Responsibilities Of The Regional Innovation Delegate
The main purpose of this position is to support Norwegian Red Cross’ ability to innovate more systematically and proactively within health, WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene), protection and remote programming, in cooperation with partners.
More Specifically The Responsibilities Will Include
The Regional Innovation Delegate will work with country teams to develop problem statements and support implementation of field-driven innovation projects which meet the Norwegian Red Cross’ strategic goals in the region. There will be particular focus on achieving Universal Health Coverage.
Provide technical support to the quality design of the Norwegian Red Cross’ supported innovation projects
Advise Norwegian Red Cross’ regional and country teams and movement partners in the region on best-practices within humanitarian innovation
Support the regional team to plan for future innovation projects, review and provide input to reports, and support the execution and evaluation of innovation projects
Support the development of communication tools to share learnings
Introduce and support the implementation of human-centered design competencies in the Africa regional and country offices
Use the regional innovation ecosystem to strengthen regional health programming
Required Education, Experience And Proven Skills
Higher University Degree in relevant field
2+ years’ experience from relevant fields (service design, project management, etc.)
Experience from supporting decentralised innovation processes, preferably within the area of health, WASH and digitalisation
Project management experience and/or training
Experience in facilitating workshops, collaborative design projects, and design sprints
Training in human-centred design and/or service design
English work proficiency is required, knowledge of regional languages is an asset
We Consider It An Advantage If You Also Have
Advanced understanding of the use of innovative tools and approaches in relevant technical discipline
Knowledge of Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
Experience working within the humanitarian and/or development sectors is an advantage, especially with a focus on health
Track record developing an innovation culture in multi-stakeholder environments
We Seek a Person Who
Is a self-starter who makes things happen and is results-oriented
Quickly understands and analyses complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgements
Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively
Collaborates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information and supports others in the pursuit of team goals
Builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilize it to achieve objectives
Produces fresh an imaginative ideas and solutions; breaks away from tradition; promotes change and novelty
Reporting to the Deputy Regional Representative for Africa, the position will be based in Nairobi with frequent travels in the region.
We offer a 24 months’ contract, with possibility for extension.
Why should you apply?
Meaningful : You`ll be a part of the world’s largest humanitarian organization, reaching the most vulnerable people in their local community
Impact : You will help National Societies in the region to become strong, self-sustained and accountable humanitarian actors
Career : You will be connected to an international organization with staff based all over the world
A great place to work: You will work in a multicultural environment with hard-working, dedicated and fun colleagues with a strong culture of collaboration, continual improvement, and celebration of wins
Norwegian Red Cross striving to build a working culture based on respect, honesty and generosity.
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