Project Coordinator for the German Red Cross mission in Ukraine in Red Cross Ukraine

Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) opens a vacancy for the position of Project Coordinator for the mission of the German Red Cross in Ukraine.

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. 

Job purpose

• Support the successful delivery of German Red Cross support to URCS National Committee, ensuring all processes (administration, reporting and financial follow-up) are according to GRC, URCS and donor requirements
• Act as the primary focal point between German Red Cross delegates and URCS National Committe in the follow up of programmatic activities 
• Primary translator and interpreter in Kyiv for non-Ukrainian speaking delegates, including on field trips in Ukraine
• Support tasks in Admin/Finance management.

Job duties and responsibilities

Translation:

Support GRC delegates with timely and accurate translation and interpretation (Ukrainian – English/English – Ukrainian). This includes:

• Translation of written documentation, including technical documents, reports and excel/financial documents
• Accompany delegates to online and in-person meetings, offering simultaneous and accurate translation on a wide range of topics, and with a range of different stakeholders (URCS, Governmental and community members, etc.)
• Ensure the understanding and the accurate communication between all the parties 
• Understand and ensure the confidentiality of the matters discussed.

Project management:

• Working closely with GRC delegates, monitor programmatic budgets where necessary with support of URCS financial staff and ensuring processes adhere to GRC, URCS and donor requirements.
• Upon request by GRC program manager, attend coordination meetings with URCS and other partners, representing GRC.
• Support programmatic colleagues with timely and clear reporting, including joining colleagues on monitoring visits to program areas (within Ukraine)
• Support GRC delegates in delivering any new programmatic priorities.

Additional tasks:

• Other assignedrelevant tasks by the line manager, mainly to support with the administration, financial and logistical management of German Red Cross.

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.

Position Requirements

• Diploma of higher education
• Diploma in English Language, or working equivalent (as asset)
• Work experience working in public organisations
• Work experience in project activities
• Minimum 3 years working in translation or in a role with equivalent daily use of English language
• Excellent communication skills, experience in communication with different categories of people, tact and diplomacy
• Fluency in the Ukrainian and English - a fluent level is a must to provide simultaneous interpretations and written translation.
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, databases, e-mail);
• Developed organizational and executive skills
• Availability to learn quickly, learn new skills efficiently.  
• Availability to cope with stress and work under time pressure
• Ability to prepare and issue qualitative and quantitative reports.

Competencies:

• Communication
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Decision Making
• National Society and Customer Relations
• Creativity and Innovation
• Building trust.

Motivation (developing and learning opportunities, professional networking to gain while working in the role):

• Professional skills: Being part of an international dynamic team offering learning opportunities and abilities to grow
• Career skills: Opportunities to grow within the organization and adding responsibilities
• Additional skills.

Location: Kyiv

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.   

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and Cover letter in English to [email protected] as applications will be reviewed by our foreign colleagues and interviews will be provided in English. 

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

The Red Cross Society of Ukraine (RCHU) is opening a competition for the position Coordinator of projects for the mission of the German Red Cross in Ukraine /p>

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. 

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 for your actions: Join and feel proud that you are a hero! 

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

Purpose of the position

•          Maintain the successful provision of German Red Cross support to the National Committee of the Red Cross Society of Ukraine, ensuring that all processes (administration, reporting and financial monitoring) meet the requirements of the HC, HCHC and donors

•          Act as the main coordinator between the delegates of the German Red Cross and the HCHC National Committee in further program activities

•          Primary translator in Kyiv for non-Ukrainian-speaking delegates, including during trips to the regions of Ukraine

•          Ancillary tasks in the Administrative/Financial Department.

Tasks and duties of the position

Translation:

• Supporting the delegates of the NCC with timely and accurate translation (Ukrainian - English / English - Ukrainian). This includes:
  • Translation of written documentation including technical documentation, reports and Excel/financial documents
  • Accompany delegates in online and face-to-face meetings, offering simultaneous and accurate translation on a wide range of topics and by various stakeholders (TCHU, government and community members, etc.)
  • Ensure understanding and accurate communication between all parties
  • Understand and ensure confidentiality of discussed issues

Project management:

• Close cooperation with NHC delegates, program monitoringtheir budgets, where necessary, with the support of TCC finance staff and ensuring processes are compliant with TCC, TCC and donor requirements
• At the request of the TCC program manager, attend coordination meetings with TCC and other partners representing TCC < /strong>
• Support program colleagues with timely and clear reporting, including joining colleagues during monitoring visits to program areas in Ukraine

• Support NHC delegates in the development any new program priorities.

Additional duties:

• Other relevant tasks assigned by the line manager, mainly to support the administration, financial and logistical management of the German Red Cross.< /li>

Requirements for the position

• Higher education diploma
• Diploma in English or its equivalent at work
• Work experience in public organizations  
• Work experience in project activities
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• Excellent communication skills
• Fluency in Ukrainian and English - necessarily at a fluent level< /li>
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, databases, e-mail)
• Communication experience with different categories of people, tact and diplomacy
• Developed organizational skills and executive skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team, quick adaptation
• Ability to learn quickly, attentiveness
• Ability to cope with stress and work under time pressure
• Ability to prepare and issue reports. 

Competencies:

• Communication
• Teamwork
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• Cooperation with partners/contractors, local organizations
• The ability to apply non-standard/innovative solutions in work / 
• Building trust.

Motivation factors in the position:

• Professional skills
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Be part of a dynamic international team offering opportunities for learning and growth

• Career Skills

Opportunities for growth within the organization and additional responsibilities

 

We aim to create a safe and an inclusive environment that will provide all employees, volunteers, regardless of age, sex and gender, ethnic origin, 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 identitycharacter, marital status, disability, genetic information, 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.  

Workplace:m. Kyiv

If you are interested in this vacancy, please send your resume and motivation letter in English to vacancy@redcross. org.ua , because resumes will be reviewed by foreign colleagues, and interviews will be conducted entirely in English. 

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