Coordinator, Communications and Partnership

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.

The Danish Red Cross Country Office in Ukraine has supported the Ukrainian Red Cross Society in country since 2014 and have significantly scaled up its support following the intensification of hostilities after the 24th of February 2022. DRC in Ukraine focuses its support to URCS within Disaster Management, Humanitarian Relief, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, Health (including NCDs), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, National Society Development (including branch development and volunteer management) and logistics.

The Partnership & Analysis Team within the Danish Red Cross Country Office is responsible for ensuring that DRC’s engagement in Ukraine is informed by sound analyses, evidence, and data. The team works to ensure that our activities are accountable to the communities and people that we serve, that we continuously learn and adapt and that we contribute to strengthening capacities of the Ukrainian Red Cross Society for improved use of data and stronger analyses.

The DRC Communication and Partnership Coordinator will be the communication lead for the country office together with the Junior Partnership & Communication Delegate and the Head of Partnership & Analysis. The Coordinator will be expected to independently scope, design and lead communication and partnership processes in the country office.

The key purpose of the role is to support the partnership & communication work of the Danish Red Cross Country Office to ensure that DRC develop and maintain strong partnerships with donors and key stakeholders and that DRC effectively communicates and showcase the work of the Red Cross in Ukraine and contribute to keeping the humanitarian situation in Ukraine high on the media agenda.

The role will have a specific focus on ensuring that DRC is able to deliver on its project and donor commitments for communication and visibility in close cooperation with the Operations Team and the DRC Project Managers and relevant URCS technical staff.

The coordinator will be responsible for participation in the RCRC Movement Technical Working Groups on communication and develop and maintain a close and productive relationship with the URCS Communications Department.

Contribute to partnership engagement and resource mobilization initiatives (30%)

• Be an integral part of the Partnership and Analysis team including supporting a clear portfolio of partners/donors to engage with and support in development of new and existing partnerships
• Take an active writing role in developing proposals or support writing proposals as agreed with the Head of Partnerships and Analysis
• Support development of a structure for communication and engagement with different categories of donors, including an overall plan for donor communication

Provide effective support to project teams in fulfilling their communication commitments (30%)

• Work with project teams to develop a comprehensive communications plan that outlines all communication commitments, including reporting requirements and stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinate with other teams, such as partnerships, to ensure that project communications are aligned with broader organizational objectives and messaging.
• Provide support and assistance to project teams in creating and producing high-quality communication materials, such as reports, presentations, and other content.

Effectively showcase the activities and impact of the Danish Red Cross in Ukraine (30%)

• Development of a comprehensive communications plan that outlines how the Danish Red Cross will showcase its work in Ukraine.
• Support development of a compelling content, such as videos, photographs, and written stories, that showcase the impact of the Danish Red Cross in Ukraine primarily through engaging with URCS and outsourced expertise
• Sharing the content on relevant platforms, such as social media, the Danish Red Cross website, and other relevant channels, to ensure maximum visibility and impact.

Maintain a positive and stable relationship with URCS Communication Department (10%)

• Collaborate with URCS on common goals and initiatives to strengthen the relationship.
• Communicate regularly with URCS to stay informed about any issues or concerns they may have.
• Keep URCS informed on our plans and achievements.

Required:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social sciences, communication or media degrees, humanitarian or international relations or other relevant degrees

Preferred:

• Competed courses or trainings in Partnership, Resource Mobilization, Proposal Writing
• Strategic Communication or similar

Required:

• 1-4+ years’ experience working in communication and/or partnership roles for
• humanitarian or development organisation
• Experience with strategic donor engagement, resource mobilisation, proposal writing or similar a strong asset

Preferred:

• Experience working with communication
• Experience working in humanitarian organizations, non-governmental organizations or similar with a focus on communications and or partnerships
• Any experience in visual or graphic design, photography, video development, social media management and similar an asset

Required:

• Expertise within strategic partnerships or communication
• Sharing the RC/RC principles and values
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work and thrive in a complex organizational context
• Fluently spoken and written English and Ukrainian

Preferred:

• Concrete communication skills (Canva, Figma, Adobe Suite, Photo/Video Editing) an asset
• Valid driving license (Light vehicles)

• Communication; Collaboration and Teamwork; Analysis and Reporting; Building Trust; Negotiations