Under the supervision of the Head of Delegation:
• Actively participates and advises the Head of Delegation in analysing the national and regional political and humanitarian environment.
• Contributes to identifying the humanitarian (diplomacy) needs and establishing the delegation's overall strategies, operational priorities, plans of action and related budget, and ensures timely and accurate internal reporting.
• Facilitates, coordinates and/or supervises and monitors the implementation of specific policy and protection related objectives, liaising with other delegations as required, in alignment with the ICRC's human resources and financial management procedures and policies.
• Actively maintains and develops a network of contacts within the authorities, International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, diplomatic and donor community at the operational level, and any other influential stakeholders.
• Contributes to public communication and the promotion of international humanitarian law, raising awareness about the ICRC's mandate and mission in order to increase acceptance of and access for the organisation and support for its operations.
• May be involved in complex policy or operational negotiations with high-level contacts that may impact the ICRC's reputation and operations beyond the area directly covered by the delegation.
•Represents the ICRC towards external stakeholders and in key fora.
• Manages directly teams dealing with policy, diplomacy & other programmes. and provides clear direction and priorities and ensures close coordination with the Resource Mobilisation (REM) team in Brussels.
• Coaches, facilitates and fosters individual growth to enable stimulating development of the team
• Addresses HR issues in accordance with the ICRC rules and procedures, and in coordination with the HR Manager; identifies needs in terms of human resources: recruitment, training or coaching.
• Coordinates the delegation’s relations with Movement components in Brussels’.
• Supports and advises colleagues on broader movement-related developments and their impact on the delegation’s approach.
• Promotes a conducive participative and inclusive working environment, ensuring a fluid and transparent flow of information within the delegation
•Is responsible for all safety and security aspects related to the functioning of the delegation
• Acts as Head of Delegation during the latter’s absence.
