Focal Point, Protection Gender and Inclusion (PGI) and Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA)

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Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

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The American Red Cross, with its partners in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, works to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to the world’s most vulnerable communities. The International Services Department (ISD) of the American Red Cross (AmRC) seeks to prevent and alleviate human suffering around the world by responding to disasters, building safer, more resilient communities, and educating future humanitarians. With programs and partners in 70 countries, AmRC works to strengthen the global Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Network in order to deliver critical assistance to some of the most vulnerable communities in the world, reaching 100 million people annually

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview): 

The American Red Cross seeks a Focal Point, Protection Gender and Inclusion (PGI) and Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) to coordinate its high priority, cross-cutting engagement on these important topics within its global portfolio, including bilateral country projects with National Societies and coordination with the IFRC. This position will focus on capacity building and strengthening of systems to support use of PGI and CEA and will have a specific responsibility to strengthen internal capabilities and structures across ISD.

This is a grant-funded position for two years; extension of this period is dependent on funding availability.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Focal Point, PGI and CEA will coordinate a broad portfolio that includes a combination of doctrine, training, program support, and technical assistance for PGI and CEA, while also engaging in the application of Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH)-related working groups.

Protection Gender and Inclusion:

• Review curriculum for PGI with intent to revise and improve its fit for purpose for use by the AmRC and the RCRC network 

• Provide technical PGI advice for increasing gender equality in disaster management programs with National Societies

• Support development of National Society‑specific PGI strategies  

• Provide support to partner National Societies for strengthening their PGI capacities on institutional, policy, programmatic, and community levels

• Contribute to the strategic planning of AmRC long-term PGI, National Society Development, and disaster management engagement in its global portfolio as well as to the overall coordination of programs in ISD’s Asia Pacific (AP) and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Divisions, in close cooperation with the IFRC and in collaboration with ISD’s Integrated Global Programs Division

Community Engagement and Accountability:

• Provide support to AmRC country delegations to identify opportunities to implement the Community Trust Index with the IFRC to support National Societies.

• Review curriculum for CEA with intent to revise and improve its fit for purpose for use by the AmRC and the RCRC network 

• Provide technical CEA advice for increasing two-way communication and trust in the disaster management programs with national societies

• Provide support for partner National Societies for strengthening their CEA capacities on institutional, policy, programmatic, and community levels

• Contribute to the strategic planning of AmRC long-term CEA, National Society Development, and disaster management engagement in its global portfolio as well as to the overall coordination of programs in ISD’s AP and LAC Divisions, in close cooperation with the IFRC and in collaboration with ISD’s Integrated Global Programs Division

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment:

• Review curriculum with intent to revise and improve its fitness for purpose for use by AmRC and for the RCRC network 

• Participate in working group on PSEAH to review and revise policies

• Conduct a review of feedback mechanisms and safeguarding procedures for AmRC Delegations with ISD Operations team.

Strategic Direction and Coordination

• Develop multi- year strategy for PGI and CEA support for AmRC

• Develop a plan, including risk reduction measures, identifying the necessary resources, responsibilities, and deadlines

• Represent AmRC at relevant networking opportunities, and liaise with network partners as well as national, regional and international stakeholders

• Contribute to the design of new doctrine, training materials, and support project design and proposal development

SCOPE:

Individual contributor with comprehensive technical knowledge in PGI and CEA. Ability to execute highly complex or specialized projects; adapt precedent and may make significant departures from traditional approaches to develop solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

• Experience: Minimum 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

• Skills & Abilities: Demonstrated experience integrating innovative approaches to solving humanitarian challenges. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Experience working with and within the Red Cross/Red Crescent network is preferred. Experience working with local/national partners. Must be responsible and self-motivated. Candidate must have strong verbal and written communications skills and must demonstrate familiarity with evolving industry standards. Ability to work on a team.

• Travel: this position is expected to have some international travel.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements are those present in normal office environment conditions. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods of time. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle, and working under challenging conditions.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

PAY INFORMATION: The annual salary range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000. We do not offer an annual bonus for this role. Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. **We will review specific salary information at the time of phone screening based upon your location & experience.**

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:

·         Medical, Dental Vision plans

·         Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

·         PTO:  Starting at 19 days a year; based on type of job and tenure

·         Holidays:  11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays

·         401K with up to 6% match

·         Paid Family Leave

·         Employee Assistance

·         Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

·         Service Awards and recognition

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