Regional Programme Delegate
Help us create a world of greater humanity!
The Swiss Red Cross (SRC) has supported its partners, the Sister National Societies (SNS), in the MENA region for over 20 years, strengthening their service delivery to vulnerable populations. The Regional Programme Delegate will work on SRC programmes in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPT), Syria, and Lebanon. The position therefore entails regular travel to Ramallah (West Bank), Damascus (Syria), and Beirut (Lebanon) to work closely with the SNS. The position holder will be line-managed by the SRC Country Representative (CR) for Lebanon and oPT, who is based in Lebanon. Beirut is the intended duty station; however, this is subject to the security situation, and alternative arrangements may be considered if required.
What you will be doing
- Support the Sister National Societies (SNS) in the management and coordination of SRC-funded programmes and projects, including monitoring implementation and facilitating timely, accurate financial and narrative reporting in line with back-donor requirements.
- In cooperation with the SRC Country Representative (CR) and the SNS, identify and develop potential new programmes and projects for funding, and participate in fundraising activities as required.
- Contribute actively to the institutional strengthening of the SNS, supporting their continuous development as trusted, relevant, and sustainable local actors, and fostering alignment within the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
- Provide technical guidance and support as needed to the SNS, strengthening their organisational, institutional, and technical capacities.
- Ensure that agreed tools, templates, and procedures are applied in accordance with project agreements.
- Represent the SRC in meetings, forums, and technical working groups related to programme activities, as delegated by the Country Representatives.
- Further develop and strengthen joint monitoring, evaluation, and accountability systems.
- In coordination with the CRs, act as deputy SRC representative at country level, maintaining strong relations with the Sister National Society, IFRC, ICRC, other Movement partners, Swiss representations (SDC), and Swiss humanitarian and development actors.
Your profile
- University degree and/or postgraduate qualification in a relevant field.
- At least 5 years of progressive international work experience in programme coordination, preferably in the Middle East and in response and/or recovery settings.
- Proven experience as a programme manager in the humanitarian and/or development sector, with familiarity in organisational development and capacity building.
- Demonstrated skills in Project Cycle Management (PCM), analytical and strategic planning, and narrative and financial monitoring and reporting.
- Strong diplomatic skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to adapt to challenging, security‑constrained environments, including effective networking and coordination with authorities, partners, and other NGOs.
- Experience in technical sectors such as Health, Disaster Response, National Society Development, and Migration.
- Excellent command of English (oral and written); knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
- Experience working within the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is required.
What you can expect
- Meaningful work with a strong humanitarian purpose
- Collaborative team spirit within a respectful working environment
- Competitive salary, including contributions to social insurance, coverage of travel expenses, and a contribution to accommodation
- 4–6 months contract, with the possibility of extension, starting by mutual agreement (June–August)
- Non‑family / unaccompanied duty station
Apply now
We look forward to receiving your complete application, for the attention of Ms Petra Loser. For further information about the position, please contact Mr Jürg Graf (juerg.graf@redcross.ch).
