Global Disaster Management Manager

Norwegian Red Cross is looking for a Global DM Manager (ICRC) working in the Global Disaster Management Unit of the International Programs and Preparedness (IPP) department.

This is a temporary position (vikariat) for a 15-month period based in Oslo. The exact starting date will depend on candidates’ availability however it is an advantage that the selected candidate starts working in May 2026.

We are looking for a person to coordinate Coordinate and ensure timely and effective preparedness and response capacity for global emergency response operations.

The Global DM Manager (ICRC) is:

Responsible for coordinating Norwegian Red Cross emergency response operations where global tools and surge systems are activated in coordination with the ICRC and NorCross Regional Offices/Country Offices (RO/CO)

Responsible for identifying opportunities for emergency response in conflict settings with a global scope in coordination with the ICRC and NorCross Regional Offices/Country Offices (RO/CO).

Responsible for maintaining and developing effective clinical health Emergency Response Units (ERUs)

Line manage the Global Emergency Health Team

The Global DM Manager reports to the Head of the Global Disaster Management Head Unit.

Tasks:

Within the agreed Operational Framework and work processes for Norwegian Red Cross international efforts:

Responsible for effective and appropriate use of the surge and global tools, material and HR resources in response operations in alignment with the technical standards reflected in the operational framework.

Generates effective networks and coordinates with relevant ICRC led working groups ensuring the optimization and development of joint global tools and surge systems.

In cooperation with the IPP Technical Unit, contributes to setting the direction of the clinical health surge tools.

Leads Taskforces for emergency responses where ICRC is involved and ensures information flow during emergencies across relevant teams and units.

Coordinates the HR demand for preparedness, emergency responses and deployments in coordination with International HR, the Operations Manager (IFRC), Operations Coordinators, the Global Surge Manager and the RO/CO.

Coordinates with ICRC logistics hub and logistics consultant, ensuring maintenance, development and effective deployment of joint clinical health global tools.
In coordination with IPP F&C Unit, holds budgetary responsibility for clinical health global resources and emergency response operations until concluded/handed over.

In coordination with the IM Advisor, ensures all documentation relevant for emergency operations is devleoped, including applications in coordination with IPP Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Unit.

Oversees operational aspects of ER (Emergency Roster) and GST delegates deployed to emergency responses coordinated by him/her. Extensive travelling required

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience
Relevant crisis and operations management experience
Relevant field experience with Norwegian Red Cross, RCRC Movement or other relevant Humanitarian Organisations.
Higher education at master level
Experience in managing teams

Available to deploy for short term missions at short notice on request

Personal skills:

Kowledge o the RCRC Movement. Experience with the ICRC will be considered as a key advantage.
Documented experience in coordinating and cooperationg across teams and units.
Documented experience and ability to work under pressure and support others working under pressure in complex health response operations
Documented experience in managing health emergency crises operations and RC/RC operational management
Project and process management experience and knowledge is an asset.
Knowledge of Norwegian work regulations and context or willingness to learn those Fluency in English. Willingness to learn Norwegian (B2-Bergenstest) for non-Norwegian speaker.

Inspire and motivate people and teams:
Ability to lead and manage people in complex work environment and during crisis
Ability to cooperate and share competency.
Ability to take initiative and accept responsibility for results.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to build networks and relations.
Ability to execute.
Ability to be solution oriented

What we offer:

Meaningful, interesting job and great colleagues! Very good pension and insurance schemes.

The employment relationship is regulated by the collective agreement(s) in force at any given time in the company.

The position is based at the Norwegian Red Cross National Office in Oslo and thus requires that you are eligible for obtaining a valid permit for work and residence in Norway.

The Norwegian Red Cross wants to secure a diverse workplace, we encourage all qualified persons to apply, irrespective of age, gender, functional abilities, religious beliefs or ethnical background. We will adapt the workspace if needed.

The Global Disaster Management Unit is dynamic and commited to supporting those affected by disasters and conflicts with Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Cash support. Our unit allows for you to pro-actively contribute and enjoy working in an international working environment. We are working closely with our colleagues in the International Department, regional and country officers and with other partner National Socieities and the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Socieities (IFRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

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