Movement Cooperation Officer - Dnipro – 865619 in International Committee of the Red Cross

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral, and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC is mandated to work in countries affected by armed conflict or other situations of violence. The ICRC is present in over 100 countries and has some 18,000 staff worldwide. In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine. Over 900 team members working across the county in various professional fields.

About the job 

The ICRC Movement Cooperation Unit seeks a competent Movement Cooperation Officer to join our team in Dnipro. This role is responsible for developing and implementing the delegation's objectives for cooperation with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (the Movement) in line with the ICRC’s Movement policies and in consultation with the local operating National Society (NS).

Start date: February 2026 or Immediately

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Contribute to implementing the operational partnership between the ICRC and the NS by working closely with colleagues and the NS to develop joint procedures and partnership agreements; develop the partnership skills of the ICRC and Movement partners
• Identify the NS’s strengths and weaknesses to better set strategy and objectives for capacity-building and clearly communicate them to colleagues
• Take trips to the field to prepare and attend joint assessments and/or contribute to NS capacity-building
• Maintain an open line of communication with NS technical staff on capacity-building needs and support
• Provide support to the NS on legal and statutory matters
• Contribute to maintaining a constant overview of the Movement’s activities, capacity and affairs; contribute to organizing various Movement meetings
• Support the Movement Cooperation Coordinator on issues related to coordination within the Movement
• Ensure that the NS provides operational and financial reports on a regular basis and according to established formats and procedures
• Provide training and regular coaching in financial management and reporting to NS staff

What we offer you

• A great team to work with and an organization where you have an impact
• Employment contract according to Ukrainian labor law with flexible working arrangements 
• Competitive salary between UAH 56,000 and 81,000 (gross) before taxation
• Medical insurance for you and your depending family members
• Comprehensive onboarding and learning opportunities
• 20 days of annual paid leave
• Convenient office location in the city center

The ICRC is an equal opportunity employer that prioritizes staff safety and security. We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our workforce and encourage qualified female and male candidates of all backgrounds, including candidates with disabilities to apply for the position. We also value our employees' professional growth and offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. For more information, visit the website http://www.icrc.org/.

About you

To be successful as Movement Cooperation Officer in the Movement Cooperation Unit, you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics:  

• Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in Ukraine
• University degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3-5 years of work experience in a field relevant to Movement Cooperation 
• Experience as Movement Cooperation Officer in the ICRC or in an international humanitarian organization or in any other Movement Component (NS and/or International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies) is an asset
• Excellent command (spoken and written) of English and Ukrainian
• Computer proficiency
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learn
• Ability to work independently, as well as effectively under supervision
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work within a diverse team and establish and maintain good working relations in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary environment

Interested? Yes? THEN APPLY!

Please submit your English CV, along with your motivation letter and salary expectations, to the attention of the ICRC People and Culture Team. Please label your CV with your first and last names (First Name LAST NAME). In addition, please complete the compulsory ICRC questionnaire. The questionnaire is available through the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/APw3dvQMHJ. (Click on the link or copy the link into your internet browser.)

Your application will be considered only once you have completed the ICRC questionnaire and uploaded your English CV.

Application deadline: 09 January 2026

Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be contacted to move forward in the recruitment process. The ICRC reserves the right to re-issue the vacancy, cancel the recruitment process, offer a position at a lower grade, with an adjusted job description or different duration, or to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the deadline.