Community Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Program (CP3)Project Officer

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Date of issue:04-09-2018
Closing date (Geneva time zone):13-09-2018
Duty station:Nairobi
Country:KENYA
Duration:6.5 Months
Category of Staff: National Staff
Vacancy No:IFRC02461
 
Background
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 191 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.

Organizational Context
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC or “the Federation”) is the World’s largest volunteer-based humanitarian network. The Federation is a membership organization established by and comprised of its member National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Along with National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Federation is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The overall aim of the IFRC is” to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” It works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises. Community Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Program (CP3) Large-scale epidemics and pandemics pose a serious threat not only to global health security but also to countries, communities and individuals in their efforts to achieve resilience. Epidemics and pandemics affect all sectors, impacting routine health services, economic and food security, trade, education, civil order, communication, transportation, and many other areas of life. The threat of emerging infectious diseases, including those of zoonotic origin, and the increasing prevalence of diseases previously controlled by antimicrobials and vaccination efforts, is a cause for concern to the global health community. Communities play an important role in prevention, early detection and early response with regard to this threat. Engagement of communities and civil society in epidemic and pandemic preparedness is vital to ensure early response and mitigate impact, including the delivery of normative health services. The IFRC is uniquely placed to support whole-of-society epidemic and pandemic preparedness by leveraging its supporting role to 190 National Red Cross Red Crescent Societies. The IFRC is launching a new program funded by USAID targeting community centric epidemic and pandemic preparedness utilising an all of society all hazard approach. This program builds on existing tools and actions being taken by Red Cross members but also external partners. Several activities will occur within the program focused on three workstreams: Community Preparedness, National Society Preparedness and Private Sector and Key Stakeholders Engagement. 
 
Job Purpose
To support the CP3 regional team in implementation of the program across the region.
 
Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Take the lead in the planning and coordinating program conferences, trainings and events.
  • Ensure that delegates and staff submit regular, timely and accurate narrative monthly reports, including providing appropriate training and capacity building of all staff and delegates to fulfil their responsibility for reporting, and to ensure high quality products.
  • Collate workplan progress and M&E documentation for CP3 countries; and flag issues at the country level as well as to regional team.
  • Documentation of lessons learned and best practices; editorial and presentation assistance for country teams to create dissemination materials;
  • Assist with editing and production of information, communication and education (IEC) materials, and support country staff in making relevant contextual adaptations.
  • Manage data by maintaining regional database, housing monthly data reported by CP3 countries
  • Travel as needed to support regional trainings or conferences
  • Accountable for providing professional administrative expertise and support to the CP3 team
  • Collects, compiles and administrates the necessary documents for meetings and mission travel of the CP3 project.
  • Assist in the writing, editing and proofreading of reports and documents prepared by CP3 delegates
  • Follow up on asset register in all CP3 countries and make sure that the update is shared with the regional roving finance delegate for each trimester.
  • Responsible of CP3 archives
  • Perform other duties and participate in special projects as assigned by the line manager.
Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree in social science, public health, or any relevant degree.
Experience
  • At least 2 years’ experience working to support health programs in the development or humanitarian sector.
  • Experience in budget preparation.
  • Experience with international donor or Red Cross reporting systems.
  • Experience adapting or using IEC and communication material.
  • Strong interest in humanitarian and development work.
  • Experience in organizing trainings, workshops, and conferences, at both international and national levels.
  • Experience with data consolidation and database use.
  • Experience supporting country staff by distance.
  • Experience in researching, compiling, writing of narrative and financial reports.
  • Knowledge of IFRC and/or National Society operating environment.
Knowledge, skills and languages
  • Excellent computer skills. (e.g. Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat).
  • Strong operational management ability: a clear focus on results, monitors quality and progress of work against plans.
  • Data analysis skills (Excel or other technical software (Epi Info, SPSS, Stata)).
  • Ability to travel frequently.
  • Excellent organisational, and inter-personal skills.
  • Able to work on own initiative and solve problems.
Languages
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Good command of French is essential
Competencies and values
  • Communication - Teamwork and Team building
  • Professionalism – Integrity - Diversity
  • Judgement-Decision-making
  • Results focus and accountability
  • Managing performance
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