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Head of Delegation – DRC – M/F

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Job Description

Under the hierarchical supervision of the Great Lakes Desk, based at the French Red Cross (FRC) headquarters, the Head of Delegation for the DRC will be responsible for the coordination and strategic positioning of the delegation and will ensure the quality of the programs implemented and the management of financial and logistical resources. Responsible for security, the Head of Delegation ensures that the staff under their supervision respect and understand the Support and Services Agreement between the ICRC and the FRC. They are also responsible for maintaining good partnership relations with the Red Cross of the DRC, as well as with other components of the Red Cross Movement present in the DRC.

Job Industry

Strategic Planning

Job Salary Currency

CDF

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

  • Mission 1: Ensures coordination and strategic positioning
  • Mission 2: Ensure the operational implementation and monitoring of activities
  • Mission 3: Supervision of the management of financial and logistical resources
  • Mission 4: Ensure security management
  • Mission 5: Ensure monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning
  • Mission 6: To contribute to good partnership relations and the development of National Societies
  • Mission 7: To ensure the effective and dynamic leadership and management of his team

HIERARCHICAL AND FUNCTIONAL LINKS

  • Hierarchical link: Provided by the head of the Great Lakes geographic desk, in Paris.
  • Operational link: Manages all national and expatriate staff of the mission. The Head of Delegation directly manages two expatriates (Deputy Head of Delegation for Programs, Administrative/Financial Coordinator). The Regional Auditor (covering the DRC and Burundi) reports hierarchically to the Head of the Audit Department at headquarters, but is under the operational and security management responsibility of the Head of Delegation. The Regional Auditor also directly supervises the delegation's logistics department (with a national logistics deputy), as well as the staff of the liaison office in Kinshasa.

Collaborates internally with:

  • The Assistant Desk Officer/Program Manager in charge of the Great Lakes region
  • Technical and support services at headquarters

Collaborates externally with:

  • The governance and national executive of the Congolese Red Cross and the Red Cross of the DRC
  • The ministries supported within the framework of the projects
  • Humanitarian operational partners and the CR-CR Movement
  • Technical and financial partners (DG ECHO, EU Delegation, AFD, French Embassy, ​​etc.)

Professional Qualifications

Industry Qualification
Strategic Planning SKILLS Mandatory job requirements Autonomous, versatile, adaptable Interpersonal and diplomatic skills Good project management skills Proficiency in computer skills (complete autonomy in Word and Excel) Writing skills and experience in project writing and report preparation Good analytical and synthesis skills. Desired skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), networking skills (G-Suite/Google Workspace) Knowledge of the Red Cross Movement Knowledge of emergency response mechanisms Rigour, flexibility and adaptability Skills related to the specific environment of the mission: Rigour, flexibility and adaptability Patience, positivism Experience in managing staff from different cultures. Excellent teamwork skills Comfortable and flexible in institutional relations Good knowledge or experience of the Red Cross movement Resistance to workload Attentive to coordination and communication (field, headquarters, information sharing, etc.) LANGUAGES Excellent level of French required (spoken and written)

Application Process

Close Date

21/04/2026

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