Logistics Assistant

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 192-member National Societies. The overall aim of the IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.”  The IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises. 

The IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of the IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. 

The IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services.

The IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas.  The IFRC also has country cluster delegation and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.

In February 2022, a new phase in the armed conflict in Ukraine started. The intensification and spread of hostilities have affected all of Ukraine, causing massive humanitarian needs across all sectors and destroying essential civilian infrastructure. Millions of people are displaced in Ukraine, more than 7 million people have fled to other countries.

IFRC and DRC have launched a major Emergency Appeal for Ukraine and Impacted Countries that is coordinated on European regional level – with numerous country level operations ongoing. ICRC, IFRC, DRC and numerous Partner National Societies are integrating their capacities to provide coordinated crisis response in Ukraine and impacted countries. The operational structure will be fully integrated into existing structures at Country / Country Cluster and Regional Office level to ensure full synergies with the overall regional work.

This position is based in the current location of the DRC Ukraine country delegation in Kyiv.  

Together with the DRC Supply Chain Development Delegate, the Logistics Assistant will work closely with the URCS Logistics and Relief Departments.

1. Support the Supply Chain Development Delegate with translation in meetings;
2. Translate of Logistics documents from English to Ukrainian and vice versa;
3. Together with the Supply Chain Development Delegate Ensure that administrative actions are in line with the general strategy of the DRC in order to deliver the expected results;
4. Assist in the monitoring of all the URCS Logistics management aspects;
5. Assist in coordination and preparation of schedule meetings and produce regular minutes;
6. Actively work towards the achievement of the DRC’s goals;
7. Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles;
8. Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.

  Required:

• Higher educational degree.

Preferred:

• Successfully completed the Stay Safe e-learning courses (basic and Managers);
• Basic Delegates Training Course or equivalent knowledge.

  Required:

• Field experience in humanitarian security work.

Preferred:

• 3 years experience in a similar role preferably with an INGO/NGO/UN/Military;
• Experience working with the military, security agencies and law enforcement agencies;
• At least 2 years’ experience working with a RC/RC Movement or another organisation with similar field of operations.

Required:

• Sharing the RC/RC principles and values;
• Good communication skills;
• Strong analytical skills in political, socioeconomics and security areas;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
• Good stress management skills;
• Self supporting in computers [Windows, Microsoft Office, database, e-mail (Outlook) etc.];
• Valid driving license (Light vehicles);
• Fluently spoken and written English and Ukrainian.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Russian.

• Communication;
• Collaboration and Teamwork;
• Judgement and decision making;
• NS and Customer Relations;
• Creativity and Innovation;
• Building trust.