Movement Cooperation Officer – Kharkiv – 865346 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 20,000 staff.In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine. We have over 900 staff working across the county in various professional fields.ICRC is an equal opportunity employer that prioritizes staff safety and security. Qualified female and male candidates are encouraged to apply for the position. For more information, visit the website: http://www.icrc.org/.About the jobThe ICRC Movement Cooperation Department recruits a Movement Cooperation Officer to be based in its Kharkiv office. Movement Cooperation Officer assists the line manager in implementing the Sub-Delegation’s Cooperation objectives. S/he contributes to implementing these with the Ukraine Red Cross Society (URCS) in Kharkiv, Poltava, and Sumy at regional, hromada and raion levels in line with the ICRC’s Cooperation policy, and the Delegation’s strategy for partnership. S/he works for maintaining a healthy partnership, closely works with operational programs for effective program implementation and makes regular field visits to the URCS said branches for facilitating the operational partnership and strengthening the URCS capacities as well as keeping the hierarchy informed of the changes in the field.Start date: as soon as possible, preferably by 14 June 2024Your Tasks and ResponsibilitiesContribute to implementing the operational partnership between the ICRC and the URCSIdentify the strengths and weaknesses of the URCS to contribute in setting strategy and objectives for capacity-buildingTake trips to the field to prepare and attend in joint assessments, facilitate the ongoing programs with the URCSBuild and maintain an open line of communication with URCS staff on capacity-building needs and supportOverview the URCS activities, keep the Cooperation colleagues informed of the matters of concern and the issues if any, that could have impact on the Cooperation’s workEnsure that the URCS provides operational narrative and financial reports on a regular basis and according to established formats and proceduresMobilize the relevant resources to provide necessary training and regular coaching to the URCS staffFacilitate contacts between ICRC sub-delegation’s operational departments and URCS branchesWhat we offer youEmployment contract according to Ukrainian labor lawFlexible working arrangementsAnnual paid 20 working days' vacationCompetitive gross salary between UAH 51,000 and 74,000 before taxationMedical insurance for employees and familyICRC Institutional trainingIndividual development covered by ICRCForeign language coursesConvenient office location in the city centerAbout youTo be successful as a Movement Cooperation Officer in the ICRC, you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics: Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in UkraineUniversity degree or equivalent experienceTypically, 3-5 years’ experience in the field relevant to Movement Cooperation (inside or outside the ICRC)Fluent command of English, Ukrainian, and RussianComputer proficiencySelf-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principlesFlexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learnAbility to work independently, as well as effectively under supervisionConfidence in managing projects and staffAbility to organize and prioritize multiple tasksAbility to work within a diverse team and establish and maintain good working relations in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary environmentInterested? 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 CV in English.Application deadline: 25 May 2024Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be considered and contacted for tests and/or interviews. The ICRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the deadline.