Malaysia Liaison Coordinator to Mrcs - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Vacancy No.
S04637


Contract Type
National


Application Deadline
01-Dec-2023


Job Posted on
21-Nov-2023


Country

MALAYSIA

Duty Station
Kuala Lumpur


Duty Station Status
N/A


Duration
12


Accompanied Status
N/A


Grade
National Staff


Organizational Context:


The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 191-member National Societies (NSs).

The overall aim of IFRC is "to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by NSs with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world." IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.


IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

The work of IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles:
humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions:
(i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services.

IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. IFRC also has country cluster delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.


As one of the five decentralised Regional Offices, Asia Pacific region supports 38 National Societies to strengthen their humanitarian and development efforts, helping them to remain partners of choice within their country and sustainable and accountable for their actions.


The Malaysia Liaison Coordinator to MRCS (Malaysian Red Crescent Society) is the senior representative of the Secretariat and the director of operations (if any) with clear authority for management and accountability.

Under the direction and guidance of the Regional Director, he/she will fundamentally facilitate coordination and technical assistance within and between the Federation and the respective NS in the country.


Job Purpose:


The Malaysia Liaison Coordinator to MRCS (Malaysian Red Crescent Society) is the senior Secretariat representative and business manager with clear authority and responsibility whose main purpose is to lead Federation support to the local National Society with a strong focus on development, capacity building, disaster preparedness, response and recovery coordination with Movement and Non-Movement partners and assist the NS enlarging its partnership base and resource development.

Under the leadership and guidance of the Regional Director, s/he will, in particular, assist the National Society in coordination of programs and humanitarian diplomacy activities as well as be accountable for developing the Secretariat's support strategy for the National Society (NS) in this country covering the key tasks set out below and as updated from time to time.


Job Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Understand the needs and concerns of the MRCS, establish, and maintain a close working relation with MRCS leadership, related to issues of NSD and programmatic directions and strengthen the capacity of MRCS (through ongoing Red Ready Project and other initiatives) to ensure that they continue to deliver efficient humanitarian services to the most vulnerable as a part of Project activities /development Programs.
  • Support the MRCS in its plans to strengthen their financial sustainability, the volunteer growth and international cooperation capacities.
  • Facilitate cooperation and coordination in all programmes and operations between MRCS, and ICRC to ensure the most effective mobilisation and utilisation of resources across the country.
  • Build effective cooperation and partnerships with a wide range of partners and stakeholders in government, civil society, academia and the private sector.
  • In coordination with the regional Partnership and Resource Development team, support MRCS to develop concrete Partnerships, Development and Humanitarian Diplomacy objectives.
  • Formulate policy objectives for advocacy, communications and external relations for Malaysia in line with Federation global priorities.
  • Provide assistance to MRCS to enhance the auxiliary role in the humanitarian field and to develop effective humanitarian diplomacy, communications and external relations, and ensure that these are also build on and promote Fed
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