Romanian Red Cross is looking for an Organizational Development Officer. This position is in the Headquarters of the National Society and the Organizational Development Officer (ODO) is responsible for the creation and implementation of strategies for institutional development, modernization of internal processes and increasing operational efficiency. Heshe also coordinates the development of the overall strategy of the Romanian Red Cross, based on the needs and proposals of the branches and HQ departments, ensuring consistency of objectives.
This role will report to the Secretary General and work closely together with the senior leadership (department directors in the HQ) of the NS and branch managers, receiving NSD technical guidance and support from the IFRC.

Organizational Development Officer – Ideal candidate

• Computer literate
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Flexibility and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Analytical Skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Organized and self-starter in work prioritizing
• Very good interpersonal skills and an excellent communicator
• Proficiency in writing plans, narrative reports
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Romanian

Job duties and responsibilities

National Society Development

• Leads and facilitates the collections process of proposals and ideas from Romanian Red Cross branches and HQ departments to develop a unified 3–5-year strategy.
• Support in the assessment of the NS needs and planning for their sustainable self-development leading to the clear definition of the organization’s objectives, the ways in which they can be achieved and the resources required.
• Advance the practical furthering of the Framework and Principles for Building Strong National Societies on principles, approaches and practical methods for National Society development.
• Analyses together with the senior leadership, the organizational structure and proposes solutions to optimize processes and increase operational efficiency.
• Ensure an integrated approach to organizational development with other programmatic areas.
• Leads and facilitate a Movement Cooperation in organizational development to ensure that coherent and effective support is provided to National Society.

Team member

• Actively participate in team meetings.
• Organizing dedicated meetings and workshops
• Support other team members.
• Work and behave in accordance with all organizational policies and procedures.
• Uphold the fundamental principles of the Red Cross and act with integrity.

Other duties

• Actively work towards the achievement of the RRC goals
• Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
• Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager

Classification Level – Manager / Senior officer – min. 3 years of experience is required

Organizational Unit – Romanian Red Cross, Headquarters

Position Type – Full time, On site

Probation period – 3 months

Appointment – Until December 31st, 2025 (with renewal possibility)

Candidates interested in this position are kindly asked to send in their resume in English at hr@crucearosie.ro, by April 25th 2025.