The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 192-member National Societies. 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.” The IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.
The IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of the IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.
The IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services.
The IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. The IFRC also has country cluster delegation and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.
IFRC has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and other forms of harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, and lack of integrity (including but not limited to financial misconduct). IFRC also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Morocco on September 8, killing and injuring thousands of people and causing widespread destruction. The Moroccan Red Crescent Society (MRCS) responded immediately, providing first aid and psychosocial support, helping transport the injured to hospitals, evacuating people from damaged buildings and providing dignified burial management. Through this appeal, the IFRC is supporting MRCS to meet the immediate and early recovery needs of 500,000 affected people. Priorities include providing food and safe water, essential household items, shelter support, health and mental health services, and cash assistance.
This position is open for three vacancies based in Marrakech – El Houaz, Taroudant or Chichaoua, Morocco and requires in-country travel (when deemed necessary, to places where the safety situation permits). IFRC works in an integrated manner with the Moroccan Red Crescent (MRC) and its partners. MRC has the role as the Movement convener for operational field response and coordination among Movement partners.
Reporting to the Field Coordinator and under the oversight of the Shelter Coordinator, the Shelter Officer will provide support and required expertise to manage the shelter component of the operational Strategy defined for Morocco.
The Shelter Officer will work in close collaboration with Morocco Red Crescent (MRC), Participating National Societies, INGO’s, local authorities, other stakeholders and affected communities within the mandate of the Movement in order to coordinate the Shelter strategic planning (from relief to recovery) and to ensure efficient and effective design, management and implementation of shelter programming related to the response to the Morocco Earthquake.
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Values:Â Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability
Core competencies:Â Movement context, principles, and values; National Society Capacity Strengthening; Coordination; Assessment; Direction Setting and Quality Programme Management; Information Management; Resource Management; Safety and Security; Transition and Recovery; Community engagement and accountability; Protection, Gender, and Inclusion; Environmental Sustainability; Collaboration and teamwork; Conflict Management; Interpersonal Communication; Cultural awareness; Personal resilience; Integrity
Note: The employee will be directly contracted by the Moroccan Red Crescent Society (MRCS) and then loaned to the IFRC. Thus, the MRCS salary scale will apply, and the salary range is: 12,200 MAD – 14,200 MAD/month (gross).
To apply, click on one of the below links, based on your preferred location:
To apply in Marrakech, click here:Â IFRC job detail | IFRC
To apply in Taroudant, click here:Â IFRC job detail | IFRC
To apply in Chichaoua, click here:Â IFRC job detail | IFRC
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