The National Committee of the Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) announces a competition for the position ofProposal Writing Coordinator
The Ukrainian Red Cross Society is the largest humanitarian organization in Ukraine, which is one of the first to respond to all emergencies in the country and provide assistance to those who need it most.
Do you feel like you can make the world a better place? Join the Ukrainian Red Cross Society:
- The opportunity to do good: Help those who need it and feel inspired by contributing to a better world.
- New knowledge and skills: Take interesting trainings, become a volunteer or employee, and gain valuable experience for your life.
- Friends and like-minded people: Join a team of caring people who are always ready to help.
- Pride in your actions: Join and feel proud to be a hero!

The Ukrainian Red Cross is thousands of people across Ukraine who make the world a better place every day.
The Proposal Writing Coordinator will be the primary coordinator for proposal development. This role ensures appropriate consultation with the URCS management and quality assurance team during preparation and submission. The coordinator will work closely with the Resource Mobilization team (RMU), technical teams (Sectoral leads, QCA (PMER, PGI & CEA), Program Operations, Strategic Partnership), and staff in Supply Chain, HR, Security, Finance, Project Management, and Awards.
Essential Tasks:
- Proposal Development:
- o Serve as the main point of contact for proposal coordination with Resource Mobilization, Sectoral Technical Leads, partners' technical advisors, QCA team (PMER, PGI & CEA), Programme Operations (for field team inputs, logistics requirements, costing, etc.), National Committee (NC) teams, Security, Awards Management, Finance & Awards, and HR (for staffing requirements) and flagship programs (Nursing College, Recovery initiatives, etc as relevant).
- o Develop proposals and concept notes that meet URCS’s quality standards, aiming to successfully secure donor funding.
- o Produce proposal development schedules and track timelines, ensuring and facilitating coordination among teams — Resource Mobilization, QCA, Programme Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and Security.
- o Coordinate with relevant staff and provide additional requested information related to proposals and reports from donors and Movement Partners promptly and accurately, making necessary revisions based on feedback.
- o Monitor open grant announcements that align with the URCS mission and activities and liaise with URCS units to identify the expediency and formats for proposal writing.
- o Collaborate with the Finance and Project Management (Awards) teams, QCA and sectoral departments, Operations, Supply Chain, and relevant technical staff to develop proposal budgets.
- o Ensure internal sign-off processes are undertaken in a timely manner.
- o Represent URCS in proposal development meetings and discussions alongside technical experts.
- o Coordinate Value for Money calculations in proposal development as required by donors.
- o Draft key sections of proposals that are standard inputs, such as capability statements, country context, and Programme experience, drawing on the expertise of technical specialists, PMER, CEA/PGI, Operations, Finance, HR, and Security.
- o Ensure that all appropriate donor and Movement Partners' formats for proposals are available to relevant staff and that there is a clear understanding of donor requirements.

Requirements
- Master’s degree in international development or adjacent field.
- 4 years' experience in proposal writing skills
- Track record in projects I Humanitarian Response, Civil Society Strengthening or relevant development field
- Capacity to work with a multi-sector team and coordinate technical input into proposal.
- Ability to work rapidly with staff in the HQ directly and with field staff remotely in writing the proposal and where necessary revising the proposal (s).
- Familiarity with key donors such as EU/ECHO, USAID/BHA, FCDO, DFAT, GAC, and other international agencies requirements and capacity to work in a multi-donor environment
- Good program design skills, including capacity to prepare logical, coherent and consistent proposal with related budget and log frames.
- Fluent in English (both reading and writing).

Shortlisted candidates selected by the URCS Selection Committee may be required to provide samples of their previous grant writing work and one reference from a reputable source.
The Ukrainian Red Cross Society offers:
- Interesting, diverse and multitasking work;
- Employment in accordance with the Labor Code;
- Timely payment of salary;
- A friendly and close-knit team of like-minded people;
- Participation in trainings and seminars in Ukraine and abroad.
- Unique experience in the largest public organization in Ukraine

We aim to create a safe and inclusive environment at URCS that will provide all employees and volunteers, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, equal access to opportunities, protection of their dignity, and equal rights.
We are an employer with equal opportunities for all employees, including people with disabilities.
We do not discriminate in our recruitment and employment practices based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, or age.
Sexual exploitation and abuse are prohibited in all forms. The organization implements a policy to prevent sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, and abuse, including in the workplace.
Location: Kyiv
If you are interested in this position,please send your CV and Cover letter in English only to [см. контактную информацию ниже]
Dueto many requests, we contact candidates who fully meet the vacancy’s requirements.

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