Title: Lead Regional Specialist – Americas Employee Working Location: Hybrid/Virtual Employment Status: Temporary/Full Time (12 months) The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) – an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada’s Best Employers 2024, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment. In this role you will: Support the development and delivery of the Regional Action Plan and technical service planning Collaborate closely with CRC International Emergency Response operations, including surge support and response transitions, in alignment with regional programming. Manage the regional program portfolio, ensuring quality delivery, timely reporting, and donor compliance. Provide contextual analysis to inform decision-making, programmatic and response design. Guide National Societies in planning and implementing grants based on evolving needs. Ensure tracking tools and lessons learned support accountability and improvement. Promote local leadership in humanitarian response and access to Movement tools. Maintain partnerships with Movement actors and other stakeholders Represent CRC in regional and thematic forums, strengthening coordination and visibility. • Coordinate with CRC fundraising teams to support donor relations. Manage program budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for assigned portfolios with support from Program Managers and Field Teams. Ensure compliance with CRC and donor financial requirements for assigned portfolio. Coordinate with Finance and Risk teams on audits and risk management. Maintain regional security awareness and support security planning. Participate in risk and business continuity planning and ensure compliance with protocols. Provide leadership and mentorship to program/service teams. Develop and manage program/service budgets, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and efficiently to support program/service delivery. Develop and implement program/service communications strategies, ensuring effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. Participate in cross-functional teams and committees to support organizational initiatives and strategic priorities. Coordinate across departments to meet program needs. Support knowledge sharing and strategic initiatives across International Cooperation. • Serve as Event Lead when assigned. What we are looking for: Qualifications include a minimum of 8-12 years experience and a 3-year college diploma or university degree in international development, international relations, business administration, program or project management or a related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience. May require a graduate diploma/degree in a related field and/or a professional degree, certification, or designation to practice in the profession. Requires advanced professional expertise in one or more specialized technical or professional areas. (L7) Strong experience managing complex or multiple complex international programs/projects and multi-million-dollar budgets in complex, high-risk and/or fragile environments. Proficiency in program management tools and methodologies, particularly Results-Based Management (RBM). Extensive experience advising senior leadership, government agencies, funders, and external partners. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint is required. Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practices related to grant management for Canadian donors. Experience and demonstrated ability to apply local context, culture, and development/humanitarian issues in the region of operation. Ability to identify complex problems, conduct deep analysis in unfamiliar areas, predict outcomes, and develop innovative, collaborative solutions by balancing technical inputs with strategic objectives. Communication and influencing skills to synthesize diverse and sometimes conflicting perspectives and find mutually beneficial solutions, often in sensitive or complex situations. Fluency in English, Spanish and French required. Working Conditions : The role includes fieldwork, deployment to emergency operations, and office-based work during non-deployment periods. Domestic or international travel to unsafe or high-stress environments; exposure to major adverse conditions requiring personal safety management. Work requires the ability to work to multiple, business critical, and conflicting deadlines. Work requires interactions in difficult, emotionally charged situations. Work requires interactions and support to clients who are experiencing traumatic situations. Field deployments may involve working in unstable environments with limited access to basic services, often in emergency and/or epidemic contexts. These settings require strict adherence to security protocols. Candidates must be medically cleared for travel in accordance with established Canadian Red Cross medical criteria, where applicable In a large-scale emergency, where staff numbers are compromised or additional resources are required provide disaster relief and/or emergency field operational support. Will be required to work extended hours during peak periods on short notice.
