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By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?

Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!

Job Description:

WHY CHOOSE US?
As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):

The American Red Cross (ARC) seeks a Global Youth Action Lead to the support to the International Services Climate Initiative and strategy to expand youth engagement in Red Cross/Red Crescent activities. The position will provide technical oversight of new and existing youth activities including curriculum and doctrine development, project activities, project and program design. This position will contribute to networking and collaboration on multi-stakeholder initiatives in close coordination with other elements of the American Red Cross and IFRC. Additionally, this position will contribute to the GDPC’s knowledge management efforts by supporting research, and facilitating data collection, analysis and dissemination. The Global Youth Action Lead will report directly to the Manager, Climate Initiative.

Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input and guidance on youth topics to national societies, including the American Red Cross and key partners.
• Collaborate with field-based units to conceive, design and develop projects and programs.
• Contribute to or lead writing on concept notes and proposals.
• Help incorporate measurement approaches to capture knowledge transfer, behavior change and impact across projects and programs.
• Contribute thought leadership and technical input to preparedness work of the American Red Cross, the IFRC Secretariat, national societies and global and regional forums for humanitarian and development.
• Work with IFRC Secretariat and Red Cross and Red Crescent societies (RC/RC) and their partners on key initiatives and files as part of shared leadership approach.
• Facilitate contributions toward the knowledge management strategies and practices of the GDPC (ie: sharing of good practices, lessons learned, impact evaluations, website, etc)

• Represent the American Red Cross at both internal and external events or on panels, forums, etc as needed.

Scope : Individual contributor that works under limited supervision. Apply technical subject matter knowledge; requires the capacity to understand specific needs or requirements to apply skills/knowledge. Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles. Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE :

• Bachelor's degree required in International Affairs, Disaster Management/DRR, Humanitarian Assistance, or related fields.
• Project Management degree and implementation in humanitarian actions preferred.

• Fluently spoken and written Spanish his highly desired
• Required Experience:
• 7- years of experience in disaster risk reduction, resilience, disaster preparedness, and/or disaster response
• Experience working and leading in a matrixed management structure
• Experience working with local/national partners
• Experience and knowledge of Project Management and the project management cycle, including project design, launch, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and learning
• Experience delivering community-based programs (required); experience working at a technical level (tools, analysis, evaluations, trainings).
• Strong understanding of different methods of monitoring and evaluation including new technology-based approaches.

Required Experience:

• Experience working with or for the Red Cross or similar humanitarian NGO
• Experience in proposal writing, project design, and other fundraising methodologies
• Experience with incorporating youth focused community-based programs and projects.
• Experience integrating community engagement and accountability approaches in community programs and projects.

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience integrating innovative approaches to solving humanitarian challenges.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and diplomacy skills and the ability to work effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.
• Must be able to work and problem-solve independently, meet multiple deadlines, and interface with a broad spectrum of Nationals Head Quarters, Divisional, and country staff.
• Must be flexible and willing to participate in conference calls outside of regular business hours, work remotely and travel if needed.
• Experience working with and within the Red Cross/Red Crescent network is preferred. Must be responsible and self-motivated. Candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills and must demonstrate familiarity with evolving industry standards. Ability to work on a team.

• Ability to travel internationally: 25-30%

The salary range for this position is: $ 85,000 - $90,000

Note that the American Red Cross sets salary ranges aligned to a specific geographic location in which the job or employee resides. The stated salary range in this posting is an average and may not be reflective of your individual circumstances. We will review specific salary information at the time of phone screening based upon your location.

The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization that creates a culture of collaboration and team spirit. We offer our employee’s a competitive salary, wide range of generous benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with match; paid time off, holidays and floating holidays. Also, we encourage professional development and provide growth opportunities. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply.

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Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Interested in Volunteering?

Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.

Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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