Head of Region - MENA

Job Description

Head of Region - MENA Location: London, UK or Beirut, Lebanon Hours: 35 per week Contract: Permanent UK Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum dependant on experience (inclusive of Inner London Weighting allowance if applicable) International Salary: We willbe happy to discuss full salary and benefits package with applicants, however, please note that this will vary according to the location of the appointed candidate due to specific location allowances Can you play a key strategic role in our International Directorate,defining the vision and identifying opportunities in line with British Red Cross strategy This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated, enthusiastic, and committed team who really want to make a difference and grow in the humanitarian sector. Aboutthis opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic senior leader to play a strategic role in the International Directorate of the British Red Cross. The Head of Region defines the vision, identifies and catalyses opportunities in line with ourCorporate Strategy, International Strategy and the Regional Action Plans, specific to the region, needs and context. Using your considerable experience in humanitarian and development assistance, coordination and resource mobilisation, you will be a spokespersonand technical adviser on the region, the Red Cross Movements role and footprint within it and act as the connection to the humanitarian system more broadly. What were looking for You will have significant experience of maintaining strategic and operationalpartnerships and collaborating with an extensive stakeholder network. Additionally, you will have the proven experience of representing international organisations at a senior level in operational contexts within the humanitarian or international developmentsector. You will have strong and proven team and line management skills, with the ability to manage large teams with broad remits in complex and remote environments. You are motivated to role model a high-level of management standards. You will have strongfinancial management skills with the ability to manage a large and complex budget. You will have good knowledge of fundraising and resource mobilisation opportunities, including institutional fundraising and private sector engagement. You should be able tocommunicate and influence a diverse range of internal and external partners. If you have a working knowledge of French and / or Arabic will be a distinct advantage. (Please read the full Role Profile/ Job Description for more information about this vacancyincluding responsibilities and full person specification) Closing date for applications is (23:59), Sunday the 28th of November with interviews anticipated to be held on 9th and 10th of December 2021. About the Programmes and Partnerships Team The Head ofRegion for MENA sits within the Programmes and Partnerships department and provides oversight of our relationships and support, including disaster responses, to Red Cross Movement partners. Currently, we have one current cluster office based in Beirut, Lebanonthat oversees our Syria Crisis programming in Syria, Lebanon and Iraq. Our programming for Libya, Yemen and Turkey is overseen by country cluster management based in London. The department works in partnership with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies,the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). We offer a wide range of staff benefits, including: UK Staff Benefits Include: 36 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leaveUp to 6% contributory pensionFlexible working policyGenuine investment in your developmentInternational staff benefits include: Accommodation while on deploymentSubsistence allowances while overseasTravel to and fromthe country of posting, plus long service flightsComprehensive insurance, including medical, personal effects and life insurancePre and post assignment medicals and access to excellent health and wellbeing benefitsAccess to a pension, which you can join atany time during your contractGenerous leave entitlement (36 days incl. public holidays)Click here to learn more about British Red Cross work internationallyA little bit more about us... The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK and overseas; getthe support they need if crisis strikes. Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started. At the British Red Cross, we are looking for thebest people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of; age, disability, gender reassignment,marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Diversity is something we celebrate, and we want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross. We want you to feel that you are inan inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness. In the British Red Cross we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. 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