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 and Red Crescent Movement (RCRC 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.

Advocacy & Policy Development Delegate (m/f/d), Ukraine

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 governmental relations, 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, strategies and mechanisms to leverage advocacy and policy work, the URCS (with support of the German Red Cross and the British Red Cross) established an embedded delegate position in 2024. To continue this work, we are 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: The role is based in Kyiv, Ukraine

Main duties & responsibilities:

  • Embedded within the Ukraine Red Cross Society (URCS) National Committee office, support the URCS Head of Strategic Partnership and International Relations in the design and implementation of URCS advocacy, policy and humanitarian diplomacy strategies, structures and plans, with a strong focus on EU engagement and counterparts.
  • Support in identifying and maintaining internal and external stakeholder engagement and networks together with the URCS Strategic Partnership and International Relations department, other URCS departments/functions and in coordination with other RCRC Movement actors as well as relevant external actors.
  • Coaching/Mentoring on structure, roles and capacity building measures incl. day-to-day tasks and work packages, support to providing training programs for the URCS Strategic Partnership and International Relations department staff (e.g., team processes and -building, specific topics such as advocacy techniques, policy analysis, and strategic communication).
  • Support in developing URCS workshops and resources to enhance the URCS skills in negotiation, public speaking, and policy development.
  • Support in writing key policy messages and producing key policy material for internal and external audiences.
  • Support in organising and participating in conferences, events and meetings inside and outside of Ukraine according to URCS’s priorities and requests.
  • Further strengthen the relationship with relevant international government counterparts on Ukraine – specifically on advocacy and policy issues with regards to URCS priorities in close coordination with URCS.

Required Competencies & Skills:

  • University degree in a relevant field
  • Professional experience in the humanitarian and/or development sector including operational/programmatic experience in the humanitarian field
  • Previous experience in collaborating with EU counterparts, such as DG ECHO, DG ENEST, EEAS is a strong asset
  • Strong analytical and strategy skills, able to foster and maintain partnerships and networks, experience in coordination roles is a strong asset
  • Experience of government diplomacy, advocacy and policy work and engagement, experience of advocacy and policy work
  • Minimum of five years working experience with the (RCRC Movement) and profound knowledge of the Movement
  • Ability and agreement to work as embedded delegate, experience in being an embedded delegate/staff member in a partner organisation is a strong asset
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven track record of teambuilding and coaching experience, experience in facilitating organisational development processes is a strong asset
  • Excellent skills in MS office application (Word, Excel, Power Point)
  • Ability and agreement to adhere to the Red Cross Red Crescent Fundamental Principles
  • Ability to complete a thorough medical screening process 'working abroad under specific climate and health conditions'
  • International driving licence
  • Work permit in EU and Schengen member countries is a strong asset
  • Oral and written fluency in English is required, German and/or Ukrainian is a strong asset

What we offer you:

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 Recreation (R&R) are included in your assignment.

Kindly apply by submitting your application by using the GRC online application system until 12th of April 2026 end of the day (23:59 CET).

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.

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