Le Comité international de la Croix-Rouge est une institution d’aide humanitaire, créée en 1863 par un groupe de citoyens de la ville suisse de Genève, dont faisaient partie Gustave Moynier, Henry Dunant, les docteurs Louis Appia, Théodore Maunoir, et le général Guillaume Henri Dufour.
Le CICR recrute pour les postes ci-après :
Poste 1 : OBA PROTOTYPE MANAGER based in Niger
What we do
The ICRC is an independent, neutral organization providing humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence. It takes action in response to emergencies, works in protracted conflicts and other situations of violence and at the same time promotes respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) and its implementation in national law.
Purpose of the role
The OBA Delegation Prototype Manager coordinates the work of co-creation and prototyping teams in the delegation under the direct supervision and line management of the Head of Delegation and the functional management of the OBA HQ Prototype Manager.
Before the OBA Delegation Prototype Manager initiates the work, s/he will be trained in co-creation and prototyping methods, which find inspiration in design thinking, user centered design and other participatory methods. S/he then receives framework descriptions and works on different prototypes in parallel, which includes facilitating and conducting data collection, ideation, designing and testing, while s/he ensures monitoring, evaluation and learning as well as drafts the final proof of concept. Throughout the process, s/he manages the different prototypes as sub-projects.
In addition, the OBA Delegation Prototype Manager coordinates prototype developments with prototype managers working on related prototypes in different delegations, and s/he travels and tests prototypes in other delegations, which enhances prototype robustness and informs the proof of concept.
Context
Outcome-based Approach
- The Outcome-based Approach (OBA) Program was established to design, test, implement, and evaluate both programmatic and organizational development changes, which will enable the ICRC to strengthen its delivery of sustainable humanitarian outcomes for affected people through a more effective and efficient functioning of the organization. It also seeks to alleviate several institutional issues related to clarity around roles and responsibilities, decision-making, and accountability.
- The OBA Program will strive to drive change in the institution through a participative and evidence-based methodology. Part of this includes co-creating, testing and learning through prototypes in specific delegations.
Delegation
- The OBA Program focuses on outcomes, which makes the experience and knowledge of our colleagues in the field central to the co-creation and prototyping processes. The OBA Delegation Prototype Managers are thus deployed in delegations around the world, which have opted for participation in these programmatic and organisational development processes.
Purpose
- The OBA Delegation Prototype Manager coordinates the work of co-creation and prototyping teams in the delegation under the direct supervision and line management of the Head of Delegation and the functional management of the OBA HQ Prototype Manager.
- Before the OBA Delegation Prototype Manager initiates the work, s/he will be trained in co-creation and prototyping methods, which find inspiration in design thinking, user centred design and other participatory methods. S/he then receives framework descriptions and works on different prototypes in parallel, which includes facilitating and conducting data collection, ideation, designing and testing, while s/he ensures monitoring, evaluation and learning as well as drafts the final proof of concept. Throughout the process, s/he manages the different prototypes as sub-projects.
- In addition, the OBA Delegation Prototype Manager coordinates prototype developments with prototype managers working on related prototypes in different delegations, and s/he travels and tests prototypes in other delegations, which enhances prototype robustness and informs the proof of concept.
Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities
- Manages the individual prototype as a sub-project, which includes the full project cycle and a detailed workplan as well as management of quality, interdependencies and risks
- Coordinates the work of the prototyping teams responsible for providing experience and knowledge as well as active participation in the co-creation and prototyping process
- Organizes, prepares, conducts, coordinates, facilitates and reports on all co-creation and prototyping activities, which includes facilitating and conducting data collection, ideation, designing and testing as well as ensuring monitoring, evaluation and learning
- Works in an evidence based and structured manner allowing for robust advice for future piloting
- Drafts the final proof of concept
- Advices the delegation management on their contributions to the co-creation and prototyping process
- Works closely with the OBA Program together with other headquarter specialists and stakeholders providing knowledge and support
- Cooperates closely with the OBA HQ Prototype Manager taking advice on the specific prototypes, securing coherence among prototypes and ensuring alignment with institutional OBA objectives
- Cooperates closely with the OBA Communication and Change Manager, delegation communication colleagues and delegation management to develop and implement change management activities related to the prototypes
- Cooperates closely with other OBA Delegation Prototype Managers ensuring coherence and alignment between specific prototypes
Key Deliverables
- Project cycle management of sub-projects incl. detailed workplan
- Data collection, ideation, design, testing and evaluation of specific prototypes
- Organisation and facilitation of prototyping team workshops, meetings and other activities
- Draft of evidence based and robust proof of concept
- Development of change management and communication plans
Relationships
- Internally, the OBA Delegation Prototype Manager interacts with delegation prototyping teams in and outside the delegation of deployment as well as all relevant stakeholders impacted by the prototype development and possible implementation.
- Internally, the OBA Delegation Prototype Manager cooperates with the OBA Program at headquarters and takes advice from relevant specialists on regional and central levels.
- No external relationships
Certifications / Education required
- Bachelors or Masters in social and/or political science.
- Can demonstrate knowledge and experiences in working on user centered design, Design Thinking, Network Governance or other participatory innovation approaches.
- Can demonstrate knowledge and experiences working on management and/or governance concepts preferable including Outcome Based Approaches (OBA) and/or Result Based Management (RBM) approaches.
- Can demonstrate knowledge and experiences working on qualitative and quantitative methods for data collection and data analysis preferable including common needs assessment and/or monitoring, evaluation and learning.
- Can demonstrate tools and experiences in facilitating multiple-stakeholder activities and processes including workshops, processes and meetings.
- Good experience in project management.
Professional Experience required
- 8–12 years’ professional experience.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in successful project management.
- Financial management experience (budgeting and resource allocation).
- Has experience working in a national public organisation, non-governmental organisation (NGO) and/or international organisation.
- Brings a good understanding of work processes in a delegation and roles in the field incl. delegation and sub-delegation levels.
- Has a good understanding of the functions of field operations.
Desired profile and skills
- Strongly motivated by humanitarian work.
- Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment
- Fluent in English
- Good language skills in French
- Has an innovative mindset and appreciate learnings from fail fast processes.
- Adapts to evolving scope of work given the agile co-creation and prototyping processes.
- Proactive approach and works on own initiative.
- Appreciates both the development process and the following results.
- Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, ensuring clarity and efficiency of role and deliverables.
- Good facilitation and communication skills.
Our operational & field constraints
- Aligned with the principle of neutrality, the ICRC does not assign personnel to a country of which they are nationals.
- Candidates must possess a driving license for manual transmission vehicles.
- Candidates selected need to be in good health and will have to do a medical check-up prior to departure in the field.
Additional information
Starting date: ASAP
Location: Niamey
Length of assignment: 9 months
Application deadline: 24/04/2022
Ready to apply? Don’t forget to check if you meet all the criteria before sending your application. You will need to upload your resume and a cover letter as well as copies of your diplomas and certifications, passport, and driving license.
The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
Poste 2 : OBA PROTOTYPE MANAGER – Based in Mali
What we do
The ICRC is an independent, neutral organization providing humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence. It takes action in response to emergencies, works in protracted conflicts and other situations of violence and at the same time promotes respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) and its implementation in national law.
Purpose
The OBA Manager coordinates and facilitates the concrete execution of the pilot project in Mali, including institutional prototype components. S/he coordinates the community project in the designated site providing oversight to and ensuring the collaboration with the “OBA coordination working group” in Bamako. S/he provides expertise to help design and implement the pilot and prototype components, evaluates the technical options, and shapes the learning and evaluation approach. This role supports the ability of the institutional OBA Program to design and scale up solutions which meet the needs of Field Operations teams across the institution.
Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities
- Maintains an overview of the project’s progress and expected benefits, and a detailed view of the status of individual deliverables.
- Organizes, prepares, conducts, coordinates, facilitates and reports on all project management activities necessary to achieve the project’s objectives, in accordance with the ICRC’s Project Management Framework.
- Ensures that project controls are performed and recorded, conveying any changes in scope, time or budget to the Steering Committee for validation.
- Maintains a detailed work plan, documenting and managing interdependencies and risks while ensuring that appropriate risk-mitigation measures are in place and regularly monitored.
- Works with other divisions/units to mobilize relevant support and expertise to deliver the project, ensuring the backing of and coordination with key stakeholders in the field and at headquarters during implementation.
- Reviews/approves the work plans of external service providers or consultancies contracted for the project.
- Develops and implements a strategy to accompany the changes brought on by the project, for instance through communication and training.
Relationships
- Internally, interacts with the project sponsor, Project Management Office, Project Board, Monitoring Panel, Steering Committee and stakeholders impacted by the project (directly or through an interdependency). Also interacts with the Information and Communication Technologies Division for projects with an IT component.
- Externally, interacts with suppliers.
Certifications / Education required
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Project management training a must.
- Prosci practitioner certification an asset.
- Fluent command of English and French (English essential).
- Computer proficiency.
Professional Experience and competencies required
- 8–12 years’ professional experience.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in successful project management.
- Financial management experience (budgeting and resource allocation).
- Experience with program specific and institutional RBM concepts and processes.
- Good understanding of work in a delegation and roles on the field, both at Delegation and Sub-Delegation levels. Experience and knowledge of Mali an important asset.
- Good understanding of the overall ICRC Field Operations and areas of intervention
- Ability to take initiative, proactively suggest process improvements, highlight any impediments and constructively challenge the status quo.
Desired profile and skills
- Strongly motivated by humanitarian work.
- Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment.
Our operational & field constraints
- Aligned with the principle of neutrality, the ICRC does not assign personnel to a country of which they are nationals.
- Candidates must possess a driving license for manual transmission vehicles.
- Candidates selected need to be in good health and will have to do a medical check-up prior to departure in the field.
Additional information
- Starting date: ASAP
- Location: Bamako
- Length of assignment: 9 months
- Application deadline: 24/04/2022
Ready to apply? Don’t forget to check if you meet all the criteria before sending your application. You will need to upload your resume and a cover letter as well as copies of your diplomas and certifications, passport, and driving license.
The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
