Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) – September 2024
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We will try and match your profile to our upcoming field vacancy needs and if there is a good match, we will consider you for this or a future ROC.
Everyone who works as an Internationally Recruited Staff in one of our field programmes must first successfully complete the ROC.Candidates accepted onto the Medair ROC/vROC will be considered for International Staff field roles.ROC OverviewThe ROC is an intensive experiential orientation to relief work with Medair. This 7 day course is held three/four times a year. Participants experience the challenges of relief work through practical simulations and become familiar with Medair's values, projects, and country programmes. Each participant will be interviewed by a senior member of the Medair Human Resources team to evaluate the week and discuss their possible future with Medair in a field programme. The course is normally held in Switzerland (covid permitting).Fees, Content & ScheduleOur CultureKey Activity AreasThe ROC simulation includes practical exercises, research, and daily updates of changing field conditions and security bulletins.Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC)What is the ROC and why is it required?Other Experience / CompetenciesStandard ranges of experience and competencies required for Medair field positions:
- Minimum 1 year’s professional experience in one of the sectors referred to above
- Project management and team management experience
- Management experience desirable, especially in a relief environment
- Experience at cross cultural communication techniques; Diplomatic and sensitive to cross cultural issues; Good negotiation skills, especially in the context of another culture
- Clear verbal and written communication skills; Able to express views clearly
- Experience in dealing with donors and government officials desirable
- Experience in training/mentoring staff; Team player with strong relational skills
- Committed to team-building, and to consultative and servant leadership
- Planning, assessment and analytical skills
- Report writing and proposal writing skills desirable
- Good level of self-motivation, with a pro-active approach to work, problem solver, dynamic, mature
- Able to prioritise clearly and oversee multiple tasks
- Capacity to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Ability to live and work in conflict and rural environment