The German Red Cross (GRC) is part of a worldwide community assisting victims of conflicts and disasters and people affected by social or health related crises. The Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement provides vulnerable people with assistance and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the Movement: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. The German Red Cross assists in disaster response, rehabilitation and capacity building projects on appeals of their sister organisations within the Movement.
GRC is currently seeking a Food Security and Livelihoods Project Delegate (FSL) (m/f/d), South Sudan to support the South Sudan Red Cross (SSRC) in the implementation of a project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The project focuses on creating livelihood opportunities, increasing food security, and promoting communal social cohesion in four counties across Western Equatoria region. The Project Delegate will work closely with SSRC to support the implementation of various activities, such as vocational trainings, marketing and business trainings, distributing start-up kits and offering agricultural trainings. Additionally, the Delegate will collaborate with SSRC to organise social cohesion activities, such as training sessions in mediation, promoting conflict-sensitive communication, and facilitating radio talk shows.
The Delegate will be part of an experienced team of international and national staff under the line-management of the GRC Country Representative.
Starting date: 01.03.2024
Duration: 18 months (until 31.08.2025), with possibility for extension
Location: Juba, South Sudan (with regular travel to project regions)
You will be part of a highly motivated professional and multicultural team. We offer a compensation package in accordance with the collective employment agreement of the GRC, along with an expatriation allowance for the duration of your mission, as well as accommodation in an RC compound. In addition to a full insurance package, GRC is covering a home flight within a 12-month period of assignment. You are entitled to Rest and Recreation (R&R) every eight weeks. You will benefit from a comprehensive training package and receive briefings and coaching prior as well as during and after your mission. Medical check-ups and Psychosocial Support Service are included in your assignment.
Kindly apply by submitting your application by using the GRC online application system until January 10th, 2024.
Please note that due to the travel and visa regulations and the guidelines of our partners in the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement certain vaccinations are required for this delegate position. Candidates on the short-list for this position will be asked to disclose their vaccination status.
We point out that the selection and nomination processes for this international delegate position may demand that information concerning your person be shared with involved Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement partners (IFRC, ICRC, National Society). This may include transmission into countries that do not apply data protection standards comparable to those of the European Union.
Deutsches Rotes Kreuz e.V. – GeneralsekretariatCarstennstr. 58
12205 Berlin
Tagged as: DRK, South Sudan
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