Title: Lead Regional Specialist - Africa
Employee Working Location: Partially Virtual / Hybrid (Canada)
Employment Status: Temporary Full-time (12 Months)

The Canadian Red Cross (Red Cross) - an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada's Best Employers 2024, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment.

In this role, you will :

• Support the development and delivery of the Regional Action Plan and technical service planning.
• Collaborate closely with CRC International Emergency Response operations, including surge support and response transitions - in alignment with regional programming.
• Manage the regional program portfolio, ensuring quality delivery, timely reporting, and donor compliance.
• Provide contextual analysis to inform decision-making, programmatic, and response design.
• Guide National Societies in planning and implementing grants based on evolving needs.
• Ensure tracking tools and lessons learned support accountability and improvement.
• Promote local leadership in humanitarian response and access to Movement tools.
• Maintain partnerships with Movement actors and other stakeholders.
• Represent CRC in regional and thematic forums, strengthening coordination and visibility.
• Coordinate with CRC fundraising teams to support donor relations.
• Manage program budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for assigned portfolios with support from Program Managers and Field Teams.
• Ensure compliance with CRC and donor financial requirements for assigned portfolio.
• Coordinate with Finance and Risk teams on audits and risk management.
• Maintain regional security awareness and support security planning.
• Participate in risk and business continuity planning and ensure compliance with protocols.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to program/service teams. Develop and manage program/service budgets, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and efficiently to support program/service delivery.

What we are looking for :

• Qualifications include a minimum of 6-9 years experience and a university degree in international development, international relations, business administration, program or project management or a related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong experience managing complex or multiple complex international programs/projects and multi-million-dollar budgets in complex, high-risk and/or fragile environments.
• Proficiency in program management tools and methodologies, particularly Results-Based Management (RBM).
• Requires expertise in program management and broad experience across fields, along with an understanding of interconnections between processes and business units to provide effective leadership.
• Extensive experience advising senior leadership, government agencies, funders, and external partners.
• Proven ability to lead multi-stakeholder collaborations, influence decision-making, and foster high-impact partnerships.
• Proficiency in standard computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Language requirement: French and English
• Knowledge of security management within complex and unstable environments with ability to assess risks, including security, financial and other risks to CRC personnel and programs, and to develop strategies to minimize risks.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practices related to grant management for Canadian donors.
• Experience and demonstrate ability to apply local context, culture, and development/humanitarian issues in the region of operation.
• Ability to identify complex problems, conduct deep analysis in unfamiliar areas, predict outcomes, and develop innovative, collaborative solutions by balancing technical inputs with strategic objectives.

  Working Conditions :

• As we work with and support people (managers, colleagues, beneficiaries/customers, volunteers, donors and external partners) and communities in Canada and around the world, applicants whose first language is not English may be required to perform the responsibilities of the role in English.
• Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
• If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).

  Posted until 11:59 pm EST 17th June