Admin/Fin/HR Coordinator - UKRAINE - H/F - Kiev

La Croix-Rouge française

💡 SSE organization
Short-term contract
Localisation Kiev, 690791
Social
From 3 to 10 yrs of exp.
Posted on 03-17-2026

Description of the mission

Ukraine is facing a humanitarian crisis that is worsening every day. Since the escalation of the armed conflict on 24 February 2022, the destruction of vital civilian infrastructure continues to rise, leading to the destruction of homes across the country and cutting off access to critical services for millions of people. People are fleeing their homes to try to find safety elsewhere within the country and are crossing borders into neighboring countries and beyond.
With the humanitarian situation in Ukraine and neighboring countries deteriorating rapidly, the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement have activated all their emergency response mechanisms. Along with ICRC, IFRC, Ukrainian Red Cross and National Societies, the French Red Cross is undertaking a rapid and coordinated response. As the conflict is extending over the time, Movement partners are pursuing their collaboration to answer the needs, all over the country.

Under the supervision of the Head of Delegation, the Administration/Finance/HR Delegate will be in charge especially of (non-exhaustive list):

  1. Set up and ensure all the administration/finance/HR department of the FRC delegation.
  2. Administrative and financial management of the program: in compliance with local legislation, implementation of procedures, management of financial resources (accounting, cash flow, budgets, financial reports, etc.);
  3. Ensure and follow-up the implementation of a consistent HR policy
  4. Ensure the management and the administrative and financial implementation of the projects;
  5. Prepare intervention projects and financial reports;
  6. Ensure administrative, financial and HR management consistency throughout the missions;
  7. Provide capacity building to the Ukrainian RC in finance, administrative and HR related matters.
  8. Represent FRC in all finance, administrative and HR platforms and meetings
  9. Coordination within the RCRC Movement counterpart (IFRC, ICRC, NS, PNS...) and with other humanitarian actors

HIERARCHICAL AND FUNCTIONAL LINKS

Reporting relationship: Reported to the FRC Head of Delegation

Managing and Operational links: Manages the finance senior officer

Collaborates internally with:

  • HQ Finance controller
  • HQ International HR department
  • UA delegation : logistic Coordinator, logistic assistant, Programme coordinator, programme manager, programme specialist.
  • FRC HQ support services (Desk, Finance, Logistics, MEAL, Technical departments, Compliance & Audit, Security Management, etc.)

Collaborates externally with:

  • Financial Director or relevant counterpart of the Ukrainian Red Cross
  • Admin and HR Managers of the Ukrainian Red Cross
  • URCS relevant counterparts including the National Committee and the Regional Office
  • Counterparts and colleagues within the RCRC Movement

Profile

Qualifications and experience

Education : Bachelor degree in Business Administration/Finance

Experiences:

  • Minimum of 3/5 years of demonstrable relevant experience in a similar position.
  • Experienced in the presentation of reports
  • Experience in major donors reporting and contract management
  • Experience in the region and specifically in Ukrainian context is a strong asset

Skills

Mandatory job requirements

  • Previous experience of facilitating staff training and on-the-job coaching.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, budget/cash-flow monitoring and internal accounting controls is essential
  • Ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders, especially national partners, and adapt to a dynamic environment to achieve objectives.

Valued skills

  • Proficiency in Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), networking (G-Suite/Google Workspace)
  • knowledge of SAGA software is an asset.
  • Knowledge of the Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement and FRC

Skills related to the specific environment of the mission:

  • Restraint, patience and diplomacy in institutional liaison and relationship building
  • Ability to work in multicultural team
  • Ability to work in complex environment with tight security regulations
  • Ability to work under pressure including deadlines

Languages

  • Excellent command of English required (spoken and written)
  • Ukrainian and/or Russian would be a strong asset
  • French would also be an asset

Requirements

  • Passport valid for more than 6 months at the time of departure
  • Up-to-date vaccination records / fitness to travel
  • Full vaccination schedule required

Rejoignez-nous

You would like to join a large association that works daily with vulnerable people !

You are looking for a meaningful position and wish to thrive within an organization that is committed to its values.

You attach importance to the principles and values defended and carried by the French Red Cross (Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary service, Unity, Universality).

Then join us !


Date de prise de poste souhaitée

April 2026


Informations pratiques liées au poste

Conditions of employment:

  • Type of status: expatriate
  • Type of contract: Fixed-term contract under French law
  • Salary: According to the classification of the position on the CRf grid and the experience of the candidate
  • Per diem: daily per diem which varies according to the country
  • Leave: 10 to 15 days minimum every 6 months - Airfare paid at 100% by CRF for home travel
  • Health coverage: CFE + Mutuelle MSH (covered 100%) - covered at 75% by the CRF
  • MedEvac/repatriation insurance: YES
  • Other insurances: Provident insurance (death and disability)

SUMMARY

  • Location: Kiev - UKRAINE
  • Duration: 12 months (renewable)
  • Starting date : April 2026

The French Red Cross reserves the right to close a recruitment before the closing date of the advertisement and the application deadline. Thank you for your understanding.

If we do not contact you within 3 weeks, please consider that we will not consider your application.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Online training

To learn more about the Red Cross Movement, we invite you to follow two online training courses, free of charge and accessible to all. W.O.R.C. (World of Red Cross and Red Crescent): this course covers topics such as the origin and history of the Movement, its fundamental principles, the emblem, the International Federation, the ICRC and the national societies. Stay Safe aims to develop a common culture of security management within the Movement. You can find these courses on the International Federation's Learning Platform: https://ifrc.csod.com/client/ifrc/default.aspx


Prime de fin d'année : Oui
RTT / JREP : Oui

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