Global Fleet Business Manager

**Vacancy No.**

S11481

**Contract Type**

International

**Application Deadline**

18-Dec-2024

**Job Posted on**

04-Dec-2024

**Country**

SWITZERLAND

**Duty Station**

Geneva

**Duty Station Status**

Family Duty Station

**Duration**

24 months

**Accompanied Status**

Accompanied

**Grade**

E1

**Organizational Context**:

- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 191-member National Societies. The overall aim of IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.- IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.- IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. IFRC also has country cluster delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.- The Global Humanitarian Services and Supply Chain Management (GHS&SCM) department is part of the Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services Division. This position is based in the Supply Chain Department, in Geneva, and reports directly to the supply chain director.- IFRC has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and other forms of harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, and lack of integrity (including but not limited to financial misconduct). IFRC also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.- The Global Humanitarian Services and Supply Chain Management (GHS SCM) department is part of the Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services Division. This position is based in the Supply Chain Department, in Geneva, and reports directly to the Director.- IFRC is dedicated to enhancing and optimizing operational fleet services and strategy across both the organization and National Societies (NSs). The aim is to ensure that resources are appropriately mobilized and prioritized to serve the needs of NSs and IFRC programs, both current and anticipated, within the contexts of international response and domestic support.- The job might require work outside Geneva for a short period of time and job holder could be deployed for surge during sudden operation setup.**Job Purpose**:
The Global Fleet Business Manager will be accountable for shaping and refining the business model, strategy, execution and financial results of the Fleet Service Business Unit. The role will be pivotal in driving sustainable growth and expansion, delivering quality services to partners and responding to emergencies with fleet services. The incumbent will liaise with the regions and countries to provide trainings and services around fleet management. The incumbent will oversee a central fleet hub in Dubai. The Global Fleet Business Manager will build, scale up and deliver high quality business services in fast-paced and volatile environments.

**Job Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Fleet Business Services**:

- **Business Model and Strategy**: Design, refine, and execute an evolving business model and strategy for the Fleet Service Business Unit to ensure alignment with the IFRC Supply Chain 2030 vision, the IFRC Strategy 2030, and the Agenda for Renewal. Develop a compelling service portfolio to meet client needs and enhance service value. Create a strategic plan to implement the new business model, with a focus on proactive support for domestic programs and business development. Conduct financial analysis of fleet services to identify improvement opportunities and refine service offerings.
- **Service Delivery and Operational Excellence**: Ensure the delivery of high-quality fleet services to partners (National Societies of the RCR, IFRC and new clients), meeting their needs efficiently and effectively, especially during emergency responses.
- **Customer Services and Fleet Support**: Lead development, implementation, and monitoring of enhanced fleet support for National Societies (NSs), including vehicle sales, rentals, training, management systems, and capacity building.
- **Compliance and Value**:Ensure the fleet strategy complies with IFRC policies, delivering e