Organizational Context The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the worldโs largest humanitarian โorganization, with a network of 191-member National Societies (NSs). The overall aim of IFRC is โto inspire, encourage, โfacilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by NSs with a view to preventing and alleviating โhuman suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the โworld.โ IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, โhealth emergencies and other crises. โ IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National โSocieties and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of IFRC is guided by the following โfundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. โ IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized โinto three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, โHumanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services.โ IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. IFRC also โhas country cluster delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and โthe field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.โ IFRC has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Red Cross and Red โCrescent Movement, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and other forms of harassment, abuse โof authority, discrimination, and lack of integrity (including but not limited to financial misconduct). IFRC also adheres โto strict child safeguarding principles.
Job Purpose
The Project Management Officer will be integrated in the Italian Red Cross (ItRC) Delegation in Kyiv and will report to the Italian Red Cross Head of Mission. She/he will oversee the implementation of ItRC funded projects, focusing on the coordination of a health-based capacity building project. She/he is expected to coordinate with ItRC colleagues and work closely with URCS counterparts to ensure that projects are consistent with the project plan, adhere to the ItRC and donorsโ policies and procedures, respect set timelines and meet project indicators, objectives, and reporting requirements. From time to time the Project Management Officer may be required to conduct field visits to measure the impact of interventions and provide necessary support to the teams.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities of the role sought:
Under the supervision of the Delegate in Ukraine, contribute to the management and monitoring of the program \"Supporting the Ukrainian Population for Prosthetic Care, Treatment and Rehabilitation in the Context of the War Emergency Ukraine\" funded by AICS (Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development) in Ukraine.
Ensure coordination between project partners in Italy and Ukraine, facilitating a constant flow of communication and logistical support for travel to the target countries of the project intervention (Italy and Ukraine). Ensure the effective coordination of project activities, including administrative and accounting management and expense reporting, ensuring compliance with European procedures (PRAG), and in close coordination with project partners and the Ukrainian National Society. Contribute to the preparation of periodic and final project reports, as well as any other informative documents requested by the Italian Red Cross in relation to the progress of supported activities. Support the Country Delegate in analysing the Ukrainian context with a focus on priority humanitarian aspects. Assist in the identification and formulation of new project proposals and cooperation initiatives, particularly by looking at various funding opportunities and donors, in close coordination with relevant National Societies active in Ukraine, in collaboration with other National Partner Societies, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross, and other operational units at CRI HQ at CRI headquarters level. Following the strategic directions of the Senior Management Team, support in strengthening partnership and coordination with all Movement partners at the national level. Support the monitoring and reporting of existing programs and activities supported by the Italian Red Cross in the region, according to CRI guidelines and practices followed by National Societies, and Movement partners and/or donors. Under the supervision of the Head of Mission, participate in networks and clusters together with national Red Cross or Red Crescent societies and other stakeholders to ensure synergies, common strategies and avoid duplication and overlapping of initiatives. Under the supervision of the Head of Mission, prepare communication materials (articles and/or audiovisual materials). Any other tasks required by CRI managers at the country and HQ levels.Job Duties and Responsibilities (continued)
Duties applicable to all staff
โ1.โ Actively work towards the achievement of Italian Red Crossโ goals โ
โ2.โ Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
โ3.โ Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager
Education
Required
Preferred
Professional training and certification in project (or grant) managementOther relevant professional training courses (Red Cross/Red Crescent related, โhumanitarian and development sector, etc.)โ
Experience
Required
Minimum of 5 yearsโ experience in project management Experience in project cycle management including proposal development, budgeting and โreporting, monitoring and evaluationExperience in drafting of narrative and financial reports
Preferred
Experience in international grant management (ideally with AICS) in the humanitarian or โdevelopment sector โ
Volunteering or professional experience within the Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement
Relevant work experience with an international organisation, international non-โgovernmental organization, NGO and/or government development agency
Knowledge, Skills and Languages
Required
Knowledge of grant management in the humanitarian / development sector (ideally with โAICS)โPreferred
Ability to lead and manage partners and stakeholders in a diverse cultural context
Highly organised/time management skills
Sound knowledge in financial management and in project design, budget, monitoring, โevaluation, and reporting
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
Self-supporting in computers (Email, Internet, spread sheets, word-processing, etc.)โ
Effective writing skills including drafting of narrative and financial reports
Ability to handle multiple tasks, manage stress and ability to travel within the territory โof Ukraine (security cleared).โ