Field Monitoring Specialist - Ukraine

GLOBAL EMERGENCY GROUP, INC.

Украина
Постоянная работа
Полная занятость

2 д. назад

BACKGOUND:Founded in 2007, Global Emergency Group, Inc. (GEG) through its branch office in Ukraine supports Credence Management Solutions with the monitoring of humanitarian services in Ukraine. The GEG headquarters is near Winchester, Virginia with our global team serving the humanitarian community all over the world.POSITION OVERVIEWThe Field Monitoring Specialist (FMS), as a full-time employee, will perform Field Programs Support (FPS) on behalf of GEG/Team Credence in support of our clients in Ukraine.The FMS will assess the impact of programming interventions funded by the client. The FMS will be responsible for conducting field visits to the program implementation sites and creating reports based on the data collected. The objective of each field monitoring visit will either be to monitor the work of the client's partners or to assess the needs and challenges in a defined location. The FMS will engage with key stakeholders including implementer staff, local and national government stakeholders, community representatives, and institutional program participants during the monitoring site visits. The FMS will also support technical and logistical aspects of monitoring site visit planning and adhere to all security-related recommendations.These findings facilitate the client's ability to ensure partners' compliance with commitments, ensure that activities are implemented to standards, and adhere to Do No Harm protocols.POSITION REPORTING/COMMUNICATION LINES:Under the supervision of the Field Monitoring Lead (FML), the FMS will communicate directly with, and take technical direction from the client, or another identified programming designate.POSITION DESCRIPTIONThe FMS will conduct monitoring field visits to areas where the client is providing humanitarian assistance to partners. Each field visit will serve the objective of monitoring the activities of partners as well as assessing humanitarian needs in specified locations.The FMS is expected to operate from Kyiv and support technical and logistical aspects of site visit planning and daily activities. The FMS may be called upon to shift their portfolio to support activities at the direction of the client's programmatic staff.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIESThe FMS will be responsible for the following: * Develop a Contextual Baseline and Conduct Context Monitoring: The FMS will develop an understanding of humanitarian developments within Ukraine, while also maintaining knowledge of the client's portfolio and field visit priorities. The FMS will need to stay abreast of new developments at a localized level and provide regular verbal and written reporting to the FML in Ukraine. This will include providing reports on site visits, attending meetings, and providing context on other related issues.

Monitor Client Programs: The FMS will perform monitoring of client-funded programming in accordance with the thematic and geographical priorities identified by the client. The FMS will utilize a mixed methods approach of pre-approved tools to check for any issues and also verify the quality of programming based on performance criteria. He/she will travel to implementation implementation sites to verify programming activities and document progress and challenges (including access issues) against approved program commitments. The FMS will report to the client on implementer progress and share beneficiary feedback.
Perform Needs Assessments: The FMS may travel to locations where client staff cannot access that are experiencing new and evolving crises to assess humanitarian needs. The FMS will report to appropriate teams on his/her assessment findings.
Assist Staff in Conducting Remote Site Visits: The FMS will assist staff in implementing virtual or remote site visits, if requested, to areas where client staff cannot travel. The FMS will work with these staff, including technical specialists, and the implementers to plan and conduct these remote site visits.
Link to Technical Standards: The FMS will use technical standards for monitoring and assessment; guidance on these techniques will be provided by field and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) staff.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONSRequired

Experience working in Ukraine
5-7 years of professional experience implementing and/or monitoring development or humanitarian programs in donor-funded projects, preferably related to infrastructure, reconstruction, manufacturing, utilities, or large-scale industrial systems
Understanding of critical technical sectors and regulatory frameworks in Ukraine
Good knowledge of reforming initiatives in Ukrainian financial and industrial sectors is preferred
Understanding of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks and data collection methods
Experience in working and communicating efficiently with a wide array of stakeholders, and coordinating actions between them
English and Ukrainian language proficiency
Travel 50-75% of the time within Ukraine

REQUIRED POSITION COMPETENCIES

Engagement with Stakeholders: Handles stakeholder, program participant and client questions and complaints, excellent communication, handles service problems politely and efficiently, always available for stakeholders, program participants and the client, follows procedure to solve problems, understands company services, maintains pleasant and professional image
Accountability: Takes ownership of work responsibilities and holds high standards. Keeps commitments and takes appropriate actions to ensure obligations are met. Pursues efficiency and effectiveness and adheres to GEG and client policies and procedures
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates ability to work in cooperation with others and communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, colleagues, clients, and other outside contacts
Continual Learning: Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues professional development that is aligned with organizational role, contribution, and goals. Proactively shares knowledge with others to foster learning across the organization
Innovation: Takes initiative to propose new ideas/approaches and demonstrates ability to find new and better ways to accomplish work

DurationThe position will be full-time from the contract start date.Travel FrequencyThe FMS is expected to be based in Ukraine and complete all required field visits (including travel) during the period that he/she is contracted. The exact number of field monitoring visit reports generated by these days of field visits will depend on the location(s) visited, duration of travel required, and access limitations posed by the conflict.Working ConditionsThe FMS will be provided with an office space on an as needed basis. The FMS will travel to programming sites and humanitarian crisis sites using a combination of locally arranged transportation and implementing partners' vehicles.The advisability of safe travel will be determined by the FMS after consultation with client staff, GEG security support, and implementers who work in the targeted area. The FMS will adhere to security management directives and policies as prescribed by these parties or face disciplinary procedures.Benefits & LeaveAs a full-time employee, the FMS will have access to Global Emergency Group's full Ukraine benefits package (provided separately) as currently available in Ukraine.ABOUT GLOBAL EMERGENCY GROUPFounded in 2007, GEG is a benefit corporation that has supported the humanitarian community in 52+ countries by providing a broad range of humanitarian support services to a wide range of organizations, including the United Nations, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, donor governments, companies, major international and national NGO's and local communities. Every day, these organizations and communities rely on GEG's emergency response expertise, and on the combined capabilities and dedication of its people to implement strategies, find solutions and seize opportunities to assist the world's most vulnerable people.Global Emergency Group is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and recruiting people ofdiverse backgrounds and experiences. GEG does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or belief, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, age, medical condition, disability, ancestry, national origin or ethnic group. All recruitment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.HOW TO APPLY:Please send your motivation letter and CV in English to talent@globalemergencygroup.com no later than 22 April 2026, with Field Monitoring Specialist - Ukraine as the subject title of your email.Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. References will be contacted after interview.

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