Global Process Owner - Institutional Planning & Budgeting

Lead the design, optimization, governance and implementation of the ICRC’s Institutional Planning & Budgeting process as part of the End-to-End Transformation Program. Connect the ICRC’s Institutional Strategy with operational needs and planning/budgeting processes to create a simpler, integrated planning process supported by streamlined systems and data.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of an integrated planning framework that connects Institutional Strategy and operational needs to multiyear planning and budgeting, as well as quarterly forecasting and reporting
• Drive improved integration between all underlying layers of planning, budgeting and forecasting, including supply chain planning, workforce planning, operational/program planning and financial planning
• Act as a strategic liaison and partner to Operations, Finance, Logistics, Resource Mobilization, Data and Technology teams to capture planning and budgeting needs
• Ensure seamless integration across relevant systems and data flows: ERP, PMT, PAM, Anaplan, RedLoop and Master Data
• Ensure process coherence, reduce inefficiencies, and embed lean, scalable solutions to drive operational excellence
• Define and monitor performance metrics to support continuous process improvement and optimization
• Drive awareness and adoption of best practices
• Support the Head of Organizational Management & Planning in other activities, including implementation of the ICRC’s organizational model, oversight of the Strategic Portfolio of Programs, and providing ad-hoc support and analyses

Requirements

• Advanced university degree: Master’s degree (MSc, MBA or equivalent), ideally in a related area (e.g. International Affairs & Development, International Economics)
• Specialized qualifications in performance management and/or results-based management are an asset
• Minimum 12 years of professional work experience, of which at least 8 years are relevant, including: Experience in the design, implementation and coordination of planning and monitoring processes
• Experience in the use and design of planning and reporting technologies
• Experience in managing projects and multi-stakeholder environments
• Ideally, experience working for the ICRC or a humanitarian and/or development organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; working knowledge of French is an asset
• Proficiency in data analytics and reporting tools (e.g. Tableau, Microsoft Power BI)
• Ability to simplify complex issues and apply problem solving
• A highly structured approach to managing activities, deadlines and priorities
• Flexibility and agility in responding to changing circumstances
• Ability to communicate and cooperate effectively with individuals and groups, and to lead them through processes, including senior leadership
• Up-to-date knowledge of best practices in planning and performance management

Skills

• Institutionalization Planning
• Budgeting Process Design
• Performance Management
• Result-Based Management
• Planning Process Implementation
• Monitoring Processes
• Planning Technologies
• Reporting Technologies
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Data Analytics
• Tableau
• Power BI
• Problem Solving
• Activity Management
• Deadline Management
• Priority Management
• Strategic Communications
• Leadership Facilitation
• Planning Best Practices

Languages

English, French