Finn Jarle Rode is a strategic and effective Global Manager for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) with over 25 years of experience in humanitarian leadership. He has led diverse teams across multiple regions and countries, including Eastern Africa, Afghanistan, and North Korea. Rode is skilled in areas such as government relations, finance, communications, and strategic planning. He has a proven track record of developing partnerships, mobilizing resources, and strengthening national societies.

1. Finn Jarle Rode, Global Manager, National Societies and Government Part., IFRC
Vækerøåsen 11, Oslo, Norway 0282
Home: +4797735975 - Cell: +41792011016 - finnjarle.rode@ifrc.org
Overview
Strategic and effective Global Manager, National Societies and Government Partnership, with distinguished career in humanitarian
organizational leadership, combined with valuable professional business experience. Strong record of advance and achievement
through multiple promotions from demonstrated capacity and ability, to deliver results in IFRC. Possess strong integrity and
serve as resourceful and trusted advocate for IFRC, employees and customers with passion for attaining goals.
Proactive problem solver with ability to resolve conflicts and facilitate a harmonious team environment conducive
to organizational efficiencies and overall metrics improvements. Specialized expertise building cohesive teams
consisting of diverse cultures through talent development, delegation and a unified vision. Fluent in multiple
languages, including English, French and Nordic languages. Long experience from work with different regions of the world.
Key Skills
International/National Network, government relations Budget Administration/ Finance
Finance development Risk Management
Communications/ Marketing Capacity Development
Strategic Planning/ National Society Development Relationship Management/ Resource Mobilization
Experience and Accomplishments
Global Manager, National Society and Government Partnership, IFRC, Genève, Switzerland
Lead and strategize, plan and develop partnership with Government and National Societies, with the purpose of fundraising aga inst the
total budget of 500mill CHF for IFRC. Lead and plan for global team to deliver on goals in “Strategy 2020”. Part of Global Management
Team.
Regional Representative, Eastern Africa and Indian Ocean Island Region
August 2012 to May 2016. (Position grants Diplomatic Status)
Lead and coordinate the cooperation of 15 countries in the region and oversee 220 staff. Drive policies to advance
Expanded region from 6 to 15 countries by restructuring offices in the region. Chair RC Net, regional network
Led a large transition in EA & IoI office since 2012, audited in the end of 2014 indicating very “clean” results
Reduced incidents by 50% through establishing policies in fraud, corruption and risk management.
Act as the lead spokesperson for IFRC in East Africa, building our brand and advocating for our work
Extensive work with Humanitarian Diplomacy and representative role with Head of States in the region
Country Director
August 2010 to August 2012. (Position grants Diplomatic Status)
Kabul, Afghanistan
Established presence in a volatile country through healthcare, water and sanitation, disaster management and
organisational development programmes by leading a delegation of 125 employees and 4 sub delegations .
Worked closely with the president, secretary general and OD department in preparation for General Assembly.
Substantially augmented the capacity of ARCS in human resources, finances and strategic planning, especially
at local branch level and regional level.
Acting as lead spokesperson for IFRC in Afghanistan. Advocate for our work in the region
Initiated, developed and finalised work on new constitution and GA for ARCS.
Designed new systems and policies for risk management, ethics, compliance and corruption.
Lead network of eight countries in the Region. Volunteer base, development and management.
Country Director
January 2009 to October 2010. (Position grants Diplomatic Status)
Pyongyang, North Korea
Acted as a change agent to develop and prepare the Red Cross delegation and organisation to meet future
demands in the country as the largest provider of humanitarian aid in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Strong focus in 4 programme areas, including disaster management, healthcare, water-sanitation and
organisational development despite unpredictable political environment. Coordinate with 9 partners in a
cooperation agreement strategy crucial to the mission. Volunteer development programme.

2. Acting as IFRC lead spokesperson in DPRK. Advocating with government and lead agencies to support our work
Increased funding base for DPRK RC
Transformed budget and finance reporting per new standards.
Played key role in IFRC being the only international organisation with immediate access on the ground
during the 2009 flood. Supported 2300 clinics with organisation development standards/ distribution of medical kits
Programme Coordinator
June 2008 to December 2008
Pyongyang, North Korea
Special Adviser on International Humanitarian Law
June 2005 to August 2008
Norwegian Red Cross - Oslo, Norway
Director of Real Estate Development, DT AS
January 2002 to May 2006
Leif Rode - Oslo, Norway
Volunteer Leader
June 2003 to May 2006
Red Cross - Oslo, Norway, St Petersburg,Russia
Hotel Manager
January 1994 to December 2001
Holmenkollen Park Hotel Rica - Oslo, Norway
Deputy Director/ Acting Director
May 1990 to December 1994
Forland Shipping - Oslo, Norway
Education
Master of Business Administration:
Herriot Watt University - Edinburgh, UK, 2003
Bachelor in International Marketing, Economics and Relationship Studies
Bedriftsøkonomisk Institutt - Oslo, Norway, 1995
Bachelor of Political Science, Organizational Development
Oppland Distriktshøyskole - Lillehammer, Norway, 1991/95
Professional Development
International Leadership training, Humanitarian Diplomacy, Leadership and Governance Training on
Ethics and Corruption, IFRC, 2011-13
PMER training, Geneva, 2010
Law and Ethics in War, Institute for International Humanitarian Law, 2009
Grant Management, IFRC, Kuala Lumpur, 2008
Induction Course for Leaders, Geneva, August 2008
Organisational Development, Sweden, 2008
Finance Development , IFRC,2008
LOUP for Leaders, 2005-2006, Volunteer leadership and development of volunteer organisastions
Extensive First Aid Training, Norwegian Red Cross, 2006
International Humanitarian Law, Norwegian Red Cross, Oslo University, San Remo, Malmö and
Copenhagen, 2005-2008
IHL, Norwegian School of Defence, 2004
Publications
New edition of Geneva Convention, translated into Norwegian, 2007
"Nar Krigen Raser," Ethics and Rules in International Conflicts, training package tailored for the official
curriculum of Norwegian secondary schools, college and university, 2006-7