The ICRC office in Poland is opening a full-time position for a Movement Cooperation Officer,based in Warsaw.
The International Committee of the Red Cross is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC also endeavors to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles.
The ICRC office in Poland contributes to the ICRC regional response to the international armed conflict in Ukraine, supporting the work of the Polish Red Cross, helping reunite families separated by the conflict, and strengthening respect for humanitarian principles.
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Purpose of the position
This role contributes to developing and implementing the ICRC’s objectives for cooperation with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (the Movement) in line with the ICRC’s Movement policies and in consultation with the Polish Red Cross. S/he contributes to building positive relationships between the ICRC and other Red Cross components, particularly the Polish Red Cross (PRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
Main Responsibilities
- Contributes to programme implementation by working closely with ICRC colleagues and Polish Red Cross counterparts, and by developing joint procedures and partnership agreements.
- Supports the Polish Red Cross to set a strategy and objectives for capacity-building and clearly communicates them to ICRC colleagues.
- Works closely with Polish Red Cross technical staff to identify capacity-building needs.
- Visits the Polish Red Cross branches to prepare and attend joint assessments and/or contribute to Polish Red Cross capacity-building.
- Responsible to obtain operational and financial reports from the Polish Red Cross on a regular basis and to ensure that the reports are compliant with the established formats and procedures.
- Participates in Due Diligence Assessments and supports Polish Red Cross to follow up on the implementation of recommendations following assessments.
- Supports the Movement Cooperation Coordinator on topics related to coordination within the Movement.
Qualification and experience required:
- University degree (BA and/or MA) in Humanitarian Studies or equivalent experience for instance in programme or business management.
- Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in similar role, within a Humanitarian Organization or Non-Profit Organization.
- Fluent in English and Polish languages
- Full computer proficiency.
- Experience in project management.
- Experience in administration or finance will be an asset.
What we Offer:
- Rewarding and diverse work in a humanitarian, multicultural and international environment
- Range of onboarding trainings
- A reasonable compensation & benefits package including a 13th salary.
- Flexi-time
Additional information
- Location: Warsaw – Plac Trzech Krzyży
- Type of contract: Temporary contract for 1 year with temporary workforce agency, maternity leave cover.
- Activity rate: 100%
- Estimated start date: ASAP
How to apply
Application deadline: The 10th of September 2023
This position is a local position, opened to applicants holding a valid Polish residency and work permit.
If interested, please send your CV and Cover Letter in English to WSU_HR_Recruitment_Mailbox@icrc.org
Please indicate “Movement Cooperation Officer” in your email subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment.