including development/update of first aid curriculum, provision of trainings and supervision of NorCross supported ambulance services.
Develop the capacity of the Host National Society in primary and secondary healthcare primarily in the areas of service provision, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
Develop the capacity of the Host National Society in health promotion including needs assessments, planning, implementation, reporting, preparation and dissemination of contextualized health information.
Main operational responsibilities:
Conducts technical assessments and scoping missions
Carries out regular field monitoring, provides recommendations and assistance on project improvements and follows up on their implementation
Organizes technical mid-term reviews upon request and contributes to terms of reference and inception reports to final evaluations.
Provides trainings and coaches IRCS project staff on the operationalization of established technical
Oversees data collection and provides technical support to reports.
Liaises with the Iraq Red Crescent Society technical and project teams
Provides surge support to other countries and regions, as relevant and upon the request of the Regional Office.
Promotes harmonization across regions and countries by monitoring use of common standards and tools.
We seek a person who;
produces fresh an imaginative ideas and solutions; breaks away from tradition; promotes change and novelty
demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in health and first aid and participates in continuous development
adheres to company rules and procedures; execute plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results
quickly understands and analyses complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgements
collaborates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information and supports others in the pursuit of team goals
builds a useful network of contacts and relationship and utilizes it to achieve objectives
Education:
Higher University Degree in relevant technical discipline. Health background is preferable. Equivalent technical experience can substitute for qualifications but not vice versa.
Experience with:
using innovative tools and approaches to achieve results and extend beneficiary reach in health and first aid
Managing projects, including conducting needs assessment, project design, MEAL Planning and reporting. Reporting skills is of essence and producing good quality reports is highly needed to fulfill the requirements of this post
building technical capacities of partner organizations.
applying standards and operationalising those standards in humanitarian projects.
First aid or ambulance services; first aid certification is an asset
Other skills:
English work proficiency is required; Arabic is a strong asset.
International driving licence (manual gear) is required.
Reporting to:
Country Programme Manager, based in Bagdad, Iraq
Position is based in:
Bagdad, Iraq
Contract:
12 months’ contract, with possibility for extension
Application deadline:
16.12.2018
How to apply:
Norwegian Red Cross electronic application portal
Closing date: 16 Dec 2018
The purpose of the Iraq Health Delegate is to support the achievement of humanitarian objectives through coordinating the design and implementation of First Aid and Health projects in Iraq in line with technical standards and best practices.
Norcross has been present in Iraq since 2013.
Main strategic responsibilities:
Ensure that Norwegian Red Cross supported projects in Health and first aid are designed and implemented in line with established technical standards and project management methodologies.
Coach Iraq Red Crescent Health teams in thematic frameworks and relevant technical standards and support the operationalization of those standards.
Contributes proactively with other technical personnel to Norwegian Red Cross global efforts to establish and operationalized technical standards in relevant areas.
Missions specific responsibilities:
Support the implementation of EU and ECHO grants in Iraq throughout the project cycle, as assigned by the Country Programme manager
Develop the capacity of the Host National Society in first aid and ambulances services including development/update of first aid curriculum, provision of trainings and supervision of NorCross supported ambulance services.
Develop the capacity of the Host National Society in primary and secondary healthcare primarily in the areas of service provision, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
Develop the capacity of the Host National Society in health promotion including needs assessments, planning, implementation, reporting, preparation and dissemination of contextualized health information.
Main operational responsibilities:
Conducts technical assessments and scoping missions
Carries out regular field monitoring, provides recommendations and assistance on project improvements and follows up on their implementation
Organizes technical mid-term reviews upon request and contributes to terms of reference and inception reports to final evaluations.
Provides trainings and coaches IRCS project staff on the operationalization of established technical
Oversees data collection and provides technical support to reports.
Liaises with the Iraq Red Crescent Society technical and project teams
Provides surge support to other countries and regions, as relevant and upon the request of the Regional Office.
Promotes harmonization across regions and countries by monitoring use of common standards and tools.
We seek a person who;
produces fresh an imaginative ideas and solutions; breaks away from tradition; promotes change and novelty
demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in health and first aid and participates in continuous development
adheres to company rules and procedures; execute plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results
quickly understands and analyses complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgements
collaborates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information and supports others in the pursuit of team goals
builds a useful network of contacts and relationship and utilizes it to achieve objectives
Education:
Higher University Degree in relevant technical discipline. Health background is preferable. Equivalent technical experience can substitute for qualifications but not vice versa.
Experience with:
using innovative tools and approaches to achieve results and extend beneficiary reach in health and first aid
Managing projects, including conducting needs assessment, project design, MEAL Planning and reporting. Reporting skills is of essence and producing good quality reports is highly needed to fulfill the requirements of this post
building technical capacities of partner organizations.
applying standards and operationalising those standards in humanitarian projects.
First aid or ambulance services; first aid certification is an asset
Other skills:
English work proficiency is required; Arabic is a strong asset.
International driving licence (manual gear) is required.
Reporting to:
Country Programme Manager, based in Bagdad, Iraq
Position is based in:
Bagdad, Iraq
Contract:
12 months’ contract, with possibility for extension
Application deadline:
16.12.2018
How to apply:
Norwegian Red Cross electronic application portal
