Localization & National Society Development (NSD) Division Manager
Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS)•Addis Ababa, Ethiopia•0(views)
Full-Time
Job Description
Localization & National Society Development (NSD) Division Manager
The Localization & National Society Development (NSD) Division Manager leads the organization's localization and NSD strategies to strengthen institutional capacity, promote branch-level autonomy, enhance service delivery nationwide, and foster strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including the IFRC, ICRC, and Partner National Societies.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the organization’s Localization and National Society Development (NSD) strategies to strengthen institutional capacity, promote branch-level autonomy, and enhance service delivery nationwide.
- Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of governance frameworks to ensure transparency, accountability, and effective leadership across branches.
- Strengthen leadership and governance capacity through targeted training, mentorship programs, and structured capacity-building initiatives for branch managers and governing boards.
- Maintain a strong field presence to assess branch realities, provide hands-on support, and ensure alignment with localization and NSD priorities.
- Serve as a high-profile representative of the organization in national, regional, and community-level engagements, enhancing credibility and influence in the humanitarian and development sectors.
- Plan, coordinate, and report on all NSD activities, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies, measurable outcomes, and timely submission of progress updates to senior leadership.
- Prepare and manage the NSD program budget, ensuring efficient resource utilization, financial accountability & compliance with both organizational and donor requirements.
- Work directly with ICRC, IFRC, and Partner National Societies (PNS) to design, implement, and monitor joint initiatives that advance localization and NSD objectives.
- Develop a comprehensive transformation plan detailing how the National Society will evolve into a more localized, community-driven, and self-sustaining institution, with clear milestones and measurable targets.
- Negotiate, formalize, and manage partnership agreements to expand resources, improve service delivery, and ensure sustainable impact.
- Establish, maintain, and strengthen strategic partnerships with local government bodies, NGOs, community organizations, the private sector, and other key stakeholders to enhance operational impact.
- Coordinate with internal units including finance, HR, logistics, and programs to ensure timely support for all NSD-related activities.
- Monitor and evaluate NSD progress, documenting best practices, lessons learned, and success stories for organizational learning, advocacy, and donor reporting.
- Provide targeted interventions and tailored support to underperforming branches to address operational gaps and governance challenges.
- Advocate for localization principles in humanitarian coordination platforms, national policy dialogues, and development forums.
- Integrate localization and NSD objectives into all organizational policies, operational guidelines, and strategic plans.
- Lead, mentor, and supervise the Localization & NSD Division team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional development.
- Ensure compliance with all organizational policies, national laws, and donor regulations in all NSD-related work.
- Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Educational Qualification & Experience Requirements
- Education: Second or First Degree in International Relations, Humanitarian Affairs, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
- Experience: 8 years of relevant work experience for Second Degree holders, or 10 years for First Degree holders, including 4 to 6 years in managerial positions.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong expertise in strategic planning, institutional capacity building, and humanitarian operations.
- Excellent negotiation, partnership management, representation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with multi-level stakeholders, government bodies, and international partners.
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Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS)
View Profile--- Founded on July 8, 1935, by government edict following the second Italian invasion of Ethiopia, the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) is an independent national humanitarian organization that acts as an auxiliary to the government. Recognized on September 25, 1935, as the 48th member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), ERCS originally provided medical and humanitarian assistance to wounded soldiers and civilian victims. Legally established through a National Charter adopted in October 1947 and reaffirmed by Parliament in January 2018, ERCS delivers relief, healthcare, and development programs across Ethiopia. Its first Secretary General was Dr. Thomas A. Lambie (serving from July 1935 to May 1936), a missionary physician who became an Ethiopian citizen and founded early healthcare institutions in the country. --- Mission, Vision & Motto Mission: To prevent and alleviate human suffering through appropriate and timely humanitarian and development interventions, contribute to the wellbeing of humankind and prevalence of peace by mobilizing the public and partners in Ethiopia and around the world. Vision: To be the Partner of Choice and a Frontline Humanitarian Organization in Ethiopia. Motto: "We Live for Humanity!" --- Operational Network & Reach | Administrative Level | Network Size | | --- | --- | | Regional Offices | 14 regional offices | | Zonal Branches | 34 zonal branches | | Woreda (District) Branches | 132 district branches | | Kebele Committees | 5,800+ grassroots-level Red Cross committees | | Membership & Volunteers | 6.1 million registered members; 258,000+ registered volunteers (with 47,000 actively engaged in operations) | --- Core Values Care: Attending directly to the plight of affected and vulnerable populations. Learning: Committing to continuous learning, adaptation, and operational innovation. Sensitive: Maintaining awareness and responsiveness to time, gender, disabilities, and environmental factors. Solidarity: Collaborating effectively with both Movement and external partners to serve humanity. Integrity: Aligning institutional actions strictly with public and humanitarian commitments. --- Seven Fundamental Principles Guided by the principles proclaimed at the 20th International Conference of the Red Cross in Vienna (1965): Humanity: Preventing and alleviating human suffering, protecting life and health, and ensuring respect for all individuals. Impartiality: Providing aid without discrimination based on nationality, race, religion, class, or political views, prioritizing the most urgent distress. Neutrality: Refraining from taking sides in hostilities or engaging in political, racial, religious, or ideological controversies. Independence: Maintaining institutional autonomy to act in accordance with humanitarian principles while serving as an auxiliary to public authorities. Voluntary Service: Providing relief on a voluntary basis without seeking financial or material gain. Unity: Maintaining only one Red Cross or Red Crescent Society per country, open to all and active across the entire territory. Universality: Participating in a global movement where all national societies have equal status and shared responsibilities. ---
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