Project Manager, Protection

• Oversee and coordinate the project implementation, identify gaps, and provide adequate response to any challenges of the project to achieve its objectives,

• Ensure activities align with international child protection standards and donor requirements,

• Work closely with Project Officer, Protection Officer, and Monitoring and Evaluation team to ensure smooth and timely project implementation,

• Support implementing partners in project delivery, providing technical guidance and capacity strengthening,

• Conduct regular field visits to monitor partner activities and ensure quality standards are met,

• Create accurate and high-quality narrative reports on project implementation. Review and provide feedback on reports and papers submitted by partners and Street Child staff,

• Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and ensure accountability in fund use,

• Lead on child protection components in the development of new project proposals,

• Provide regular and timely updates on progress and challenges to other team members, ensuring lessons learned are documented and shared,

• Support management team in developing well-structured logical frameworks and project proposals that contribute to future Street Child’s multisectoral projects with strong component of child protection including one focusing of Better Care reform.

• Establish, develop and maintain excellent relationship with the national implementing partners;

• Liaise with government agencies, NGOs, and community organizations to enhance coordination and advocacy for child protection;

• Take an active part in Child Protection Area of Responsibility (CP AoR) coordination meetings and engage in other relevant cluster meetings when required,

• Support any coordination activities in project implementation oblasts during the transition period from CP AoR to other coordination mechanisms,

• Represent the organisation and the programme among different stakeholders including partners, donors during cluster meetings, coordination meetings, etc.

• Support the Ukraine Country Director to identify, build and sustain effective working partnerships with government and non-government stakeholders,

• Attend meetings, activities or events related to Better Care reform in Ukraine in order to contribute to its initiatives.

• A strong commitment to Street Childs vision, mission, and values

• Adhere to all Street Child’s policies and procedures

• Able to represent Street Child appropriately both internally and externally

• Carry out all reasonable requests that are within the broad remit of the role

• Proven experience in managing and delivering child protection projects.

• Demonstrated understanding of international child protection standards, principles, and case management approaches.

• Solid knowledge of safeguarding, protection mainstreaming, and participatory approaches in program design.

• Experience in MMT, MHPSS, case management activities,

• Familiarity with coordination structures in humanitarian settings, including CP AoR and inter-agency cluster systems.

• Demonstrable experience working closely with national/local NGOs in Ukraine

• Critical thinking and ability to see a broader picture; ability to analyse different sources of information and provide informed judgment

• Experience working with budgets, preparing proposals to donors

• Proven capabilities in leadership and team working, excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills

• Excellent organisational abilities and task delegation skill

• Experience on presenting information to a group of people, delivering presentations,

• Demonstrated experience to work under pressure and tight deadlines

• Excellent written and spoken Ukrainian and English languages skills

• A ‘can-do’ attitude

• A commitment to Street Child’s mission and values

• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to field sites.

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in International Development, Humanitarian, Human Rights, Social Work or related field

• Make a real impact by contributing to the humanitarian response in Ukraine and supporting child protection at a national level.
• Be part of a respected international organization operating in over 20 countries, known for its innovative and locally driven approach to education and child protection.
• Engage in meaningful work related to the Better Care reform and strengthening of national systems for child welfare.
• Opportunities for professional growth through access to training, learning sessions, and capacity development initiatives.
• Collaborate with strong local partners deeply connected to the communities they serve.
• Supportive and flexible working environment that values initiative, teamwork, and commitment to shared goals.
• Competitive salary and working conditions, in line with humanitarian sector standards.
• Potential for career progression within Street Child Ukraine and across the global organization.
• Your voice matters — we encourage open feedback, critical thinking, and the contribution of new ideas.

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