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Vacancies

We are currently recruiting for a Head of Unit, Social Inclusion.

Working as part of the RCEU team and in collaboration with members, the head of the Social Inclusion Unit leads strategic and operational engagement with EU institutions and partners on social action, with the overall aim of strengthening Red Cross influence and resource mobilisation. S/he will promote Red Cross/Red Crescent policies and positions towards the EU institutions and will ensure that information, advice, networking, and funding opportunities are provided to National Societies and the IFRC. The Social Inclusion Unit focuses on issues related to social action and social service delivery within the EU. It works closely with the other three Units in the office: Disaster Management and Development, Migration and Communications. The Head of Unit will structure the work of the unit to reflect the priorities of RCEU members, as well as undertake the coordination of agreed activities of cross-unit interest within RCEU e.g. EU annual budget, EU funding survey, etc.

To apply, please send your CV (max. two pages), and a cover letter (max. one page) in English to HR@redcross.eu by midnight CET on 24 March 2024.

All the information about the position and how to apply here.

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Getting involved with the Red Cross

There are many ways in which you can show your support to those in need, such as donating in cash and in kind, or volunteering and working for the Red Cross. We recommend that you seek information from the National Red Cross or Red Crescent Society in your country.

Internationally, all volunteering opportunities are managed by the National Red Cross or Red Crescent Society in the country concerned. If you are interested in volunteering, please check the IFRC website where contact details for each country can be found. For job opportunities, consult your National Red Cross Society job page, or the vacancies page on the website of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. 

For residents in Belgium, you can connect with the Red Cross here: Croix-Rouge de Belgique (French community) and Rode Kruis-Vlaanderen (Flemish community).

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