Ukraine Country Representative (100%)
Solidar Suisse
- Киев
- Постоянная работа
- Полная занятость
- General responsibility over Solidar Suisse’s program in Ukraine
- Oversee the implementation of ongoing projects as planned in the proposals (incl. programmatic and financial monitoring)
- Lead the teams to high quality performance in a constructive and supportive manner
- Guide the teams and partners by providing technical and programmatic instructions and advice
- Provide on the job training, mentorship and capacity building initiatives to team and partner staff
- Show initiative and support the project team in the implementation of project activities
- Provide detailed, accurate and timely progress reports to HQ as per donor guidelines, incl. challenges and areas in need of improvement including operational data
- Proactively provide technical, programmatic and strategic support for the expansion of Solidar Suisse’s program in Ukraine
- Pro-actively seek opportunities for local and international funding of the program, liaise with relevant actors
- Participate in cluster meetings, operational working group meetings, and other coordination meetings led by relevant agencies
- Proactively engage with local authorities, project partners, donors, community leaders and other relevant stakeholders to ensure good coordination, participation and proper and timely execution of planned activities
- Ensure proper liaison with government agencies
- Ensure compliance with rules and regulations of the donor, Solidar Suisse, partners and Government
- Handle administrative, financial, logistical issues in compliance with organization’s rules and regulations and in close cooperation with respective project staff and local partner
- Support the Finance & Admin Manager in any matter related to finances, logistics and human resources
- Safeguard quality assurance throughout the entire program, including the adherence and application to the Core Humanitarian Standards
- Overview safety and security situation for staff and beneficiaries
- Develop safety and security plan and ensure its implementation by providing respective measures and tools
- Assist in resolving problems and find solutions in a transparent, constructive and acceptable manner
- Interact with all project and partner colleagues in a cooperative manner and in a constructive spirit of collegiality based on mutual trust and respect
- Organize travels and visits (e.g. from donors, consultants or from HQ)
- Any other task assigned by the Desk Officer
- Master in social sciences, humanitarian action/development cooperation, or other relevant fields
- Minimum of 5 years professional experience in project management including field experience and community work, preferably in an emergency context
- Proven experience in the management of humanitarian projects, preferably covering protection, shelter, WASH, livelihoods and cash based interventions
- Proven experience in procurement, logistics and financial management
- Fluency in Ukrainian and very good knowledge in English language (written and spoken)
- Good personal organizational skills, including time management and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team
- Creative and innovative thinking
- Proficiency in MS office package
- Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
- Show initiative and actively assume responsibilities, able to plan and organize his/her work independently
- Show flexibility, loyalty and commitment
- Willingness to travel around Ukraine, incl. to eastern oblasts
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