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The ICRC is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of:

Movement Cooperation Officer 2
            
Contract type: Open Ended 
Grade: B2
Number of Posts: 1 Post
Duty Station:  Sanaa 
Announcement date: 25.09.2022

Purpose:

Movement Cooperation Officer contributes to developing and implementing the delegation's objectives for cooperation with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (the Movement) in line with the ICRC’s Movement policies and in consultation with the Yemen Red Crescent Society (YRCS).  S/he contributes to building positive relationships between the ICRC and other Movement components, particularly the YRCS. 

Accountabilities & Responsibilities 

Functional Responsibilities: 

• Contributes to implementing the operational partnership between the ICRC and the YRCS by working closely with both ICRC & YRCS colleagues (HQ & branches) to develop joint procedures and partnership agreements. 
• Working together with other ICRC colleagues (i.e. other departments) to analysis YRCS strengths and areas requiring development to better set strategy and objectives for National Society Development and enhancing ICRC-YRCS operational partnerships in specific programs such as Health, EcoSec, WH, Comm, RFL, WeC etc. 
• Conduct field trip all over Yemen to prepare and attend joint assessment, reinforce partnership with YRCS and contributes to National Society Capacity Building.
• Maintains an open line of communication with YRCS technical staff on capacity-building needs and support. 
• Contributes to maintaining a constant overview of the Movement’s activities, capacity and affairs; contributes to organizing various Movement meetings; supports the delegation’s Cooperation team on issues related to coordination within the Movement.
• Support the National Society to provide operational and financial reports on regular basis and according to agreed formats and procedures.

Scope and Impact 

• Geographical remit: Sanaa delegation with frequent travelling and occasionally replacing Coop officers on Field level.
• In charge of several files mainly related to operational partnership with and capacity building for YRCS. Focus of work is with YRCS HQ but not exclusively.
• Works under the supervision of Movement Cooperation Advisor/Delegate/ Coordinator.

Relationships 

• Internally: interacts with the Movement Cooperation team and other staff who works with YRCS.
• Externally: Interacts with YRCS, IFRC and PNSs staff.

Certifications/Education Required 

• University degree or equivalent experience. 
• Excellent command (spoken and written) of English. 
• Computer proficiency

Professional Experience Required 

• Minimum 3-5 years’ work experience in a field relevant to Movement Cooperation (inside or outside the ICRC). 
• Minimum 2–3 years' experience as Movement Cooperation Officer or 1-2 years’ international humanitarian work experience with the ICRC or any other Movement Component (NS and/or International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies).  

Competencies  

• Leadership               
• Accountability               
• People management               
• Teamwork & Collaboration               
• Representing the ICRC               
• Beneficiary & Client focused