Détails de l'annonce
Organisation : RED CROSS EU OFFICE
Site web : https://redcross.eu/uploads/files/Careers%20and%20internships/RCEU
Adresse email : nancy.geets@redcross.eu
Lieu de l'emploi : rue de Trèves, 59-61, 1040 Bruxelles /
Fichier :vacancy_notice_head_of_social_inclusion_2020.pdf
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée indéterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Gestion de projet
Date de publication : 15/12/2020
Date limite : 31/12/2020
Profil
Candidate profile
Education
- Advanced University degree (Master’s or equivalent)
Experience
- At least 5 years professional experience in Social/Health Care policy context at national level and at the cross-European level
- Experience with the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement, including time in the field and/or with a National Society
- Experience/knowledge of EU processes and working mechanisms
- Pertinent experience/knowledge in building and maintaining relationships with external partners
- Demonstrable experience of successfully leading and managing a team
Knowledge and Skills
- Familiarity with EU’s overall framework for social action
- Solid understanding of the current EU institutions, structures and systems
- Excellent skills in analytical and strategic thinking, policy development
- Self-organised, with ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills and computer literate
- Excellent relationship building skills; ability to build and strengthen internal and external networks, and establish effective partnership with National Red Cross Societies
Languages
- Fluently spoken and written English
- Good command of at least another EU language (particularly French, German, or Spanish)
Terms and Conditions
- Permanent contract, subject to Belgian Social Legislation.
- Based in Brussels, Belgium, with occasional travel within Europe.
- Full time position of 38 hours per week.
- The monthly gross salary ranges between EUR 4,000 and EUR 4,900, depending on experience. In addition, we offer 9 RCEU Office holidays, pension scheme, health insurance, meal vouchers, work-related public transport costs.
Application procedure
Please send your CV (max. two pages) and a cover letter (max. one page) in English to HR@redcross.eu by midnight CET, 3 January 2021.
Please mention “Head of Social Inclusion” in the email subject and include your full name in the file names.
Applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed. If you do not hear back from us by 15 January, unfortunately your application has not been selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
The starting date will be discussed with the selected candidate
Description
Background information
Founded in 1983, the Red Cross EU Office (RCEU) is a partnership between30 National Red Cross Societies of the EU/EEA and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
The Red Cross EU Office helps to coordinate relations between its member organisations and EU decision-makers and stakeholders, sharing their expertise in supporting vulnerable people and communities within and outside the EU. Based on our members’ practical insights and technical experience, we promote the dignity and wellbeing of vulnerable people by facilitating and voicing common positions and recommendations towards the EU and Member States. We also monitor European developments that could impact the implementation of our members’ work, and assist them in preparing joint proposals to access EU funding.
For more information, please visit www.redcross.eu.
You can also connect with us via Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Job purpose
Working as part of the Red Cross EU Office team, the head of the Social Inclusion Unit leads strategic and operational engagement with EU institutions and partners in the area of social action on behalf of members, with the overall aim of strengthening Red Cross influence and increasing resource mobilisation. S/he will promote Red Cross/Red Crescent policies and positions with the European Union institutions and will ensure information, advice, networking and funding opportunities to National Societies and the IFRC. The Social Inclusion Unit focuses on issues related to social action and social services delivery within the EU, and works closely with the other 3 Units in the office: Disaster Management and Development, Migration and Communications.
Key responsibilities
- Develop a strategic workplan for the Social Inclusion Unit fully aligned with the overall strategic aims and objectives of the office, in close consultation with all members and relevant stakeholders
- Monitor social trends and developments from an EU perspective, and provide regular analysis for the members of the office
- Maintain and develop appropriate relationships with the European institutions, seeking to promote the visibility of the Red Cross/Red Crescent and maximise the participation and influence of office members on relevant EU decision-making processes.
- Lead the development of position papers and comments in the field of social inclusion in line with agreed Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement policies
- Advise members on EU issues that require promotion/advocacy at the national level in support of Red Cross EU Office lobbying with the EU institutions
- Provide advice on EU legislation, policies, programmes and application processes; organise tailored briefings/advice/support to individual members and Red Cross networks as appropriate.
- Explore, identify, and contribute to resource mobilisation efforts on behalf of National Red Cross Societies and the IFRC; maintain effective and timely briefing of members on EU funding opportunities
- Maintain and develop an information base on the priorities and objectives of Red Cross EU Office members related to EU matters, including a database on applications made to the EU for the funding of programmes and projects
- Create a platform to enhance the exchange of best practices among Red Cross EU Office members in the field of Social inclusion
- Maintain communication with relevant Red Cross EU Office or wider European networks ensuring that the EU takes their perspectives and expertise into account in its work; and that Red Cross networks benefit from opportunities resulting from EU programmes
- Maintain relationships with key European networks (e.g. Social Platform, Social Services Europe), ensuring appropriate Red Cross/Red Crescent representation in their activities, dissemination of relevant information and support to appropriate partnerships
- Supervise and manage staff in the Unit within the framework of the office systems and requirements
- Provide progress reports to the Director for onward dissemination to National Red Cross Societies and the IFRC
- Contribute to the annual and monthly reports, newsletters and other publications of the Red Cross EU Office
- Liaise and coordinate with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on issues of common concern and interest
- Organise meetings and seminars for the Red Cross EU Office and the IFRC
- Contribute to the work of other Units and actively seek their input where relevant