The German Red Cross (GRC) and the Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) are part of a worldwide community assisting victims of conflicts and disasters and people affected by social or health related crises. The Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement provides vulnerable people with assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the Movement: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality.
The outbreak of the armed conflict in Ukraine on 24 February 2022 has caused civilian casualties and destruction of civilian infrastructure, forcing people to flee their homes seeking safety, protection and assistance. Following the escalation, GRC scaled up significantly, both supporting URCS’ humanitarian activities, as well as strengthening URCS’ long-term programming on social services, health and civil protection / disaster management.
In light of the ongoing challenges in Ukraine, including the armed conflict, displacement, and humanitarian needs but also recovery, EU integration, reform and modernization discussions with national and international actors, URCS aims to strengthen its policy & advocacy and humanitarian diplomacy efforts. To address the growing need to position and leverage URCS’s role and mandate in a sustainable way and establish adequate structures strategy and mechanism to leverage advocacy and policy work , the URCS (with support of German Red Cross and British Red Cross) is seeking an experienced Advocacy & Policy Development Delegate (m/f/d) to support URCS with the implementation and further development of its Strategic Partnership and International Relations department structure and plans with a focus on advocacy, humanitarian diplomacy and policy development.
Starting date: As soon as possible
Duration: 12 months
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
You will be part of a highly motivated professional and multicultural team. We offer you a compensation package according to the collective employment agreement of the GRC, an expatriation allowance during your mission as well as accommodation. You will benefit from a comprehensive training package and receive briefings and coaching prior as well as during and after your mission. Medical check-ups and Psychosocial Support Service and Rest and Relaxation are included in your assignment.
Kindly apply by submitting your application by using the GRC online application system until 31 of October 2024.
Please note that due to the travel and visa regulations and the guidelines of our partners in the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement certain vaccinations are required for this delegate position. Candidates on the short-list for this position will be asked to disclose their vaccination status.
We point out that the selection and nomination processes for this international delegate position may demand that information concerning your person be shared with involved Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement partners (IFRC, ICRC, National Society). This may include transmission into countries that do not apply data protection standards comparable to those of the European Union.