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Country Representative Lebanon & oPT

Help us create a world of greater humanity!

The Swiss Red Cross (SRC) is supporting the Lebanese Red Cross (LRC) in its humanitarian operations in Lebanon in different thematic areas, including Blood Services, Primary Health Care, Cash Voucher Assistance, Disaster Preparedness and National Society Development. For this partnership, the SRC is looking for a Country Representative to be based in Beirut. In addition to that role, the CR will also oversee SRC’s engagement with the Palestine Red Crescent (PRC), thus regular travels to the occupied Palestinian Territory (oPT), mainly Ramallah, will be required. Other coordination tasks in the Middle East are also possible. Starting date is February 2027.

What you will be doing

Represent SRC in Lebanon and in oPT and foster strong partnership with the Sister National Societies (SNS), Movement Partners and other stakeholders.
Manage the SRC country programme, overseeing the planning, implementation, monitoring, and financial management of SNS supported projects and programmes
Act as an enabler and advisor to the (SNS) and arrange for backstopping through the technical advisory services of SRC as requested
Explore opportunities for Movement partnerships, funding, and programme expansion
In collaboration with SNSs, identify and plan new support aligned with the SNS strategy and priorities, as well as SRC’s international engagement strategy
Facilitate, together with the delegation, timely and high-quality narrative and financial reporting to SRC headquarters and partners
Manage the Lebanon delegation team, including an international regional programme delegate, a national regional finance delegate and a national finance officer.
Participate in country-level Movement coordination, contributing to policy dialogue
Monitor and assess contextual developments and the security situation and ensure security management arrangements for the delegation are in place
Coordinate and exchange with the SRC HQ and contribute field-based insights to broader discussions and strategic planning
In emergencies, support coordination, response planning, and programme continuity

Your profile

A university degree or equivalent education and at least 10 years of professional experience in international cooperation within humanitarian and development contexts
Proven expertise in strategic partnership management and overseeing a programme
Experience working within the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is required
Experience in technical sectors such as Health, Disaster Response, National Society Development.
Experience in leading and managing a team in a complex environment
Demonstrated skills of project cycle management, proposal development, budgeting, financial management and adherence to donor compliance requirements
Experience in security management and risk mitigation in a fragile environment
Diplomatic and negotiation skills, cultural sensitivity, team spirit, leadership qualities
High level of autonomy, resilience, and adaptability in challenging environments
Working experience in the Middle East is expected
Excellent English skills (written and spoken), Arabic is an asset

What you can expect

Minimum 12 months contract with the option of extension
Competitive salary, contributions to social insurances, travel expenses & accommodation
Currently non-accompanied posting (will be further reviewed)