Job Opportunity
ICRC Mission in Seoul
Function: Resource Mobilization Officer (KOICA project officer)
Employment type: Fixed term contract. Only Korean National
Start Date: ASAP
Working Place: Seoul, Republic of Korea
ABOUT ICRC
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of persons affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC also endeavors to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening international humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. Established in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. It directs and coordinates the international activities conducted by the Movement in armed conflicts and other situations of violence.
PURPOSE
The ICRC/KOICA Azerbaijan Project Officer oversees and manages the ICRC/KOICA Multilateral Development Cooperation project in Azerbaijan 2023 – 2026 and ensures its successful delivery within the constraints of scope, quality, time and budget. The ICRC/KOICA Project Officer facilitates contacts between KOICA and ICRC in Azerbaijan and the Republic of Korea, and provides regular updates to ICRC and KOICA regarding the implementation of the project.
RELATIONSHIP
The ICRC/KOICA Azerbaijan Project Officer will report directly to the Head of Humanitarian Affairs and Policy, ICRC Seoul, and will maintain functional relationships with ICRC Azerbaijan (Management and ECOSEC Coordinator) as well as ICRC Geneva (Resource Mobilisation Division).
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintains an overview of the ICRC/KOICA project’s progress and expected benefits, and a detailed view of the status of individual deliverables.
• In support of the ICRC Azerbaijan Delegation, organizes, prepares, coordinates, facilitates and reports on all ICRC/KOICA project management activities necessary to achieve the project’s objectives, in accordance with the ICRC’s Project Management Framework.
• Maintains a detailed work plan, documenting and managing interdependencies and risks while ensuring that appropriate risk-mitigation measures are in place and regularly monitored.
• Works with other ICRC divisions/units (Azerbaijan, Republic of Korea, HQ in Geneva) to mobilize relevant support and expertise to deliver the project, ensuring the backing of and coordination with key stakeholders in the field and at headquarters during implementation.
• Develops and implements a strategy to accompany the changes brought on by the project, including through communication and training.
• Liaises with KOICA HQ and relevant departments as required.
• Performs other duties as required.
GENERAL DUTIES
• Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
• Understands and adheres to the ICRC Code of Conduct
• Understands the roles of the components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
• Respects and observes staff regulations and security rules at all times
• Represents the ICRC in a professional manner at all times
• Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers
• Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the ICRC
• May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary
REQUIREMENTS
Certification / Education required
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Project management training. Strong analytical and drafting skills; Computer proficiency
• Proactive team player, with strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to conduct short (weeks) missions
• Excellent professional oral and written both English and Korean
Desired skills
• Experience with KOICA, knowledge of its structure and familiarity with its work on fragility and conflict highly preferred; Prior experience or familiarity with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the humanitarian sector an asset.
• Confirmed capacity to analyse humanitarian and development-related trends and key issues relevant for ICRC; Experience with KOICA programmatic documents an asset.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit CV, cover letter and names & contact details with e-mail addresses of two referees in English to Ms Shuying ZHANG shzhang@icrc.org by 3rd May, 2024.
(Only successful candidates will be contacted for the interview)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
▪ ICRC Website: https://www.icrc.org/ (ENG) | https://kr.icrc.org/ (KOR)
▪ ICRC Facebook: www.facebook.com/icrc (ENG) | www.facebook.com/icrckr (KOR)