Assistant of the Department of Humanitarian Diplomacy in Red Cross Ukraine

The National Committee of the Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) announces a competition for the position of Capacity Building Assistant of Humanitarian Diplomacy Unit 

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. 

Capacity building officer in the Humanitarian Diplomacy Unit – a position which will be responsible for the capacity building portfolio for Humanitarian Diplomacy and Humanitarian Advocacy (HDHA) within URCS, as well contribute to the overall strategical implementation and strengthening of the Unit.  The overall and direct supervision and management of the Capacity Building Officer will be overseen by the Head of the Department of Strategic Partnerships and International Relations. 

As a Capacity Building Officer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating capacity building activities within the URCS.  Your role will involve conducting trainings and workshops, draft informative and educational materials, and communicate with various stakeholders (inside and outside the RCRC Movement) to enhance organizational capacity on HDHA. 

Essential Tasks: 

• Comprehensive contribution to the Unit of Humanitarian Diplomacy.
• Organize and facilitate training sessions, workshops, and events for URCS staff and/or volunteers on HDHA and developing adequate methodology and technics.
• Draft and compose educational and informative materials on HDHA to be disseminated to relevant URCS departments and Units, as well as partners.
• Communicate and coordinate with relevant technical staff within URC, partners, and stakeholders on development of HDHA relevant tools for capacity building.
• Contribute to the development of long-term capacity building strategies and initiatives that support the growth and development of the Unit and URCS in HDHA.
• Preparation and submission of reporting documentation.
• Participation in the development, improvement, and promotion of key advocacy narratives and documents among stakeholders.
• Supporting the development and implementation of programs and initiatives based on the department's operational plan.
• Communication management with NC URCS structural units, forming requests, and filling out technical documentation.

Additional Tasks:

• oral and written translations (documents, events, meetings)
• additional episodic responsibilities within Unit and/or Department assigned by the supervisor

Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in fields related to humanitarian mission, public relations, international law, or similar fields. 
• Master's degree in fields related to humanitarian mission, public relations, international law, or similar fields as plus
• At least one year of work experience in humanitarian organizations, diplomatic institutions, governmental authorities, or other decision-making, advocacy, and diplomatic-related establishments.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Ability to work under pressure and according to tight deadlines as plus
• Good coordination and interpersonal skills as plus
• Ability to craft compelling narratives and messaging to support advocacy efforts
• Knowledge of diplomatic correspondence rules as plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• English language proficiency at B1- B2 level.  

The Ukrainian Red Cross Society offers: 

• Interesting, diverse and multitasking work; 
• Employment in accordance with the Labor Code; 
• Timely payment of salary; 
• A friendly and close-knit team of like-minded people; 
• Participation in trainings and seminars in Ukraine and abroad. 
• Unique experience in the largest public organization in Ukraine 

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.   

Location: Kyiv 

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and Cover letter to [email protected]  

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

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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 all over Ukraine who make the world a better place every day. of Diplomacy- a position that will be responsible for the portfolio of capacity building for humanitarian diplomacy and humanitarian advocacy (HDHA) within the framework of the TCHU, as well as contribute to the overall strategic implementation and strengthening of the Division. General and direct supervision and direction of the Capacity Development Specialist will be overseen by the Head of Strategic Partnerships and International Relations.

As a Capacity Development Specialist, you will be responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of capacity development activities within the TCC. Your role will include conducting trainings and workshops, developing information and educational materials, and liaising with various stakeholders (within and outside the CH Movement) to build organizational capacity in relation to GDHA.

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Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive contribution to the work of the Humanitarian Diplomacy Sector.
• Organization and holding of trainings, seminars and events for the employees and/or volunteers of the UTCH on the issues of UGHA, as well as the development of relevant methods and technical tools.
• Compilation and development of training and informational materials on UGHA for distribution among the relevant departments and units of the UGHA, as well as partners.< /li>
• Communication and coordination with relevant technical staff of UCCH, partners and stakeholders on the development of capacity-building tools related to GDHA.
• Contribute to the development of long-term strategies and capacity-building initiatives that support growth and development of the Sector and UTCH in the field of the GDHA.
• Preparation and submission of reporting documentation.
• Participation in the development, improvement and promotion of key advocacy materials and documents among interested parties.
• Supporting the development and implementation of programs and initiatives based on the operational plan of the department.
• Communicating with structural subdivisions of the NTCH, formulating requests and filling out technical documentation.

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• Oral and written translations (of documents, events,meetings).
• Performance of additional episodic duties within the Sector and/or Department on the instructions of the manager.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in the field of humanitarian work, public relations, international law or similar fields.
• Master's degree in in the field of humanitarian activities, public relations, international law or similar fields (advantage).
• Work experience for at least one year in humanitarian organizations, diplomatic institutions, government bodies or other institutions related to decision-making, advocacy and diplomacy.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to work under pressure< /strong> and under tight deadlines (advantage).
• Good coordination and interpersonal skills (advantage).
• Ability to create compelling narratives and messages in support of advocacy activities.
• Knowledge of the rules of diplomatic correspondence (advantage).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office ( Outlook, Excel, Word) ul>

  The Red Cross Society of Ukraine offers:

  • Interesting, diverse and multitasking work; 
  • Employment according to Labor Code; 
  • Timely payment of wages; 
  • A friendly and cohesive team of like-minded people; 
  • Participation in trainings and seminars in Ukraine and abroad. 
  • Unique experience of working in the largest public organization of Ukraine

  We aim to create a safe and inclusive environment in TCHHU, which will provide all employees, volunteers regardless of age, gender 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 practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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, str. Business

  Trial period - 3 months. 

  Please send your resume indicating the desired salary level with the designation of the position to the following address: [email protected]. 

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