Movement Cooperation Officer – Dnipro – 865619

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 job 

The ICRC Movement Cooperation Unit recruits a Movement Cooperation Officer to be based in its Dnipro office. In close cooperation with the team members and line managers, the Movement Cooperation Officer will be 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: as soon as possible, preferably by July 2024 

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

• Employment contract according to Ukrainian labor law
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Annual paid 20 working days' vacation
• Competitive gross salary between UAH 51,000 and 74,000 before taxation
• Medical insurance for employees and family
• ICRC Institutional training
• Individual development covered by ICRC
• Foreign language courses 
• Convenient office location in the city center 

About you

To be successful as a 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
• Confidence in managing projects and staff
• 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 CV in English. 

Application deadline:  10 June 2024 

Only 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.