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Project coordination specialist in Red Cross Ukraine
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Red Cross Ukraine
The National Committee of the Red Cross Society of Ukraine (RCSU) announces a competition for the position ofProject coordination specialist, Kherson.
Purpose of the position:The project coordination specialist in the city of Kherson will be responsible for the effective implementation of community involvement initiatives at the local level. The position involves close interaction with communities, coordination of activities, collection of feedback and implementation of participatory approaches, transparency and openness in accordance with the standards of the TCHU in the field of community engagement. 400">
Main responsibilities:
- Coordinate ESD efforts:
- Oversee ESD integration, particularly in four areas, ensuring a people-centered approach in all activities
- Assess communities:
- Conduct thorough assessments using participatory research methods to identify needs, preferences and community priorities
- Implement feedback mechanisms:
- Manage community feedback mechanisms, promptly responding to all feedback and ensuring their systematic analysis to improve programs
- Develop inclusive activities:
- Plan activities involving community members, ensuring inclusive participation of all demographic groups, including marginalized
- Perform operational responsibilities:
- Distribute IOC materials: Raise awareness of gender-based violence (GBV), mental health, psychosocial support (GBVSP) and mine and explosive risks through the distribution of information, education and communication materials (IOC). Assist in the distribution of humanitarian aid, coordinate programs and support activities.
Additional duties:
- Ensure training of volunteers and their support to strengthen SSR practices in their work.
- Coordinate work with interested partiesronami:Collaborate with local authorities and other stakeholders, ensuring community involvement and effective implementation of activities
- Implement capacity building:Organize comprehensive training on EHS for staff and volunteers, focusing on building sustainable EHS competencies in the system TCHU.
General duties:
- Actively work to achieve the goals of TCHU
- Follow the principles of the Red Cross movement and work accordingly to them
- Perform any other work-related tasks and duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor
Requirements for the candidate:
- Higher education in the field of social sciences, community development or related fields
- Postgraduate education in the field of participatory methodologies or monitoring and evaluation
- Experience of working with vulnerable communities or affected population groups in the fields of community development, social work, communications or related fields
- Experience of working in the Russian Red Cross, Red Cross Crescent and an international humanitarian or development organization would be an advantage
- Experience with group, field and desk research methods would be an advantage
- Skills in collecting, analyzing and reporting qualitative and quantitative data for monitoring and evaluation purposes
- A clear understanding of community feedback mechanisms and accountability systems would be an advantage
- Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, and a good level of computer literacy
- Fluency in spoken and written Ukrainian.
- Good command of English will be an advantage.
Factors motivations:
Professional:
- Opportunity to gain practical experience in implementing community engagement approaches (CEA) in the field of humanitarian response
- Development of skills for working with communities, project management, gathering and analyzing feedback communication, organization of events.
- Access to educational materials, trainings and mentoring support from the National Committee of the TCHHU and the International Movement of ChH/ChP.
Career:
- Working in one of the largest humanitarian organizations of Ukraine, which provides prospects for professional growth.
- Opportunity to expand functional responsibilities and join interregional initiatives.
- A chance to gain experience relevant for further work in international organizations.
Additional:
- Participation in intersectoral cooperation, expansion of professional ties at the level of region and NK.
- Involvement in initiatives that have a direct impact on the well-being of communities.
- Working in a team that adheres to the principles of TCHHU, humanitarian values, supports mutual respect, development and team cooperation.
Permanent place of work: m. Kherson.
we contact candidates who fully meet the requirements of the vacancy.Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS)opens a vacancy for the position of theCommunity Engagement and Accountability (CEA) Officer in Kherson region. The role involves close collaboration with communities, coordination of activities, feedback collection, and the application of participatory, transparent, and inclusive approaches in line with URCS CEA standards. in four oblasts, including planning, technical support, and monitoring.
Essential Tasks:
- Coordinate efforts with theEA
- To oversee the integration with the CEA, particularly in the four areas, ensuring a people-centred approach in all activities.
- Assess communities:
- Conduct thorough assessments using participatory research methods to identify community needs, preferences and priorities.
- Implement feedback mechanisms:
- Manage community feedback mechanisms, responding promptly to all feedback and ensuring that it is systematically analyzed to improve the programs.
- Develop inclusive activities:
- Plan activities with community members, ensureg inclusive participation of all demographic groups, including marginalized groups.
- Perform operational duties:
- Distribute IEC materials: Raise awareness of gender-based violence (GBV), mental health, psychosocial support (MHPSS) and mine risk through the distribution of information, education and communication (IEC) materials.
Assist in the distribution of humanitarian assistance, coordinate programs and support activities.
Additional Tasks:
- Provide training and support to volunteers to strengthen CEA practices within their work
- Coordinate work with stakeholders:
- Work with local authorities and other stakeholders to ensure community engagement and effective implementation of activities.
- Implement capacity building:
- Roll out comprehensive CEA training for staff and volunteers, focusing on building sustainable CEA competencies across the URCS.
Duties applicable to all staff:
- Actively work towards the achievement of the URCS goals.
- Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross Movement principles.
- Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.
Candidate Requirements:
- A degree in social sciences, community development, or related fields.
- Postgraduate qualification in participatory methodologies or monitoring and evaluation.
- Experience working with vulnerable communities or affected populations in community development, social work, communications, or a related discipline.
- Experience within the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement and an international humanitarian or development organization.
- Experience in participatory research methods, field research, and desk research.
- Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and reporting for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
- Strong understanding of community feedback mechanisms and accountability systems.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and a good level of computer literacy.
- Ukrainian language proficiency.
- English language proficiency will be an advantage.
Motivation:
Professional:
- Opportunity to gain practical experience in implementing Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) approaches within humanitarian action.
- Development of skills in community work, project coordination, feedback management, and event organization.
- Access to training resources, capacity building, and mentoring from the URCS National Committee and the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement.
Career:
- Work in one of the largest humanitarian organizations in Ukraine, which provides prospects for professional growth.
- Opportunity to expand functional responsibilities and join interregional initiatives.
- A chance to gain experience relevant for further work in international organizations.
Additional:
- Participation in cross-sectoral cooperation, expansion of professional ties at the regional and NC levels.
- Involvement in initiatives that have a direct impact on the well-being of communities.
- Work in a team that adheres to the principles of URCS, humanitarian values, supports mutual respect, development and teamwork.
Location: Kherson.
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and Cover letter to [email protected].
Due to many requests, we contact candidates who fully meet the vacancy’s requirements.
