Global Response Manager – International job with BRITISH RED CROSS

We are recruiting a Global Response Manager to lead the Emergency Response component of the ESTA (Emergencies, Surge & Technical Advisory) Team by ensuring that BRC’s response capability is maintained, emergencies are managed effectively and efficiently, and that learning is incorporated into the ongoing business processes of BRC.

Reporting to the Head of ESTA, you will take the lead on one of the 3 components which comprise the Emergencies, Surge and Technical Advisory (ESTA) Team. You will be responsible for the management, oversight and effective delivery of BRC’s ‘business as usual’ emergency preparedness and response activities, as well as the operational responses which take place outside of the 4 regional teams.

This is a hybrid, “Flexi” role, working remotely with a requirement to visit the UK Office in Moorfields, London 1 or 2 days per week.

More about the team you’ll be joining

The Programmes and Partnerships department provides single oversight of our programme work and our long-term capacity building partnerships and disaster management. The department will work in partnership not only externally with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the IFRC and ICRC, but also internally within a matrix relationship of technical advisers and policy professionals in other teams.

The purpose of the Emergencies, Surge and Technical Advisory (ESTA) team is to deliver effective and efficient support to Movement disaster and crisis responses worldwide, according to needs and BRC added value.

Diversity is something we celebrate

At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best 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.

Who you’ll be

We’re looking for an experienced Emergency Response (operations) professional with technical knowledge and expertise within Disaster Management and the broader disaster management cycle.

You will have demonstrable overseas field experience in a humanitarian or influencing role in a relevant area.

You will have strong leadership and line management experience along with team, networking and collaboration skills to support your ability to establish relationships and influence key decision-makers and interlocutors.

You will possess project Cycle Management experience with good analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative and the ability to interpret information from a variety of sources and present to audiences at all levels.

Please view the role profile for more information about this vacancy.

Closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday the 24th of April 2022 with interviews anticipated to be held during the week commencing 2nd of May 2022 (via Zoom).

What you’ll get in return

We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include:
⦁ 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
⦁ Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
⦁ Up to 6% contributory pension
⦁ Flexible working policy
⦁ Genuine investment in your training and personal development
⦁ Accommodation while on deployment plus subsistence allowances while overseas
⦁ Travel to and from the country of posting, plus long service flights
⦁ Comprehensive insurance, including medical, personal effects and life insurance
⦁ Pre and post assignment medicals and access to excellent health and wellbeing benefits

A little bit more about us

The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country – we’re there when you need us.

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.

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 in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness.

British Red Cross also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme for roles within the International Directorate. In line with the scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisation’s Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website.

The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).

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