Program Officer in Red Cross Ukraine

The National Committee of the Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) announces a competition for the position of Program Officer for the Swiss Red cross Mission in Ivano-Frankivsk.

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. 

The program Officer- based in Ivano Frankivsk, Ivano Frankivsk Oblast, Ukraine - will act as support to the URCS branch in Ivano Frankivsk and Ternopil and SRC Field Delegate  Under the direction of the Field Delegate/Team Leader, support the SRC team and URCS counterparts in the implementation of the URCS operational plan in the frame of SRC/URCS joint programming in  Ivano Frankivsk and Terno, aligned with URCS National Committee, and any other intervention within the key strategic areas SRC supports.

Essential Tasks: 

• 1.      Contribute to the implementation, monitoring and scaling-up of programs with a focus on Home Based Care, Aging Clubs, Rehabilitation, Shelter, Livelihoods and Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA).
• Contribute to the evolution of program strategies and development.
• Plan, implement and monitor the SRC/URCS projects in line with Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross as well as URCS national policies and frameworks.
• Lead the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of ongoing and planned activities, including financial aspects.
• Ensure internal and external reporting requirements are carried out appropriately, guaranteeing legal compliance, accountability, and transparency.

Main tasks:

1. As a program officer, advise and provide programmatic support as required for the Swiss Red Cross projects/activities in Kirovohrad and Kherson region.
   1. Manage the programs, ensuring programmatic oversight of SRC supported activities with URCS utilizing log frames, budgets, Gantt charts, and monthly reports.
   2. Facilitate meetings, workshops, and kick-off meetings within SRC, URCS and stakeholders.
   3. Maintain organized electronic and physical files. Update contacts and relevant information in the SRC filing systems.
   4. Ensure program documents of the SRC projects/activities from/to Ukrainian/English are properly translated.
2. Support the SRC team and URCS program staff in planning and implementation of the Swiss Red Cross activities.
   1. Support the SRC program cooperation and capacity building efforts vis-a-vis the URCS branch in Kirovohrad and Kherson region.
   2. Support program implementation, including monitoring activities for the SRC projects/activities.
   3. Follow and guide SRC/URCS staff on the progress of the Logical Framework Approach (LFA), work plans and budget, ensuring programs are on the correct progression.
   4. Prepare and edit documents, general reports, monthly data reports, presentations, and correspondence.
   5. Participate in the SRC strategic and project/activity planning processes.
3. Support SRC in strengthening systems and capacity building URCS programming.
   1. Provide technical support and capacity building to URCS project teams in areas such as project management, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, financial management.
   2. Build the capacity of URCS teams in utilizing key project management tools such as logical framework analyses (LFAs), budgets, and work plans to enhance program planning, implementation, and monitoring.
   3. Support URCS with their monitoring and evaluation frameworks, including post-distribution monitoring (PDM), to track program outcomes and impact.

General Responsibilities:

1. Actively work towards the achievement of the URCS/SRC's goals.
2. Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross principles.
3. Be responsible for the professional and timely execution of tasks according to this ToR and other assignments given by the Ukrainian Crisis Response Bilateral Operation Project.
4. Regularly update professional knowledge and skills.
5.  Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager

Requirements 

• University Degree in one of the relevant fields: public relations administration, law, international relations.
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience in project administration, management and/or project implementation. 
• Experience formulating and monitoring budgets and providing appropriate financial analysis with respect to the financial activities
• Experience in working with NGOs or international organizations is welcomed
• Computer literacy (1C vs.8) and working knowledge of spreadsheet applications, and general understanding of the data processing and accounting software
• Facilitation of organisational development processes
• Time management skills and ability to perform under deadlines
• Organizational skills, ability to prioritize a complex workload and to work autonomously as needed 
• Problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and good understanding of working in a partnership framework. 
• B2 level of English, both written and verbal, fluent Ukrainian  

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: Ivano Frankivsk 

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and Cover letter to vacancy@redcross.org.ua  

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

Національний комітет Товариства Червоного Хреста України (ТХЧУ) оголошує конкурс на посаду  Фахівець\чиня програмної діяльності для Швейцарського Червоного Хреста в Івано-Франківську.

Товариство Червоного Хреста України - найбільша гуманітарна організація України, яка одна з найперших реагує на всі надзвичайні ситуації в країні і надає допомогу тим, хто найбільше її потребує. 

Відчуваєте, що можете зробити світ кращим? Приєднуйтесь до Товариства Червоного Хреста України:  

• Можливість творити добро: Допоможіть тим, хто цього потребує, і відчуйте натхнення  від зробленого внеску   
• Нові знання та навички: Пройдіть цікаві тренінги, станьте волонтером або співробітником і отримайте досвід, який стане у пригоді в житті. 
• Друзі та однодумці: Приєднуйтесь до команди небайдужих людей, які завжди готові прийти на допомогу. 
• Гордість за свої дії: Долучайтесь та відчуйтесь гордість за те, що ви – герой! 

ТЧХУ – це тисячі людей по всій Україні, які щодня роблять світ кращим.  

Фахівець програмної діяльності, який базується в Івано Франківську, Івано-Франківська область, Україна, працюватиме як допоміжний відділ ТЧХУ в Івано-Франківську та Тернополі та польовий делегат ШвейцЧХ. Під керівництвом польового делегата/керівника групи, підтримуйте команду ШвейцЧХ і партнерів ТЧХУ у впровадженні операційного плану ТЧХУ в рамкахjoint programming of SwissCHC/TCHU d Ivano-Frankivsk and Ternopil, agreed with the National Committee of TCHU, as well as any other intervention in key strategic areas supported by SwissCHC.

Tasks:

1. Facilitate the implementation, monitoring and expansion of programs focusing on home care, seniors clubs, rehabilitation, shelter, livelihood and cash and voucher assistance (CVA).

2. Contribute to the evolution of program strategies and development.

3. To plan, implement and monitor SwissCH/CHCH projects in accordance with the Red Cross Foundational Principles as well as national CHCH policies and frameworks.

4. Manage monitoring, evaluation and reporting of current and planned activities, including financial aspects.

5. Monitor that internal and external reporting requirements are properly met, ensuring compliance with legislation, accountability and transparency.

Main tasks:

1.1 As Program Officer, advise and provide programmatic support as needed for Swiss Red Cross projects/activities in Kirovohrad and Kherson Regions.

• Manage programs by providing programmatic oversight of activities supported by the Swiss Red Cross with the help of the Red Cross using log frameworks, budgets, Gantt charts and monthly reports.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops and kick-off meetings at SwissCHC, TCHU and stakeholders.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files. Update contacts and relevant information in the SwissCHC registry systems.
• Ensure proper translation of program documents of SwissCHC projects/activities from/to Ukrainian/English.

1.2 Support the SwissCHC team and program HRC staff in planning and implementation of Swiss Red Cross activities.

• 1.2.1 Support program cooperation of Swiss HRC and capacity building efforts in relation to HRC branch in Kirovohrad and Kherson region.
• 1.2.2 Support program implementation, including performance monitoring for SwissCH projects/activities.
• 1.2.3 Track and guide SwissCH/TCH staff on the progress of the Logical Framework Approach (LFA), work plans and budget, ensuring proper progress of programs.
• 1.2.4 Prepare and edit documents, general reports, monthly data reports, presentations and correspondence.
• 1.2.5 Participate in the strategic planning processes of SwissCHC and projects/ activities.

1.3 Support SwissCHC in system strengthening and capacity building of TCH programming.

• 1.3.1 Provide technical support and capacity building to TCH project teams in the following areas , such as project management, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, financial management.
• 1.3.2 Develop the capacity of TCM teams to use key project management tools such as logical framework analysis (LFA), budgets and improvement work plans planning, implementation and monitoring of programmes.
• 1.3.3 Support TCMs through their monitoring and evaluation systems, including post-distribution monitoring (PDM), to track program results and impact.

General Responsibilities:

1. Actively work to achieve the goals of the TCHU/Switzerland.

2. To observe and work in accordance with the principles of the Red Cross.

3. To be responsible for the professional and timely performance of tasks in accordance with these Terms of Reference and other assignments provided by the Ukrainian project of a bilateral crisis response operation.

4. Regularly update professional knowledge and skills.

5. Perform any other job-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager

Requirements

• Higher education in in one of the relevant fields: public relations administration, law, international relations.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in the administration, management and/or implementation of projects.
• Experience in the formation and monitoring of budgets, as well as conducting appropriate financial analysis of financial activities
• Experience of working with public or international organizations is welcome
• Computer literacy (1C vs.8) and practical knowledge of work programs with spreadsheets and general understanding of data processing and accounting software
• Time management skills and ability to work to deadlines
• Organizational skills, ability to prioritize a complex workload and work independently as needed
• Problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and good understanding of working in a partnership framework.
• B2 English, written and spoken , fluency in Ukrainian

The Red Cross Society of Ukraine offers:

• Interesting, varied 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. Ivano-Frankivsk

Trial period - 3 months. 

Pleasesend a resume indicating the desired salary level with the designation of the position to the following address: vacancy@redcross.org.ua. 

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