The Program Coordinator will be the IFRC focal point responsible for supporting the effective and timely implementation of all tasks related to the development of the regional initiative. This will include overall quality assurance of all program documents, management of relationships and engagemen
Education
- Degree in International Development, International Relations, or other relevant fields. Required.
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience in engaging in multilateral partnerships and resource development functions at a global level for a national/international organization. Required.
- Experience in partnering with development banks (World Bank and regional ones), specialized funds, UN agencies, and large government donor agencies. Required.
- Experience managing partner and resource development relations in a context of
- humanitarian and/or development programmes. Required.
Knowledge, Skills and Languages
- Advanced knowledge of multilateral landscapes, priorities, policies, and financing instruments supporting development programmes and the attainment of the SDGs.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate funding agreements, and to navigate complex funding mechanisms.
- Experience in communicating with high level partners and successfully navigating multilateral partner decision-making processes, funding instruments and requirements.
- Outstanding networking, representational, communication and negotiation skills contributing to a client-focused culture.
- Ability to be proactive and persuasive.
- Ability to identify and articulate strategic issues, risks and priorities that need to be brought to the attention of senior management.
- Proven ability to translate strategy into action.
- Results-oriented and demand-driven individual; strategic thinker; entrepreneurial and hands on.
- Track record in producing high quality work within short deadlines and ability to make effective, timely decisions.
- Ability to work within a multi-cultural, multilingual, multidisciplinary environment.
Competencies, Values and Comments
- Core Competencies: Communication; Collaboration and teamwork; Judgement and decision making; National society and customer relations; Creativity and innovation; Building trust.
- Values: Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability.