1. Finn Jarle Rode, MBA, Regional Representative, EA and IoI, IFRC
Vækerøåsen 11, Oslo, Norway 0282
Home: +4722732211 - Cell: +254731974061 - finnjarle.rode@ifrc.org
24-10-16
Genève, Switzerland
Dear,
As a strategically focused Global Manager, National Society and Government Partnership, with more than 20 years’
expertise in humanitarian diplomacy and government relations, fundraising and leadership development, coupled with a
professional business background, my experience may be of interest to you. The defined requirements and qualifications
outlined in the “open position”, suggest a close parallel with my experience, which you will find outlined in the attached
resume. I have long term experience,working with multiple countries, their government and their multiple donors, in
senior management positions for IFRC and Norwegian Red Cross.
Throughout my career of advancement and achievement,I have continually leveraged my proven
skills in diplomacy, capacity development and coordination with numerous national government and organisations. I
have held key positions such as Regional Representative for East Africa and IoI, Country Director
to Afghanistan and North Korea for the InternationalFederation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies,as wellas a
three-year long development support, to Russia Red Cross,as Head of Delegation for Norwegian Red Cross. Most
recently,in my role as Regional Representative of Eastern Africa and IoI,I coordinated and developed 15 countries with
their national organisations, worked with resource mobilisation, humanitarian diplomacy and fundraising, to enhance
visibility and access for the Red Cross Movement. My contributions in increasing partnership and funding, in parallel
with development of national organisations and policy making, will make me a great addition to your office.
Here are some recent noteworthy achievements:
Creating a large, high level international/national network with governments and international organisations.
Reducing incidents by 50% through establishing policies in fraud and corruption and risk management
Increased partnership, fundraising and development of national societies to build stronger organisations.
Multiplying funding base four-fold in Africa, Afghanistan/ DPRK from winning grants from international donors.
Act as a spokesperson for the Red Cross Movement in building relations with both government and business
partners.
To complement this background, I have extensive experience in business management, including in
shipping industries, hospitality and realestate.
As a member of your team,you will find me to be a competent team player committed to supporting
you in achieving your organisational objectives through my experience,skills and enthusiasm. I am
confident that I would be a valuable asset to your organisation, and look forward to interviewing with
you at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
Finn Jarle Rode