Projects & Support Services Specialist for the French Red Cross Mission in Red Cross Ukraine

The National Committee of the Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) announces a competition for the position of Projects & Support Services Specialist for the French Red Cross Mission 

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

Assist the French Red Cross Project Manager & Support Managers in the administrative, logistical and operational activities of Phase II of the Kharkiv Integrated Project (KIP) & other projects in Kharkiv Oblast, in close cooperation with the Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS)

Essential Tasks: 

 Task 1: Supporting Projects Development & Monitoring on the Kharkiv Oblast Level

Activities:

• Assist in planning and monitoring projects related to disaster response, health services, community support programs & Education in Emergencies projects in Kharkiv Oblast.
• Coordinate communication between project teams, local branches, and external stakeholders.
• Support the preparation of project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Participate in the Delegation internal meetings and take notes.
• Assist the delegation in archiving and maintaining proper records of documents (scanning, copying, etc.).

Task 2: Assist FRC Delegation delegates in oral and written translation

Activities:

• Accompany delegates during meetings and/or events and ensure proper interpretation as required.
• Translate letters and documents as requested by delegates to/from Ukrainian, Russian (as required), and English. Accompany delegates during field trips/missions and provide interpretation/translation to/from Ukrainian, Russian (as required), and English.

Task 3: Assist in FRC Ukraine Delegation’s admin, logistics, and PCFA processes, especially in the absence of relevant delegates/colleagues on the Kharkiv Oblast Level

Activities:

• Liaise with URCS relevant admin, finance, logistics, and project colleagues to follow up on points indicated by delegates.
• Make and maintainlinks with Movement RCRC partners (PNSs, IFRC, ICRC) and others. Make relevant notes and inform delegation colleagues accordingly.
• Make notes to share back with the delegation in case of attending meetings/events on behalf of delegation colleagues.

Additional Tasks:

• General activity: Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.

Requirements 

Education:

• University Bachelor degree
• High school degree

Experience:

• Essential knowledge of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement
• Working experience with URCS

Knowledge and Skills:

• Very good oral and written communication skills
• Proactive in proposing actions/decisions
• At ease and flexible in institutional relations
• Very good teamwork skills
• Experience in the humanitarian sector and/or in public institutions
• Problem-solving skills
• Sense of responsibility, initiative
• Good knowledge of working in Windows, Mac, MS Offices, Google Suite, and other social and online platforms
• Resident of Kharkiv Oblast
• Knowledge of Kharkiv Oblast and context

Languages:

• Excellent level of English and Ukrainian required (spoken and written)
• Regional (Russian) language knowledge is an asset
• French knowledge is an advantage

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: Kharkiv  

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

Due to many requests, we contact candidates who fully meet the vacancy's requirements. The National Committee of the Red Cross Society of Ukraine (RCSHU) announces a vacancy for the position of Project and Support Services Specialist for the French Red Cross Mission. >

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 like 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 made
• New knowledge and skills: Take interesting trainings, become a volunteer or an employee and gain 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 to be a hero! 

TCHU is thousands of people all over Ukraine who make the world a better place every day. : 

Task 1: Help in the development and monitoring of projects at the level of the Kharkiv region

Activities:

• Assistance in planning and monitoring of projects related to response to emergency situations, health care, community support programs and "Education in emergency situations" projects in the Kharkiv region.
• Coordinate communication between project teams, local branches and external stakeholders.
• Assist with the preparation of project schedules, budgets and resource allocation.
• Participate in internal Delegation meetings and make notes.
• Assist the delegation in archiving and keeping proper records of documents (scanning, copying, etc.).

Task 2: Assist FCH delegates in oral and written translation

Activities:

• Accompany delegates during meetings and/or events and provide adequate translation as needed.
• Translate letters and documents at the request of delegates from/to Ukrainian, Russian (as needed) and English. Accompany delegates during trips/missions and provide interpretation/interpretation from/to Ukrainian, Russian (as needed) and English.

Task 3: Assist in administration, logistics and agreements on cooperation and project financing, FCH processes in Ukraine, especially in the absence of relevant delegates/colleagues at the level of the Kharkiv region

Activities:

• To liaise with relevant colleagues in administration, finance, logistics and projects of the TCHU to follow up on points mentioned by delegates.
• Establish and maintain links with partners of the Red Cross Movementesta and the Red Crescent (Partner National Society, MFCH, ICCH) and others. Take appropriate notes and inform delegation colleagues.
• Take notes to share with the delegation when attending meetings/events on behalf of delegation colleagues.

Additional Duties:

• Perform any other job-related duties that may be assigned by immediate supervisor.