About this role
About the Norwegian Red Cross The Norwegian Red Cross (NoRC) is part of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement, the world’s largest humanitarian network, operating in more than 190 countries. The Movement works to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity, particularly in situations of armed conflict, disasters, and other emergencies. Purpose of the Advertisement This advertisement invites applications for training leading to potential admission to the Norwegian Red Cross Emergency Response (ER) roster. It does not relate to a permanent or specific position within the Norwegian Red Cross. NoRC maintains a roster of trained and experienced specialist delegates who can be deployed at short notice to international emergencies, including natural disasters, armed conflicts, health emergencies, and climate-related crises. Most delegates are usually employed elsewhere and are expected to have approval from their employers to take unpaid leave during deployment. While on mission, delegates are contracted by the Norwegian Red Cross and receive salary, in addition to applicable allowances. Typical deployment duration is a minimum of six to eight (6–8) weeks, with emergency operations often lasting four months or longer. Emergency Response Units (ERUs) NoRC specializes in deploying Emergency Response Units (ERUs) that provide:-Prehospital Emergency Care -Mobile and Fixed Health emergency clinics -Emergency Hospitals -Public health services -Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) Working ConditionsDelegates must be prepared for demanding and unpredictable environments, which may include:-Very basic living conditions, often in tents-Long working hours under high pressure-Limited resources and infrastructure-Movement restrictions due to security conditions-Rapidly changing contexts with limited information for decision-making