Head of Office (m/f/d), Ukraine
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Role Summary
Join the German Red Cross as Head of Office in Ukraine, overseeing humanitarian programs and partnerships in a challenging environment.
About the Organisation
We provide needs-based, flexible, innovative and sustainable support to Sister National Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), and the wider humanitarian community. We enable early and immediate life-saving assistance and implement anticipatory action and risk-reducing activities, particularly in the face of climate change and armed conflicts and their humanitarian consequences. As a partner, facilitator and convener of cooperation, we strive to fulfil commitments to localization, community participation, protection and inclusion, gender and diversity, accountability, and learning. Through these efforts, we aim to build resilient communities and ensure effective and inclusive humanitarian responses in an increasingly complex global landscape.
The GRC is currently seeking an experienced Head of Office (m/f/d) responsible for leading the GRC Country Office in Ukraine and managing our bilateral partnership with the Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS).
GRC has been a partner to Ukraine Red Cross Society (URCS) since almost 30 years. After the escalation of the conflict, GRC scaled up significantly, both supporting URCS’ humanitarian activities, as well as strengthening URCS’ long-term programming on social services, health and civil protection and disaster management.
The Head of Office will be based in Kyiv. He/she directly supervises a team of 12 international GRC delegates and national staff supporting URCS at its headquarters in Kyiv and in four regional URCS branches. The Head of Office reports to the GRC Head of Unit for Europe and Middle East/North Africa at GRC HQ in Berlin.
- Starting date:* asap
- Duration:* 24 months (with possible extension)
- Location:* Kyiv, Ukraine
Working Conditions
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. In addition to a full insurance package GRC is covering a home flight within a 12-months period of assignment. 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, an individual Psychosocial Support Service and regular Rest and Relaxation (R&R) leave are included in your assignment.
Eligibility Criteria
Open to experienced candidates eligible to work in Ukraine with no explicit details on visa sponsorship.
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