Head of Humanitarian Diplomacy Unit in Red Cross Ukraine

The National Committee of the Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) announces a competition for the position of Head of Humanitarian Diplomacy Unit

The Ukrainian Red Cross Society is the largest humanitarian organization in Ukraine, which is one of the first to respond to all emergencies in the country and provide assistance to those who need it most.

Do you feel like you can make the world a better place? Join the Ukrainian Red Cross Society:

• The opportunity to do good: Help those who need it and feel inspired by contributing to a better world.
• New knowledge and skills: Take interesting trainings, become a volunteer or employee, and gain valuable experience for your life.
• Friends and like-minded people: Join a team of caring people who are always ready to help.
• Pride in your actions: Join and feel proud to be a hero!

The Ukrainian Red Cross is thousands of people across Ukraine who make the world a better place every day.

The Head of the Humanitarian Diplomacy Unit a leading role in developing URCS’s policy, advocacy and humanitarian diplomacy work with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the wider humanitarian community. The role is managed by and works closely with the Head of Strategic Partnerships and International relations to develop the overall strategic direction and workplan of the Humanitarian Diplomacy team. The role has line management responsibilities across the HD unit, and for the unit’s engagement in planning and reporting. The role leads on substance related to domestic and international humanitarian policy files and has overall responsibility for the implementation of URCS’s Humanitarian Diplomacy Strategy

Essential Tasks:

• Work with the Head of Strategic Partnerships and International Relations to develop and oversee the overall direction, agenda and workplan for the Humanitarian Diplomacy Unit.
• Manage and support the development of specialists and officers in the Humanitarian Diplomacy unit.
• Lead on the unit’s engagement in relevant organisational processes, including planning, strategy and financial reporting.
• Participate actively in team meetings and support fellow team members.
• Adhere to URCS policies and procedures, upholding the Red Cross’s fundamental principles and acting with integrity, inclusivity, compassion, courage, and dynamism.
• Lead on the development and shaping of URCS’s domestic and international humanitarian policy agenda, in close cooperation senior management across the organisation.
• Develop and evolve URCS’s advocacy and engagement strategies, ensuring the organization’s voice is evidence-based and effectively supports those affected by humanitarian crises in Ukraine.
• Strengthen the unit’s engagement with other departments and key policy actors in URCS 
• Oversee the preparation of position papers, briefs and analyses for URCS’ leadership; and provide high-level advice inthe leaderships’ diplomatic engagements.  

Additional Tasks:

• Represent URCS externally and within the Movement on humanitarian diplomacy issues, maximising URCS’s influence. This includes representation and speaking engagements at external meetings, conferences or other public activities.
• Proactively seek and build new relationships and partnerships within RC/RC Movement and external organisations, as well as the Government of Ukraine, to improve results and maximise impact.
• Ensure and advise on URCS leadership and experts' participation and presence in different domestic, regional, and international platforms and forums

Requirements

• Master’s degree on international humanitarian/ development policy, public international law or the equivalent professional experience preferably
• Managerial experience more than 3 years
• Experience in humanitarian sector preferably
• Experience of senior level representation, including public speaking
• Experience of policy formation and corporate planning processes
• Highly developed understanding of current humanitarian policy agendas as relevant to Ukraine            
• Excellent written, analytical and verbal communication skills
• Proven capability to work in a precise, structured and detailed manner
• Exceptional IT skills, including proficiency with all basic Microsoft Office packages and information management systems
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage work effectively in a fast-paced environment, to deliver on time and in full against specific objectives
• Experience or strong working knowledge of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and/or experience working in government as plus
• Ukrainian, English languages proficiency at  B2 +  level.        
• Other foreign languages as plus

The Ukrainian Red Cross Society offers:

• Interesting, diverse and multitasking work;
• Employment in accordance with the Labor Code;
• Timely payment of salary;
• A friendly and close-knit team of like-minded people;
• Participation in trainings and seminars in Ukraine and abroad.
• Unique experience in the largest public organization in Ukraine

We aim to create a safe and inclusive environment at URCS that will provide all employees and volunteers, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, or sexual orientation,  equal access to opportunities, protection of their dignity, and equal rights. 

We are an employer with equal opportunities for all employees, including people with disabilities. 

We do not discriminate in our recruitment and employment practices based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, or age. 

Sexual exploitation and abuse are prohibited in all forms. The organization implements a policy to prevent sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, and abuse, including in the workplace.  

Location: Kyiv

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and Cover letter to [email protected] 

Due to a large number of requests, we contact candidates who fully meet the requirements of the vacancy.

The Red Cross Society of Ukraine is the largest humanitarian organization of Ukraine, which is one of the first to respond to all emergency situations in the country and provides assistance to those who need it most.

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Feel that you can make the world a better place? Join the Red Cross Society of Ukraine:

• Opportunity to do good: Help those in need and feel inspired from the contribution  
• New knowledge and skills: Take interesting trainings, become a volunteer or an employee and get experience that will be useful in life.
• Friends and like-minded people: Join a team of caring people who are always ready to help.
• Pride in your actions: Join and feel proud of what you do - a hero!

TCHU is thousands of people throughout Ukraine who make the world a better place every day.

Head of the Department of Humanitarian Diplomacy plays a leading role in the development of policy, advocacy and humanitarian diplomacy of the TCHU, as well as in working with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the wider humanitarian community. Under the direction and in close cooperation with the head of the strategic partnership and international relations department, he develops the overall strategic direction and work plan of the humanitarian diplomacy team. He is responsible for the line management of the humanitarian diplomacy unit, as well as the unit's involvement in planning and reporting. This official is responsible for the essence of issues related to domestic and international humanitarian policy, and bears overall responsibility for the implementation of the Strategy of Humanitarian Diplomacy of the TCHU.

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

• Master's degree in international humanitarian policy/development policy, international public law or equivalent professional experience preferred
• Management experience of more than 3 years
• Experience preferred work in the humanitarian sector
• Experience of representation at the highest level, including public speaking
• Experience of policy formation and corporate planning processes
• Highly developed understanding of the current humanitarian policy agenda, relevant for Ukraine      
• Excellent written, analytical and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work in a clear, structured and detailed manner
• Exceptional IT skills including proficiency in all major Microsoft packages Office and information management systems
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and effectively manage work in a fast-paced environment, complete tasks on time and in full in accordance with specific objectives
• Experience or in-depth working knowledge of International of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and/or work experience in public authorities is an advantage
• Proficiency in Ukrainian, English at the B2+ level. 
• Knowledge of other foreign languages ​​as an advantage

The Red Cross Society of Ukraine offers:

• Interesting, diverse and multitasking work;
• Employment according to the Labor Code;
• Timely payment of wages;
• Friendly and cohesive team of like-minded people;
• Participation in trainings and seminars in Ukraine and abroad.
• Unique experience of working in the largest public organization of Ukraine

We aim to create a safe and inclusive environment in TCHHU, which will provide everyone employees, volunteers regardless ofgender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, equal access to opportunities, protection of their dignity and equal rights.

We are an employer with equal opportunities for all employees, including persons with disabilities.

We do not discriminate in our selection and employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, of age.

Sexual exploitation and abuse is prohibited in all forms. The organization implements a policy to prevent sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and harassment, including in the workplace. 

Working place: Kyiv

Probationary period - 3 months.

Please send your resume indicating the desired salary level with the designation of the position to the following address: [email protected].

Due to the large number of requests, we contact candidates who fully meet the requirements of the vacancy.

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