Presentation of the Red Cross

Located in an area overexposed to multiple risks (e.g. cyclones, floods, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and tsunamis), the islands of the South Pacific Ocean are particularly vulnerable due to their size and geographic fragmentation. In this ocean are in fact four of the ten countries identified as most at risk in the world (Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands, the Tonga Islands and Papua New Guinea).

Climate change, climate-related disasters, health risks, gender equality, community isolation, epidemic risks and youth employment are all cross-cutting issues common to the region, to which come overlap with national priorities. Improving the capacities of these actors in terms of preparation, response and capacity to raise awareness and train citizens, particularly in first aid, is one of the essential needs in the South Pacific.

It is in this context that the FIU, as part of the implementation of the 3 Oceans Phase 3 program, is strengthening its disaster preparedness and response capacities in the South Pacific region by developing DRM activities in the South Pacific zone. via the reinstallation of PIROPS in New Caledonia.

Working within the South Pacific Ocean Regional Intervention Platform (PIROPS) based in Nouméa, the position holder will be in charge of disaster risk management.

If the activities carried out on behalf of the FIU from Suva (Fiji) by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), including the World First Aid Reference Center (WARC), will cover the entire of the NS of the zone, those bilateral of the CRF will concern five priority NS (Fiji, Tuvalu, Samoa, Vanuatu and Solomon), the last two being favored for historical and strategic reasons.

The PIROPS team in Nouméa is made up of employees of the DOI (Regional Representative and GRC Coordinator) and employees of the Territorial Delegation of New Caledonia (PGI Coordinator, Support Services Manager, Accountant - RAF and Training Manager).

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The Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator is responsible for:

1/ Contribute to the PIROPS Emergency Preparedness and Response strategy:

• Support the Regional Representative in defining the PIROPS positioning strategy in the emergency preparedness and response sector in the South Pacific zone
• Maintain partnership relations and ensure continuous monitoring of management approaches and innovations disasters in order to feed the PIROPS emergency preparedness and response positioning and operational strategy
• Define the PIROPS Preparation and Response operational strategy (pre-positioning strategy for humanitarian stocks, sectoral strategies, HR strategy, etc.) formalized in writing
• Define the PIROPS emergency Water-Sanitation strategy, in conjunction with technical partners, and organization of technical support to national companies in the preparation and response phases

2/ Ensure the management of the PIROPS Emergency Preparedness and Response Department:

• Manage the GRC volunteer team
• Manage the budget under the responsibility of the GRC department
• Monitor the operational logistics and purchasing processes undertaken by the department

3/ Ensure risk monitoring and support the PIROPS Manager in the coordination of crisis response operations:

• Ensure continuous coordination, outside of crisis periods and in times of crisis, with all actors in disaster management and civil security
• Maintain a continuous search for information on risk levels through consultation with partners specialized techniques and data analysis
• Share information and alerts according to protocols in place
• Ensure deployment in the event of an emergency and support in the field or remotely for carrying out impact assessments and assembly response operations
• Coordinate PIROPS emergency response operations in conjunction with national and international operational partners and according to the FIU's internal organizational emergency response protocols

4/ Develop the emergency preparedness capacities of the FIU in the South Pacific zone:

• Implement internal plans and protocols or update existing plans
• Lead and strengthen the pool of PIROPS emergency response team members
• Organize training, in conjunction with the DOI, the IFRC and technical partners, particularly on the Water/Sanitation/Hygiene, nature-based adaptation solutions and psychological first aid in conjunction with headquarters technical advisors
• Monitor and maintain pre-positioned stocks of materials and emergency equipment
• Provide technical support projects as part of emergency preparedness activities: support the organization of simulation exercises, set up contingency plans, DM training
• Define and ensure direct management of project activities linked to capacity building emergency preparedness in the region
• Support the New Caledonia Territorial Delegation and the Walis & Futuna Territorial Delegation for the preparation and organization of crisis management
• Participate in workshops, technical networks and work groups at the territorial and regional crisis preparedness

Practical information related to the position

Desired start date: 01/06/2024

• Regular missions to the area will be necessary, primarily to the five National Societies with which privileged bilateral relations must be established

• The anchoring of PIROPS in the New Caledonian territory where the CRF is present nationally via a Directorate of establishments and a Delegation for voluntary activities, is a specific element to take into account for the success of the redeployment of GRC activities on area, and more specifically those concerning this territory included within the “3 Oceans” project

• Supervision of activities delegated to the IFRC and National Societies is a specific characteristic of the position

• Mobilization during humanitarian emergencies in the area is required

• Evening and weekend work is possible during activities carried out with volunteers (training of New Caledonian emergency response teams for example) or in the event of a disaster in the area

Formation :

Higher education (BAC+4/+5), preferably in disaster management, international cooperation, water/sanitation in emergency and development contexts.

Skills and experiences:

• Humanitarian experience of at least 4 years
• Experience of direct participation in emergency operations
• Being FACT, ERU or RIT/RDRT trained would be a major plus
• Being trained in damage assessment and post-disaster needs, ability to identify/ design an emergency response operation and draft documents intended for donors
• Technical expertise in Water/Sanitation/Hygiene would be a major asset
• Good knowledge or experience of the Red Cross Movement (operation, mandates, etc.)
• Experience confirmed in the organization and implementation of training
• Comfortable in humanitarian operations under pressure.
• Mastery of project management tools
• Mastery of IT tools (complete autonomy on Word and Excel)
• Good analytical and synthesis skills
• Very good teamwork skills and coordination of cross-functional work dynamics
• Great rigor and sense of organization
• Flexibility and ability to adapt (possible need to work outside office hours depending on emergencies)

In relation to the specific environment of the mission:

o Be available for short-term missions that may be frequent
o Knowledge of the national organization of the CRF is a plus
o Knowledge of the emergency response mechanisms and procedures of the CRF (national and international) and the International Cross Movement -Red (DREF, etc.)
o Knowledge of networks of national civil security actors would be a major plus
o Knowledge of the South Pacific and experience of intervention in Small Island Developing States.

LANGUAGES :

• Fluent French and English essential (read, written, spoken)
• Driving license

How to apply
Please apply on the CRf website: https://emploi.croix-rouge.fr/form/?jobId=Q9DFK026203F3VBQBLOV4QWUD-17241&langCode=fr_FR