Program Officer - Asia

• Type: Job
• Location: Washington, DC, United States
• Organisation: American Red Cross
  Emergency and Disaster Relief
• Closing Date: 08-Nov-2008
• Description:
  Program Officer - Asia American Red Cross Washington, DC The American Red Cross seeks a regional program officer, based in Washington, DC, to provide support to international disaster management and community health programs of the American Red Cross International Services Department. 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. Program Officers are expected to have a wide range of skills, experience and knowledge relevant to effective community-based health promotion and disaster management in an international setting, working with local partner organizations. Responsibilities include: Manage and/or support regional programs: - Lead NHQ point of contact for all projects in countries of responsibility. - Ensure programmatic and financial compliance of field projects; including project start-up, agreements, budget oversight, compliance with monitoring and evaluation and reporting standards. Undertake periodic site visits, oversee project close-out. - Maintain strong communications with and provide programmatic support to ARC field staff. Planning and program development: - Participate in the development of regional and country-specific plans aligned with wider International Services and ARC strategies and operational plans. - Assist in identifying new program opportunities. Disaster Response: - During disaster response periods, support the Disaster Response lead in managing all aspects of disaster response. - Help to oversee field operations, including potential deployment as part of a response team.
• Applicant Requirements:
  Qualifications: Advanced relevant degree. Field experience working in developing countries managing disaster response and recovery programs required (project management, financial oversight, and representation). Experience working with local partner organizations. Program and proposal development experience. Working experience in Asia a plus. Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively and in a collegial fashion with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English essential; fluency in a second language an asset.
• Application instructions:
  For more information or to apply, visit the Jobs page of the American Red Cross website at www.redcross.org/jobs and search for keyword 6927BR. Please submit your Resume/CV and cover letter with salary requirement. Qualified candidates will be contacted by phone or email.
• Other Contact Details:
  Please go to the website and search for job listing 6927BR.
• Contact Person: arc@usa.redcross.org
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