Global Disaster Management coordination and training specialist

Norwegian Red Cross is looking for a Operation and training specialist in the Global Disaster Management (GDM) Unit of the International Programs and Preparedness (IPP) department.

This project position covers the period from 1th of October 2025 to 30th June 2026.

GDM operation and training specialist strengthens Norwegian Red Cross's (NoRC) specialized operational capacities in Public Health in Emergencies (PHiE) with an expertise in field epidemiology.  

We are searching for a colleague who, based on extensive experience, further develops tools and adapts, plans and implements different training programs related to CBS and Public Health in Emergencies to increase our global response expertise.

The specialist coordinates with other units in Norwegian Red Cross, and with the IFRC, and regional and country offices. The specialization in field epidemiology is critical to contribute to these tasks.

In close coordination with colleagues in the Disaster risk management unit the specialist also though its expertise contributes to the emergency responses where health/wash/cash tools and surge systems are activated.

The position requires a high level of flexibility, analytical and coordination and operational skills in in field epidemiology. Creating good relationships internally and externally is critical.

Job Description

Norwegian Red Cross is looking for a Operation and training specialist in the Global Disaster Management (GDM) Unit of the International Programs and Preparedness (IPP) department.

This is a temporary position covering the period from 26th January 2025 to 30th June 2026.

GDM operation and training specialist strengthens Norwegian Red Cross's (NoRC) specialized operational capacities in Public Health in Emergencies (PHiE) with an expertise in field epidemiology/epidemiology.  

We are searching for a colleague who, based on extensive technical experience, further develops adapts, plans and implements different training programs to increase our global response expertise. The specialist coordinates with other units in Norwegian Red Cross, IFRC, and regional/country offices. The specialization in field epidemiology/epidemiology is critical to contribute to these tasks.

In close coordination with colleagues in the Disaster risk management unit the specialist also though its expertise contributes to the emergency responses where health/wash/cash tools and surge systems are activated.

The position requires a high level of flexibility, analytical and coordination and operational skills in field epidemiology. Creating good relationships internally and externally is critical.

 

Key activities

• Strengthen Norwegian Red Cross's (NoRC) specialized operational capacities in Public Health in Emergencies (PHiE).
• Actively contribute to maintaining preparedness globally, complementing regional and priority country preparedness.
• Maintain intimate knowledge of Public health/epidemiology surge systems ensuring quality preparedness and response. 
• Coordination, planning, developing and implementation of trainings in the domain of Public Health and epidemiology (CBS/IPC ERU training in French), PHiE-C training Africa, CBS ERU training in English)
• Align and coordinate trainings and new developments in Public health/epidemiology closely with IFRC, and other RC movement partners
  Support assigned Norwegian Red Cross emergency response operations where Public Health in Emergency/health/wash/cash global tools and surge systems are activated with epidemiology expertise.
• With Epidemiology expertise contribute to possible development of initiatives where PHiE, WASH and CVA-Health activities are integrated in outbreak preparedness and response activities.
• In coordination with the IFRC and the CO/RO, contribute to the assessment/design/implementation and handover phase of the different deployments in the emergency operations where NorCross health/wash/cash tools and surge systems are activated.
• In cooperation with the IPP Technical Unit and in coordination with the Global Operations Managers, contribute to the optimization and development of health/wash/cash global tools and surge systems

 

Experience and Qualifications 

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience 
• Relevant crisis and operations management experience 
• Degree and experience in epidemiology and preferably field epidemiology. Other degrees will be considered if substituted with relevant experience in humanitarian work.
• Relevant field experience with Norwegian Red Cross, RCRC Movement or other relevant Humanitarian Organisations in Public Health in Emergencies, Health, Wash or Cash. 
• Experience in coordinating teams with diverse backgrounds and in stressful operating environments. 
• Available to deploy for 2 to 3 months missions at short notice on request
• French language skills are considered a strong asset for this role, to support on going operations and facilitate trainings

Competencies

• Good in collaboration and teamwork and can work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Organizational skills to plan and manage trainings and other related activities
• Self-starter and motivated to lead groups and to contribute pro-actively with your technical expertise to ongoing operations
• Training skills: ability to explain and analyze public health and epidemiology expertise well and clearly to different audiences
• Flexibility to adjust training methods based on the audience
• Ability to translate field expertise and experiences into training materials and tech others to use them

We Offer

 The Global disaster Management unit is commited to support those affected by climate related emergecnies and crisis with health/Cash and WASH support. Our work environment allows for you to pro-actively contribute and enjoy working in an international working environment. We are working closely with our colluegues 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). This is a temporary position covering the period from 26th January 2025 to 30th June 2026 based from Norway.

Kontaktinformasjon

Marcus Bolleurs, Gruppeleder Humanitær, 47707268

Arbeidssted

Hausmanns gate 7
0186 Oslo

Nøkkelinformasjon:

Arbeidsgiver: Røde Kors

Referansenr.: 5049744251
Søknadsfrist: 02.01.2026