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With the monsoon rains already causing misery and with cyclone season approaching, hundred of thousands of displaced people stranded in Bangladesh are losing all hope, an International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) expert warned on Monday.
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Description of the disaster
A. Situation analysis
Description of the disaster
A. Situation analysis
Description of the disaster
Heavy rainfall and winds in the districts of Rusizi, Nyamasheke, Huye, Bugesera, Gicumbi, Ngoma, Kirehe, Rubavu and Nyabihu on 17 September 2017, resulted in destruction of houses and community farm lands. The most affected areas were in five districts: Rusizi and Nyamasheke (Western province); Ngoma and Bugesera (Eastern province); and Huye (Southern province).
A. SITUATION ANALYSIS
Description of the disaster
In early 2017, Chad was found to have pockets of severe food insecurity with population facing serious nutritional issues.
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Background
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 190 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality. Organizational Context
Job Purpose
The post holder is responsible to provide efficient and effective services in accounting, finance and treasury matters to the project managers and officers within a specified portfolio of projects. The main areas of his/her roles can be summarized as follows:
Job Purpose
The position holder is responsible for ensuring the provision of effective and efficient accounting and treasury services at the Regional office. He/She will lead the accounting department while coordinating the provision of financial support to project managers and programme staff in the following areas:
Background
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 190 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.
Organizational Context
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Final Evaluation of Sri Lanka Floods Operation 2016-2017
1. SUMMARY
Purpose: The purpose of the evaluation is to assess SLRCS disaster preparedness and response capacities during the 2016 & 2017 flood operations; MDRLK005 and MDRLK006. Furthermore, effectiveness, timeliness, and impact of the cash transfer programmes implemented is also to be assessed.
Training
We are now accepting applications for the February 2018 session of the Humanitarian Diplomacy online diploma course, offered by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in cooperation with DiploFoundation. This 12-week course, led by Ambassador Christopher Lamb, extends the knowledge base and develops practical skills of current and future practitioners in humanitarian diplomacy and policy.
This Master level short course in Shelter & Settlements in emergencies (Natural Disasters) is offered by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in partnership with the Centre for Development and Emergency Practice (CENDEP) at Oxford Brookes University.
This course draws upon IFRC’s experience on shelter and settlements response in a humanitarian crisis after natural disasters at country level.
The 3 hours interactive course, focuses on security and safety related aspects for Red Cross Red Crescent personnel undertaking humanitarian field operations. It includes a number of modules such as security and beneficiary interaction, field movement, vehicle safety, telecommunications, working in insecure environments, health, personal security and Red Cross Red Crescent security framework.
The course is free of charge and applies to any humanitarian local staff or volunteer interested in enhancing their security knowledge.
