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1 Job Description

Job title Recovery Programme Manager Job band Grade 6 (Delegate scale) Ref PH RPM 2014 Department Disaster Management Division International Reporting to BRC Representative in the Location Field based in Philippines Philippines Duration 24 months Last updated February 2014

2 Context The British Red Cross (BRC) helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual crises. We enable vulnerable people in the UK and abroad to prepare for and withstand crises in their own communities. When the crisis is over, we help them to recover and move on with their lives. The international work of the BRC is managed by its International Division consisting of around eighty people based in the organisation’s UK Office in London, and by staff employed overseas supporting BRC’s programmes, or as delegates to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (Federation) or the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

The Typhoon Haiyan response in the Philippines is a major emergency context with BRC one of the leading actors within the IFRC’s coordinated operation, providing support to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC). BRC has already provided substantial support to the response phase through the provision of technical specialists in logistics, emergency shelter, communications, information management; in-kind emergency relief stocks and equipment; cash contributions to support the operation including emergency cash grants and PRC running costs. BRC is seeking to consolidate its response to the Typhoon and to establish a dedicated programme team that will take forward further opportunities to support the recovery needs of the affected population over the coming months and years. Current BRC priorities include Livelihoods, Shelter, National Society (NS) support and capacity building, health, WASH, and community preparedness and resilience. Based predominantly in the field, this role will be part of BRC’s Philippine’s Operational Management Team, working closely with BRC’s Country Representative and the UK Recovery Support Team , to oversee and deliver a range of recovery programmes in partnership with the PRC and alongside other Red Cross Movement actors. The role will provide informed context analysis of humanitarian issues relating to the Typhoon Haiyan operation at field level. With support from the BRC Representative in Manila and in compliance with BRC’s procedures, the role will lead on formulating, designing and instigating relevant actions that enable better BRC support to PRC in the Typhoon Haiyan response under the Movement Wide Operational Framework and PRC’s Plan of Action. This will include enforcing standard programme approaches and methodologies, supporting Movement co-ordination mechanisms and technical working groups and commissioning and undertaking informed needs analysis undertaken jointly with PRC and other PNS (if required) at

1 household level. The role will contribute to monitoring ongoing multilateral response operations funded by BRC. The role will report to the the BRC Representative in the Philippines. The role will be responsible for the delivery of BRC recovery programmes and will manage a number of project managers and technical specialists (Shelter and Livelihoods initially). Additional programme support service positions and project site staff will likewise be managed by this role. Job Purpose: To lead on the development and implementation of BRC’s Haiyan recovery programmes, ensuring the delivery of integrated, high quality, timely and accountable responses in conjunction with PRC, partner National Societies and IFRC. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring BRC is working in an integrated way across all sectors: Economic security and livelihoods, Shelter/Reconstruction, Health, and WASH to ensure that all inter- ventions are mainstreamed / integrated into each of the sectors based on best practices; lessons learnt and ‘do no harm’ principles. In this instance the post holder will work closely with PRC to advise on the analysis, design, implementation, coordination and monitoring of activities that seek to meet Shelter, WASH, Health and Liveli- hoods needs as indicated from detailed assessments at household levels. The target number of beneficiary households is likely to be large (up to 100,000). This target will be achieved both bilaterally, so directly partnering with PRC &/or with other Partner National Societies, and multilaterally, working under an IFRC led operation. The programme will build on the foundations put in place through the emergency response phase, previous PRC’s experience in recovery operations and a recent RCM recovery assessment in January 2014.

3 Overall Purpose of the Post 1. To coordinate and manage the development and delivery of BRC Recovery Programme in Typhoon Haiyan affected Provinces within an agreed time frame and budget 2. To provide advisory input and ensure support for quality programming with a focus on Shel- ter & Reconstruction, Economic Security & Livelihoods, WASH and Health practicalities based on needs and response analysis, implementing and monitoring programmes, including the delivery of a clear concise exit strategy. 3. To represent BRC in external coordination bodies at field levels and within the Red Cross Movement. Represent BRC at technical and coordination mechanisms external and within the RCM at operational locations and ensure agreed standards and methodologies are integrated into BRC supported PRC activities. 4. To ensure the provision of timely and effective technical advisory inputs to programme implementation across key sectors: Shelter, WASH, and Health based on the household socio-e- conomic situation and appropriateness of CTP. With the aim of ensuring programme integ- ration around design, implementation and monitoring of activities. 5. To support PRC to enhance its own existing capacity to deliver large scale and appropriate recovery programmes through appropriate responses. 6. To manage and guide or initiate assessments; to design programmes; to ensure appropriate technical assistance is embedded and oversee the implementation of reviews and evaluations as appropriate. 7. To assist PRC in developing common frameworks, plans, designs and appropriate tools and guidance to ensure high quality programming. To ensure that the appropriate systems, procedures, tools and M&E mechanisms are in place and responsible for their delivery, monitoring progress and reporting against key defined indicators.

2 8. To work hand-in-hand with the PRC management structures at Chapter and Municipality levels and the IFRC Recovery Coordinator and appropriate delegates to ensure harmonisa- tion of programme activities.

4 Main Duties and Responsibilities To provide overall field level coordination and management to the BRC Typhoon Haiyan recovery programme:  Manage the integrated programme team to deliver overall programme goals through effective management and team work.  Finalise detailed and coordinated programme development and implementation strategies, plans, resources, budgets and timeframes.  To work closely with PRC and / or IFRC, and the relevant technical specialists and advisers (at BRC HQ and in the Philippines), to conduct analysis and design appropriate recovery in- terventions  Responsible for establishing and managing detailed budgets with sector personnel and de- livering programme activities through BRC standard operating procedures for financial management.  Monitor the delivery of the programme to ensure that targets are met and variations are tracked and monitored against agreed plans of action. Document variations and changes to inform decision making. Keep decision logs.  Develop detailed implementation plans with sector specialists or teams and coordinate activities to eliminate duplication or gaps in programme delivery through field based coordination mechanisms.  Performance manages sector specialists and staff in line with BRC HR policies and procedures.  Manage programmes through detailed planning and monitoring of activities, record progress against programmes weekly and provide detailed weekly, monthly and quarterly reports against programme. Identify gaps in progress and solutions to keep programme on track.  Liaise with BRC Representative and the UK recovery programme support focal point to ensure the timely and effective utilisation of specialist advisory support is employed to support the implementation of the project cycle.  Develop (with UK PMER advisory support if required) an agreed Planning Monitoring Evalu- ation approach and ensure that sector leads resource and their programme to monitor and record detailed project outputs.  Ensure programme development and delivery uses BRC procedures and policies and that programme activities are consistent with the Red Cross Code of Conduct and uphold the Fundamental Principles of the RC/RC Movement.  Integrate beneficiary accountability within all programme activities utilising the BRC programme monitoringframework, community approaches and beneficiary communications resources.  To manage line reports in accordance with BRC policies and procedures. Contribute to regu- lar updates and reports as part of Federation-wide reporting

3  Ensure that all activities are carried out in a way that reflects community needs and cultural sensitivities, gender, age issues and the environment and those activities take into consider- ation issues around any local risks and hazards.  Identify HR requirements for programme implementation for PRC staff and volunteers. Over- see and manage the support, training and development of relevant staff. Oversee and manage the support, training and development of relevant staff and Red Cross volunteers in BRC support programmes  Assist the BRC Representative in the coordination and liaison with other Red Cross Move- ment bodies (PRC, Federation, PNSs and ICRC) in order to promote and benefit from Move- ment efficiency and effectiveness. DUTIES APPLICABLE TO ALL BRCS STAFF

 Uphold the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement. In addition, uphold BRC values and aspirations as outlined in the International Division Operational Strategy.  Work towards the achievement of overall project goals through effective managerial and lat- eral relations, and collaborative and supportive teamwork.  Adhere to the Security Policy, taking responsibility at all times for own and team security through appropriate actions, behaviour and conduct.  Adhere to the general staff code of conduct and additional codes of behaviour developed for the working context in Philippines.  Maintain good information sharing within the team and ensure documentation of project methods and approaches in order to inform strategy and organisational learning.  Ensure that information on all developments that could affect the project and/or British Red Cross are discussed with the senior management in country.  To participate in and contribute to meetings, planning sessions and learning exercises throughout the project lifespan.  Ensure efficient and effective management of all British Red Cross resources in the project.  To perform other work related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the BRC Representative.

4 Person Specification

The primary and essential requirement for this position is for a highly competent, collaborative and consultative coordinator who can also provide clear leadership and direction when appropriate.

Job Title: Recovery Programme Manager Ref: PH RPM 2014 Band: Grade 6 Education/ > Significant professional management competence and experience in a Training recovery discipline. Degree level qualification plus substantial management experience of large scale complex projects ** > BRC Basic Training/IMPACT (Red Cross Basic training) course or equivalent. > Red Cross or NGO specific Security Training (Red Cross or equivalent approved) and Security Management course

Experience > Significant international humanitarian recovery programme management experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and a track record of success in de- Essential livering high quality recovery programmes** > Substantial experience of designing, planning, implementing, monitoring and managing recovery programmes (shelter and livelihood) based on sound needs assessment** > Experience in risk management of cash based responses for livelihoods, WASH, Health, shelter and construction projects**. > Experience in managing rapid and in-depth assessment and analysis of recovery situations and effectively communicating findings and recommendations. > Wide-ranging experience in managing technical advisory roles with partner organisations and building their capacities** > Ability to work effectively across teams, technical sectors and departments. > Experience in developing project proposals for donor submission including budgeting and writing narrative and financial reports and in reporting and proposal writing. > Experience in developing systems and managing monitoring and evalu- ating programme activities, outcomes and impact to track progress of implementation. > Demonstrable experience in budget development and finance management.** > Experience in designing approaches to beneficiary management and communication that enhance accountability to beneficiaries > Experience in representation at international and local level, working with National and Municipal Government departments and interagency coordination and cooperation. > Ability to analyse diverse information and develop recommendations for an appropriate response > Preferably, experience of working for Red Cross/Red Crescent Move- ment Knowledge/ > Experience of capacity building and mentoring. Technical Skills > Solid and tested programme management skills and applying project cycle management processes (such as PRINCE or AGILE for example).

5 > Good planning and analytical decision making capacity – must be able to identify key information ad evaluates, to set and achieves work tasks, taking into changing demands and plan and prioritise workload > Understanding and knowledge of the RC/RC mandate and Fundamental Principles.** > Fluently spoken and written English > Preferably, other languages: Filipino (Tagalo) Personal / > Accountability – must take responsibility for decisions and actions using behavioural information appropriately to assess/make informed judgments and/or skills take action. > Strong communication skills – must be articulate, approachable, collaborative, and supportive and an active listener. Must demonstrate tact and diplomacy. > Good management and team working skills – must be able to manage and work effectively with and through others, to identify with and contribute to team/programme’s goals and to build and maintain effective working relationships. > Sensitive to diversity/can work cross culturally - in particular regarding the position of women in society and the sensitivity around ethnic divides. > Adaptability/Flexibility – must be able to adjust behaviours to suit context, consider and respects different views and opinions, and work effectively and produce appropriate outputs in a pressurised, complex environment. > Problem solving/initiative – must be able to find appropriate solutions to identified problems and initiate action to respond to the needs, self- manage and demonstrate an ability to ‘get the job done’. > Good time management and organisational skills and the ability to work independently when required > Self-supporting in computers (Windows, MS Office, MS Project & Visio)**. > Inter-personal communication skills with people from different cultures and languages

Special > Willingness to be respond in the event of emergencies in the area of Circumstances BRC Philippines operations. > Willingness to work out of office hours when required.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Security situation: Security in Philippines represents less of a challenge at field level at this time but it still warrants that as this post will be predominantly field based, this post is not an accompanied position. This job description and person specification may be subject to change as a result of operational requirements. **Minimum short-listing criteria.