A leading specialist in community involvement in Red Cross Ukraine

The National Committee of the Red Cross Society of Ukraine (RCHU) announces a competition for the position of the Leading specialist in community involvement in the city of Vinnytsia.

The purpose of the position:the leading specialist in the involvement of communities in the city of Vinnytsia plays a key role in planning, implementation and evaluation of programs and projects aimed at improving living conditions and well-being in the community. This work requires a deep understanding of the social, economic and cultural aspects of community life, as well as the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders. It is important to have project management skills, to be able to communicate effectively and work with different population groups. Fulfillment of the tasks will require flexibility, creativity and a high level of commitment to the interests of the community.

Main duties:

1. Analysis of community needs:

· Studying community needs, problems and opportunities through data collection and analysis, surveys, interviews and public meetings.

· Conducting community needs assessment by conducting focus group studies, surveys, interviews, etc.

2. Planning and development of programs:

· Submission of proposals for Development of strategies and programs aimed at solving identified problems (for example - social integration, education, health care).

3. Community involvement and partnership:

· Establishing partnerships with local organizations, businesses, government agencies and other stakeholders to support and implement development programs.

· Organization of meetings and events.

4. Project management:

· Project coordination and management, including planning, budgeting, performance monitoring and performance evaluation.

5. Securing financing:

· Searching for opportunities to finance projects through grants, donor programs, sponsorships and other sources.

· Preparing and submitting grant applications, reports and other documentation to secure project financing.

6. Communication and Advocacy:

· Development and implementation of communication strategies to inform the public about development programs and their results.

· Representation of the interests of beneficiaries and their groups, organizations before government and non-profit organizations for policy advocacy, etc.initiatives contributing to community development.

7. Evaluation and monitoring:

· Regular monitoring and evaluation of the impact of programs and projects on the community to determine their effectiveness and make the necessary adjustments.

Additional duties:

· Business trips Ukraine;

· Participation in work meetings, meetings according to requests;

· Participation in strategic measures for the development of the center;

· Introduction of document databases (common storage, Bravo-library and etc.);

· Execution of management assignments

· Participation in national and regional measures for the development and standardization of social services, development of organizations and volunteering;

· Participation in the annual planning of the activity center;

· Participation in the analysis of the center's annual plan once a quarter;

· Monthly planning of tasks and evaluation of the previous month's tasks.

Requirements for the candidate:

· Complete higher education (sociology, social work, pedagogy or other related areas of training).

· Advanced training courses/internship programs in sociology, social work, social services, counseling, facilitation are preferred.

Experience volunteering or work in the humanitarian, social sphere.

· Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, databases, e-mail).

· Developed communication skills, experience in communicating with different categories of people, tact and diplomacy.

Developed organizational and executive skills.

Ability to work independently and in a team.

Proficiency in English at the Intermediate level will be an advantage.

make decisions.

· Ability to cooperate with partners/contractors, local organizations.

· Ability to apply non-standard/innovative solutions in work.

· Ability to build trust.

The Red Cross Society of Ukraine offers:

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· Medical insurance. 

· Friendly and cohesive team of like-minded people.

· Unique experience of working in the largest public organization of Ukraine.

We aim to create a safe and inclusive an 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.

Workplace: Vinnytsia.