Field Coordinator (US Macro Award)

Job Posting Organization:
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian network, comprising 191-member National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Established to respond to disasters and crises, IFRC employs the Triple R approach—response, resilience, and respect—to fulfill its mission outlined in Strategy 203

• The organization is dedicated to ensuring timely, coordinated, and locally led humanitarian action while supporting its members in building community resilience across various sectors such as climate and environment, health and wellbeing, and migration and displacement. IFRC promotes fundamental principles including humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. The organization is headquartered in Geneva and operates five regional offices in Africa (Nairobi), the Americas (Panama), Asia Pacific (Kuala Lumpur), Europe (Budapest), and MENA (Beirut), along with representation offices and delegations worldwide. IFRC maintains a zero-tolerance policy against conduct that contradicts its objectives, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, and discrimination, and adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.

Job Overview:
The Field Coordinator (Delegate) will work under the supervision of the US Macro Award Project Manager and in close coordination with the IFRC Pacific CCD, National Society counterparts, technical leads, and support services. This role is pivotal for the effective implementation, monitoring, risk management, financial performance, and reporting of activities funded under the US Macro Award. The Field Coordinator is responsible for ensuring timely delivery of project outputs, compliance with donor and IFRC requirements, effective budget utilization, and strong coordination among stakeholders to achieve agreed program outcomes in various Pacific nations including Solomon Islands, Tonga, Kiribati, and Samoa. This position is characterized by its roving nature, requiring travel to multiple locations based on operational needs, and aims to strengthen the Pacific Red Cross Network by building lasting humanitarian capabilities and a more connected, Pacific-led response system.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Field Coordinator will support National Societies (NS) and IFRC in managing activities related to the US Macro Award. This includes assisting in project/design" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">program design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting. The Coordinator will help develop the initial implementation plan in coordination with the NS, ensuring alignment with NS priorities and timelines. Responsibilities also include providing support to NS staff and volunteers for effective project implementation, coordinating with partner national societies and donors, and ensuring compliance with safety and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security-policies" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security policies. The Coordinator will lead risk assessment processes, monitor project indicators, and facilitate learning reviews and adaptive management practices. Additionally, the role involves strengthening project management and financial capacities of NS counterparts, promoting localization and sustainability, and ensuring accountability and community engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a University Degree in a relevant field such as Disaster Risk Management, Development Planning, or Humanitarian Affairs. They should have completed the IMPACT course or equivalent training. Preferred qualifications include training or certification in National Society assessment and development tools, such as OCA, BOCA, and PER. Candidates should demonstrate cultural sensitivity and the ability to work in diverse environments, possess strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, and have proficiency in digital communication and collaboration. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are essential, along with familiarity with humanitarian emergency response standards and guidelines.

Educational Background:
A University Degree in a relevant field is required, with a focus on areas such as Disaster Risk Management, Development Planning, or Humanitarian Affairs. Additional training or certification in relevant assessment and development tools is preferred, enhancing the candidate's ability to contribute effectively to the role.

Experience:
Candidates should have at least 5 years of work experience with the Red Cross/Red Crescent or another humanitarian relief organization, specifically in coordinating emergency and/or relief operations. A minimum of 3 years of experience in preparedness and readiness programs is also required. Experience in managing significant field-based projects, including planning, monitoring, budget development, and reporting, is essential. Preferred candidates will have at least 3 years of proven experience managing DREF and Emergency Appeals, along with previous experience working in the Asia Pacific region.

Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory. Knowledge of another IFRC official language, such as French, Spanish, or Arabic, is preferred. Candidates should also demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment and possess good command of digital communication tools.

Additional Notes:
This position is a roving role requiring travel across multiple locations under the US Macro Award, depending on operational needs. The role emphasizes the importance of staff safety and security, adherence to policies, and maintaining high accountability standards. The position may involve hosting visitors, donors, and delegations, providing operational updates as necessary. The contract duration and specific seniority level details are not provided, but the role is expected to be full-time and may involve international recruitment.