The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 192-member National Societies. The overall aim of the IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” The IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.

The IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of the IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

The IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services.

The IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. The IFRC also has country cluster delegation and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.

The IFRC launched emergency appeals and DREF to support the Haitian Red Cross scale up their emergency response efforts to support people who are affected by the present crisis. Outpatient care, disease/outbreak prevention, health promotion, psychosocial support, shelter programs and community engagement and accountability are key components of the appeal. Support for the National Societies and appeals are managed from the America regional officed based in Panama.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.21 miles) has occurred at 13 km south-southeast of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti, as reported by the National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC) of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) on 14 August 2021, 16:02:56 GMT. Based on the preliminary data, earthquakes of this shallow of depth and magnitude are expected to result in moderate to severe shaking within 245.0 km (152.24 miles) from the epicenter. The US Tsunami Warning System issued a tsunami warning that was later rescinded. No tsunami threats are expected.

The HRCS has requested support from IFRC. In coordination between IFRC HQ and IFRC Regional Office, this emergency has now been categorized as Orange as per IFRC Standard Operating Procedures. The emergency categorization and scalability will be revised in the next 48 hours.

The Field Coordinator is to be based in Camp Perrin and reports to the Operations Manager and holds a Technical line to Ops Manager Unit in Americas Regional Office.

To support the affected National Society (NS) and IFRC field staff in the day-to-day implementation, management and coordination of all aspects of the operation for a defined location or component of the operation.
The Field Coordinator's main aim is to support the operation’s implementation and coordination of the operation. The Field Coordinator effectively contributes to the assistance of vulnerable people through a movement-coordinated approach. The Field Coordinator ensures proper technical support on areas such as Movement Coordination, Disaster Management, Relief, Shelter, WASH, Health and Care, PSS, Cash Transfer Programming, OD in Emergencies, and other areas needed by the NS and IFRC. The coordinator also provides coordination of the daily operations implementation, including supervision of programs as well as security, HR and Finances, the Coordinator must ensure all activities are implemented following the accepted humanitarian standards, while promoting capacity building of the NS and actively pursue community participation in the implementation of activities.


1. Support NS and IFRC in management of activities related to the Operation:
? In the defined location or component of the operation, support NS and IFRC field teams in project/program & design, set up, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting, and transition keeping in line with the objectives outlined in the IFRC emergency appeal and EPOA.
? Supporting the Design and set up the initial operational plan in coordination with the National Society branch in the geographical area, considering the exit strategy for the operation from an early stage and how it might link to and support the NS long-term programmes.
? Provide assistance to NS staff and volunteers to effectively implement project and program activities in accordance to humanitarian standards (i.e. Sphere Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Response).
? Support the NS and IFRC technical program teams in running field activities for specific programs, such as Health and Care, PSS, WASH, Relief, CEA, CTP and Restoring Family Links and others; ensuring technical support is provided for field teams.
? Serve as a link between the IFRC/NS EPOA and the activities outlined in the area of assignment.
? Together with NS counterpart and field teams provide regular monitoring field reports as required and/or as per given schedule, including reports on important events or situation developments.

2. Coordinate and liaise with internal and external partners in the assigned geographical area or operation component:
? Represent the IFRC in planning and coordination meetings and external relationships/networking, in the assigned geographical area, providing RCRC reports to participating partners and ensuring alignment with the NS and the Movement.
? Provide regular updates, including from coordination meetings held in the Movement’s area of responsibility in the region, to IFRC and NS appropriate Focal Persons to inform overall country programme decision-making.
? Support the organizing/facilitating of Movement coordination meetings chaired by the NS; IFRC and other Movement partners as needed.
? Encourage NS to engage effectively with Movement partners, Regional and Local bodies at all levels, UN and international humanitarian organizations, NGOs, community groups and vulnerable peoples.
? Ensure close linkage and co-operation with different NS and IFRC managerial and technical sectors.
? Ensure activities are coordinated with communities and local actors, Participating National Societies (PNS), ERUs and rapid response personnel/teams in the area of responsibility in the assigned geographical area ii.
? Ensure the quality of the actions
? Link UN, NGO, Government resources, etc. to the NS and relevant technical sectors of the RCRC operation in the assigned geographical area iv. Collaborate with other corresponding Field Coordinators.

3. Work closely and support local branches of the NS in area of responsibility; Support the branch in building capacity where needed both in order to carry out current operations and for long-term organizational development.

4. Continuously assess socio-political, humanitarian and security situations and gaps in area of responsibility. Report results regularly to IFRC team and NS counterparts to inform potential adjustments needed to ensure accuracy and quality of the planned intervention.

5. Host visitors, donors, & delegations and provide operational updates as necessary.

6. Ensure staff safety and security by adhering to and communicating policies and regulations to all staff (PNS and NS) in the assigned geographical area. Serve as IFRC finance, admin, and logistics focal point for IFRC in the hub area as needed.

7. Lead the risk assessment process in close collaboration with operational management in the assigned geographical area

8. Provide security management support for IFRC in the hub area as needed

9. Champion high quality accountability standards and ensure compliance with relevant policy and procedures

Relevant university degree or equivalent qualification within a relevant field- Required

Basic Delegates Training Course or IMPACT or equivalent experience- Preferred

Ops Management, CAP training or equivalent knowledge- Required

Minimum 5 years’ experience working for the RC/RC or for another humanitarian relief organisation coordinating emergency and/or relief operations- Required

Field experience within the RC/RC or other humanitarian organization- Preferred

Experience in managing programmes and projects including planning, monitoring and guiding
implementation, budget development and management of significant field-based projects, reporting and technical advice and guidance- Preferred

Experience in field intervention, volunteer management, mentoring and capacity building, training project staff and working with vulnerable populations- Required

Experience and knowledge of project management- Preferred

Ability to work under pressure and manage a team in high stress environments in an emergency context- Required

Ability to conduct rapid assessment, baseline, and satisfaction survey assessment- Required

Proficient in computers (word processing, spread sheets, Power Point, internet, etc.)- Required

Understanding of cash-based interventions- Preferred

Good analytical skills and solution focused person- Preferred
Skills in training and developing staff- Required

Fluently spoken and written English- Required
Fluently spoken and written French- Required

Values: Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability

Core competencies: Communication; Collaboration and teamwork; Judgement and decision making; National society and customer relations; Creativity and innovation; Building trust, Movement context, principles and values, National Society Capacity Strengthening, Coordination, Assessment, Direction Setting and Quality Programme Management, resource management, Safety and Security, Transition and Recovery, Community engagement and accountability, Conflict management, Cultural awareness.

Cover Letter and Resume

Only suitable applicants will be acknowledged