Country Representative Ukraine

position description

Since the escalation of the armed conflict in Ukraine in February 2022, the Austrian Red Cross (AutRC) and the Finnish Red Cross (FinRC) have been providing continuous support to the affected population. This collaboration was further institutionalized through the launch of a joint programme and the establishment of a joint delegation, with the objective of enhancing coordination and operational efficiency in support of Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) essential humanitarian mandate.

Tasks

• Management of Joint Delegation’s programme portfolio and personnel, including staff security
• Manage partnership with the URCS management and support their organisational development in line with the URCS’s strategy
• Identification, planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of programmes/projects according to URCS’s strategy, established standards and donor requirements
• Ensure transparency and efficiency of programmes supported via the Joint Delegation
• Provide support to URCS in line with operational plans and project agreements
• Ensure timely availability and submission of critical information, data and reports to the Delegation partners
• Facilitate agreed regular internal communication and reporting channels for the Joint Delegation
• Monitoring and analysis of developments in-country with timely information sharing
  Risk anticipation, identification, mitigation, and escalation when necessary
• Financial supervision ensuring accuracy, transparency, and corrective actions
• Support to local branch and volunteer development to foster stronger, sustainable local capacities
• Represent the Joint Delegation towards Movement partners via active networking and collaboration to align efforts, harmonize processes and explore synergies
• Contribute to influencing policy decisions and to promote humanitarian diplomacy of common interest within the Movement
• Representation of the Joint Delegation towards external stakeholders in-country
  Contribution to media and communications work as required

Profile

• EU work permit preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of operational management experience in international humanitarian and/or development programming (NGO, IO, or charity); experience within the Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement is a strong asset
• University degree or diploma in international development, business management, or another relevant field.
• Proven experience in humanitarian assistance and strong coordination, communication, organizational, and planning skills
• Knowledge and experience of the concerned geographical region
  Experience of leading teams and supporting employee wellbeing and development
• Solid understanding of donor reporting, accountability standards, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure and in complex security environments.
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
• Excellent English skills (spoken and written); knowledge, Ukrainian and/or Russian would be an asset.
• High motivation for humanitarian and development work with strong sensitivity to cultural diversity and inclusion.

We offer

• job location: Kyiv/Ukraine
• Start of employment: November 2025
• Duration: 1 year
• Working time: full-time/All-In
• Posting deadline: October 12th, 2025
• Compensation: min € 5.215,50 (gross/month) depending on qualification and experience

Please note: Depending on your nationality, you may be employed through the Finnish Red Cross, which may result in different salary arrangements.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive working environment and welcome applications from people of any gender, age, cultural or social background, sexual identities, and from people with disabilities.

Application instructions

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