Institutional Transformation Coordinator

hace 2 semanas

Panamá, Panamá, Panamá Ciudad del Saber A tiempo completo

Fecha límite: 24 de Agosto de 2023

Organizational Context

The overall objective of the IFRC is to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian action by National (Red Cross) Societies to prevent and alleviate human suffering, thereby contributing to the preservation and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.

Our work is guided by our seven Fundamental Principles (Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Volunteerism, Unity, and Universality), our Humanitarian Values (Integrity, Partnerships, Diversity, Leadership, Innovation) and Strategy 2030, the IFRC network's collective action plan to address the major humanitarian and development challenges of this decade.

Strategy 2030 (S a platform for change - defines our vision, approach, and strategy for the period S2030 is about the changes that will enable the IFRC network to be better able to save lives and support efforts to strengthen people's own capabilities and capacities.

To this end, S2030 proposes a series of transformations to achieve these goals, challenging us all to think beyond the status quo.

The IFRC Secretariat's Plan and Budget for consists of 5 Strategic Priorities (SPs) and 3 Enablers; it has a stronger focus at country level, while ensuring global coherence and consistency of action.

The Plan and Budget is based on S2030 and is further informed by the Agenda for Renewal, which articulates the role of the IFRC Secretariat in the implementation of S2030.

The IFRC Secretariat is organized into a group of support services and technical functions and delegations with geographical management responsibilities.

The Port of Spain Delegation covers 13 countries in the Caribbean.

The overall objectives of the Institutional Transformation Coordinator are set out in the IFRC Statutes, S2030, the Nassau Agreement, the National Society Development Framework, and the National Society Preparedness Framework.

The incumbent will report to the Head of Delegation. S/he is a key member of the management team, liaising with and supporting the National Society leadership.

Job Purpose

The incumbent is responsible for transforming National Red Cross Societies, supporting, and developing them as strong and effective local actors, inspiring and mobilizing volunteers, ensuring trust and accountability, digital transformation and financing their future.

He/she is responsible for the implementation of the IFRC Secretariat's country support plans.

Job Duties and Responsabilities

Leading and Managing
to lead and manage a team to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of this job description and to provide support and advice to National Society leadership and change agents:

  • provide consistent, nationwide, relevant services to vulnerable people through volunteers and staff that are sustained for as long as needed,
- respond effectively and efficiently with timely and appropriate humanitarian assistance to meet the needs of those most affected by disasters and crises,
- support the authorities in their humanitarian field and strengthen the IFRC network,

Organization Development - Inspiring and Mobilising Volunteerism
Modernize the way of functioning and operating of red cross societies, innovating towards:

  • Becoming a platform that can support people's own efforts to bring about the change they want to see in the world, with a particular focus on the efforts of young people and self-organising groups,
  • Developing new services, initiatives, and campaigns for good on issues of common concern
  • Playing a role in national disaster preparedness and response mechanisms and complementing or replacing public humanitarian services (in consultation with public authorities, based on international and national laws).
  • Assess the needs, strengths, and weaknesses of Red Cross societies, including their response systems, and plan for sustainable selfdevelopment and transformation using tools such as (but not limited to) OCAC, BOCA, PER and SAF.
  • Support, assist and advise in the elaboration of the different action plans resulting from the different evaluations carried out, using the approaches established for this purpose.


support and guide the development of agile, transparent, and efficient processes, policies, and procedures to respond to changing needs with agility and greater anticipation.

Leadership Development

Implement a leadership development programme to:

  • assess the needs, strengths, and weaknesses of Red Cross societies, including their response systems, and plan for sustainable self-development and transformation using tools such as (but not limited to) OCAC, BOCA, PER and SAF,
- support, assist and advise in the development of the various action plans resulting from the various evaluations carried out, using the approaches established for this purpose.
- support and guide the development of agile, transparent, and efficient processes, policies, and procedures to re

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