First Aid Delegate

First Aid Delegate
Key responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive overview and understanding of the health care emergency needs on the ground and response system in given contexts (where resources are limited)

Contribute to the identification of the beneficiaries and the values ICRC can add to improve the emergency response from the scenes of the emergency till the referral health care structures

Participate in the selection of appropriate interventions (operational and training related), and formulation of project proposals, in respect of local realities and in compliance with ICRC guidelines and standards/ references

Implement, monitor and evaluate references and activities according to objectives, plans of actions and resources available

Manage staff when applicable, and support and coach relevant local actors of the emergency response system

Foster collaborative working relationships amongst emergency response stakeholders (State and non-State actors, incl. the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement)

Strengthen local capacities and references, based on ownership and sustainability goals

Promote the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent, and of relevant humanitarian laws

As a representative of the ICRC, promote the ICRC and maintain contact and negotiate with relevant actors in order to ensure the work is carried out as securely and effectively as possibleSelection requirements

Prepared to accept unaccompanied posting during the first 24 months of collaboration (missions length can be shorter – see below Minimum length of the assignment)

Minimum of three year experience in First Aid/ emergency response related matters (operational and/or training and/or managerial – be it on a voluntary service basis, or as a paid staff – be it with a National Red Cross or Red Crescent Society, or not) – Humanitarian field experiences are an asset

Experience in coaching/ supervision

Excellent command of French and/or English (written and spoken) – knowledge of other languages (Arabic, Spanish, Russian, etc.) is an asset

Familiar with word processing and spread-sheet software, and search engines

Driving license (must cover manual transmission)For more detailed information, duties, requirements and job application -First Aid Delegate