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Victoria, Bc, Ca

Canada

Provide strategic leadership and operational support to CRC's response operations and programs in Canada, with a focus on support to large scale disasters, as well as coaching and mentoring of EM leadership across the organization.

Worldwide (Canada)

Responsible for deploying in a number of different leadership capacities in a variety of contexts including natural disasters, conflict settings and complex emergencies on short notice. Readily available to deploy and support international response operations or provide specific assistance to ongoing Red Cross programs worldwide. The position includes, amongst others, deploying as CRC Field Hospital (Emergency Response Unit) Team Leader, IFRC Field Assessment & Coordination Team Leader… Show more Responsible for deploying in a number of different leadership capacities in a variety of contexts including natural disasters, conflict settings and complex emergencies on short notice. Readily available to deploy and support international response operations or provide specific assistance to ongoing Red Cross programs worldwide. The position includes, amongst others, deploying as CRC Field Hospital (Emergency Response Unit) Team Leader, IFRC Field Assessment & Coordination Team Leader, Operations Manager/Coordinator and interim Country Representative. Show less

Nairobi, Kenya

Responsible for quality management of food crisis emergency operations in Africa:Provides leadership and guidance to operations in affected countries and manages the Regional Food Crisis Coordination Emergency Appeal, including the management of the Food Crisis Team in the Regional Office. Provides remote support to operational staff and delegates involved in the response at country level. Responsible to ensure adherence to the strategic direction and ensure financial and human resources… Show more Responsible for quality management of food crisis emergency operations in Africa:Provides leadership and guidance to operations in affected countries and manages the Regional Food Crisis Coordination Emergency Appeal, including the management of the Food Crisis Team in the Regional Office. Provides remote support to operational staff and delegates involved in the response at country level. Responsible to ensure adherence to the strategic direction and ensure financial and human resources are managed according with IFRC's rules and regulations. Ensure the expanded response activities are implemented with quality, effectiveness and efficiency. Show less

Ottawa, Canada Area

Responsible for the Canadian Red Cross (CRC) contributions to international emergencies:Ensures an appropriate response by CRC to sudden and slow onset disasters around the world, including the development and constant improvement of response tools, delegate rosters and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Manages the ERT Operations Team within the International Operations Department. Responsible for liaising with Movement’s partners, including IFRC and ICRC, at the National, Regional or… Show more Responsible for the Canadian Red Cross (CRC) contributions to international emergencies:Ensures an appropriate response by CRC to sudden and slow onset disasters around the world, including the development and constant improvement of response tools, delegate rosters and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Manages the ERT Operations Team within the International Operations Department. Responsible for liaising with Movement’s partners, including IFRC and ICRC, at the National, Regional or Global levels. Responsible for the provision of technical expertise and guidance to international operations. Show less

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Lead the coordination of international disaster response and recovery assistance supporting National Societies in responding to disaster and crisis events:Work closely with country and regional disaster management (DM) representatives, responsible to provide technical assistance for DM programming, while promoting the incorporation of Asia Pacific Regional Office (APR), and global policy and strategy across disaster response, recovery and risk reduction actions. Supports disaster response… Show more Lead the coordination of international disaster response and recovery assistance supporting National Societies in responding to disaster and crisis events:Work closely with country and regional disaster management (DM) representatives, responsible to provide technical assistance for DM programming, while promoting the incorporation of Asia Pacific Regional Office (APR), and global policy and strategy across disaster response, recovery and risk reduction actions. Supports disaster response preparedness activities such as development of contingency plans, standard operating procedures (SOP) and pre-disaster meetings. In events of disaster, is responsible to deploy as surge capacity for emergency response operation. Responsible to maintain a monitoring system for slow onset disasters. Act as the civil military relations (CMR) focal point for APR, promoting and operationalizing the existing policies and guidelines on CMR. Show less

Vanuatu

Lead IFRC delegation in Vanuatu for Tropical Cyclone PAM response:Responsible to manage the IFRC disaster response supporting the Vanuatu Red Cross Society (VRCS) during the initial phase of the emergency operation. Managed a team of 18 delegates composed of FACT, ERU, RDRT and bilaterally deployed delegates. Coordinated the delivery of relief assistance to over 30,000 people, with implementation of activities in health, shelter, WASH and RFL.

Kampala, Uganda

Oversee the coordination of IFRC support to Uganda Red Cross Society in responding to the influx of population from South Sudan & the Hep-E epidemic:Coordination of IFRC support to the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) in terms of management, coordination & implementation of the emergency operations. Team leader for the Operations Support Unit in the country. Lead close cooperation of movement partners (NS, PNS, ICRC) and other humanitarian actors. Representation of the IFRC in Uganda and… Show more Oversee the coordination of IFRC support to Uganda Red Cross Society in responding to the influx of population from South Sudan & the Hep-E epidemic:Coordination of IFRC support to the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) in terms of management, coordination & implementation of the emergency operations. Team leader for the Operations Support Unit in the country. Lead close cooperation of movement partners (NS, PNS, ICRC) and other humanitarian actors. Representation of the IFRC in Uganda and manages personnel, security, fixed and financial assets. Responsible for all operational finances and expenses related to the operations. Show less

Sittwe, Rakhine, Myanmar

Assessment, Design & Implementation of WASH program in Rathedaung:Responsible for evaluating the water, sanitation & hygiene needs for IDP camps & villages in remote areas of Rakhine State. Responsible for creating ties and developing acceptance with key stakeholders (government officials, village leaders, village administrators & religious leaders). Responsible for assessing logistical constraints for complex settings where access is difficult.Responsible for quality and timely… Show more Assessment, Design & Implementation of WASH program in Rathedaung:Responsible for evaluating the water, sanitation & hygiene needs for IDP camps & villages in remote areas of Rakhine State. Responsible for creating ties and developing acceptance with key stakeholders (government officials, village leaders, village administrators & religious leaders). Responsible for assessing logistical constraints for complex settings where access is difficult.Responsible for quality and timely implementation of activities, with a strong focus on community participation. All activities/interventions (sanitation, HH water treatment, Hygiene Promotion) have particular focus on sustainability and appropriation by the beneficiaries. Show less

Port-Au-Prince, Haiti

The CRC in Haiti was involved in programs of Shelter building, Health (including Cholera response), Disaster Management and Disaster Risk Reduction, Violence Prevention & Operational Development with the Haitian Red Cross. The focus was set on the Shelter program during most of 2011 (over 7,500 semi-temp shelters built) and later turned towards the Health program - including the reconstruction of the Jacmel hospital. The Logistics Coordinator’s main activities and responsibilities include… Show more The CRC in Haiti was involved in programs of Shelter building, Health (including Cholera response), Disaster Management and Disaster Risk Reduction, Violence Prevention & Operational Development with the Haitian Red Cross. The focus was set on the Shelter program during most of 2011 (over 7,500 semi-temp shelters built) and later turned towards the Health program - including the reconstruction of the Jacmel hospital. The Logistics Coordinator’s main activities and responsibilities include Supply Management (international pipeline, procurement, etc), Fleet Management, Information Technology and Asset Management. Show less

Port-Au-Prince, Haiti

Supervision of fleet for Red Cross delegation in Haiti, including projects in Port-au-Prince, Leogane, Jacmel & Les Nippes:Main tasks included the management of over 75 vehicles (cars, trucks, motorcycles)and the supervision of 30 employees (fleet manager, dispatcher, drivers), the setupand follow-up of all procedures associated with the fleet and movements in general,planning of maintenance and services, to liaise with IFRC in the country, and holderof fleet budget.

Zambia

Responsible for efficient implementation of all logistic matters in the Measles Vaccination Campaign:Field log responsible for assessing, establishing and supporting the vaccination sites during the entire campaign – where over 550,000 children were vaccinated. This included the tasks of preparing micro-plans, building of vaccination sites for teams, site implementation and find solutions to every day problems. Also in charge of base movement (preparation and setup of new locations). In… Show more Responsible for efficient implementation of all logistic matters in the Measles Vaccination Campaign:Field log responsible for assessing, establishing and supporting the vaccination sites during the entire campaign – where over 550,000 children were vaccinated. This included the tasks of preparing micro-plans, building of vaccination sites for teams, site implementation and find solutions to every day problems. Also in charge of base movement (preparation and setup of new locations). In addition, filled in the role of log-base (fleet management, expat team food & accommodation, etc) during last two weeks of field exercise and finally the filled in as log-coordinator for mission closure. Show less

Haiti

In charge of all aspect of logistical operations in an MSF hospital specialized in paediatric & neonatology:Movements and vehicles (incl. assistance in security management), electricity (planning and maintenance for huge power consumption, up to 50KVA), biomedical maintenance (incl. X-ray facilities, operation theatres & paediatric devices), rehabilitation & construction, HR management (for up to 120 log staff), ICT (for a variety of different systems) and watsan activities.

Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Responsible for all technical aspects in regards to the support of MSF’s operations for the project (including base, hospital and outreach):Electricity (planning and implementation of electrical systemconsisting of solar and generator power - including hands on repairs), construction & rehabilitation (planning, construction and rehab of permanent and semi-temp buildings - ie. construction of maternity), management of vehicles (organization and planning of transport and maintenance), HR… Show more Responsible for all technical aspects in regards to the support of MSF’s operations for the project (including base, hospital and outreach):Electricity (planning and implementation of electrical systemconsisting of solar and generator power - including hands on repairs), construction & rehabilitation (planning, construction and rehab of permanent and semi-temp buildings - ie. construction of maternity), management of vehicles (organization and planning of transport and maintenance), HR (hiring, training and evaluation staff), ICT & communication (HF, VHF, Sat phones, Internet, computers), security (supervision of guards, conception and implementation of rules), supply management for first half of project (med & non-med orders, stock management, local purchases). Show less

Montreal, Canada Area

Onsite technical representative for IBM supported customers:Hardware service maintenance, software & networking support,project implementation at customer sites.

Thailand

Management & supervision of all operations related to a travel agency, hotel and restaurant:Staff supervision, customer relations, online bookings, packages sales, maintenance of online booking sites, update and follow-up of agents’ contract for travel agency & hotel, basic accounting.

Republic Of Congo

Responsible for logistical support to the project:Electricity (maintenance of power supply and electrical components, generator powered system), watsan (building of latrines and pits, supervision of sanitation and cleaning activities in hospital, basic water system maintenance), ICT & communication (HF, VHF, satphone, computers), transport & fleet management (planning of transport and vehicles maintenance, supervision of garage), HR (hiring, training and evaluation of all logistics staff)… Show more Responsible for logistical support to the project:Electricity (maintenance of power supply and electrical components, generator powered system), watsan (building of latrines and pits, supervision of sanitation and cleaning activities in hospital, basic water system maintenance), ICT & communication (HF, VHF, satphone, computers), transport & fleet management (planning of transport and vehicles maintenance, supervision of garage), HR (hiring, training and evaluation of all logistics staff), security (supervision of guards,application of rules), supply management (med & non-med orders, stock management, local purchases), construction & rehabilitation (planning, construction & rehab of permanent and semi-temp buildings; ie. construction of medical warehouse). Show less

Vancouver, Canada Area

Onsite technical representative for IBM supported customers:hardware service maintenance, software & Networking support, project implementation at customer sites.

Montreal, Canada Area

Coordination of operations related to support of customer’s hardware maintenance contracts:coordination of escalation centre, support & assistance to other departments and field employees, administration of customer’s inventories, sub-contractors supervision, database maintenance.

Bac +4 / Master 1, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Program Manager

Project management: Water resources evaluation & management, Public health & Hygiene promotion, Sanitation, Hydrogeology, Civil.

Aec, Technology In Computerized Systems (It/Networking)

Network administration, Web Design, programming, database management, Hardware support, end-user support, etc.

B.Sc, Anthropology

Cultural & social anthropology, Archaeology & human paleontology, Biological anthropology.