Desired start date: 15/06/2023
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: Lviv

ABOUT US

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in some twenty countries, the SI teams – 2500 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers - intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.

ABOUT THE MISSION

The conflict in Ukraine has seen a dramatic and rapid escalation since 24th February 2022 with massive multidimensional attacks from Russian troops throughout Ukraine, from the East, North, and Southern borders that affected a large part of the country including the capital, Kyiv. This attack has been immediately followed by massive displacements, and more than 4 500 000 Ukrainians have taken refuge in neighboring countries. About 6 500 000 are internally displaced, mostly in the Western part of the country. In the East, impacts of the conflict are felt and humanitarian operations support people remaining on the frontlines.

SI strategy is to support the population in transit, the IDPs where they are settling and the population on the frontline directly affected by the ongoing conflict through a multisectoral approach including WaSH, Shelter, NFI, Food Security, and Multi-Sectoral Cash activities.

Mission: size, bases, budget, number of expatriates and national staff:

The coordination in Kyiv was the last base opened in the country around September-October 2022. Prior to that SI opened and developed activities in Lviv, Uman, Odesa, Mykholaiv, Dnipro, Donetsk, and Kharkiv. From November 2022 SI also opened activities in Kherson. The mission is also supervising and supporting projects in Moldova with a base in Chisinau working for Ukrainian refugees and host communities.

The budget projected was approximately 30 million for 2022-2023 (from the start to mid-2023). SI expects to support the Ukrainian population in both countries for an expected amount of 24M EUR.

The setup of the mission is the following:

One coordination based in Kyiv
One operational base in Lviv Oblast and sub-base in Uman Raion (Cherkasky Oblast) focusing on IDPs response
One operational base in Mykolaiv with a sub-base in Odesa focusing on humanitarian aid delivery to populations in need in Mykolaivska, Khersonska and Odeska Oblasts.
One operational base in Dnipro

One operational base in Kharkiv

These two bases are focusing on humanitarian aid delivery to Eastern Oblasts (Dnipropetrovska, Kharkivska, Donetska, Luhanska, Zaporizka) and support to IDPs.

One operational base in Chisinau (Moldova) focusing on refugee response.

Key current donors include BHA, ECHO, UNICEF, UHF, and CDCS.

The mission is evolving and currently counts around 40 expatriates and 130 national employees.

ABOUT THE JOB

General objective:

The PM Basic Needs he/she is in charge of implementing and achieving the objectives defined in the operation proposals. He/she is responsible for supervising the operational teams assigned to his program. He/she guarantees the proper execution and quality of the program implemented, and, if necessary, proposes adjustments or developments to guarantee its relevance.

The main challenges:

Coordination and monitoring
Implementation of activities
Reporting / communication / representation

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

Liaise / Support the Log and admin manager for activities in Lviv Oblast

Participate to the design of future project

Ensure relevant implementation of current projects according to the grants obligations and SI processes

Ensure national team are trained

YOUR PROFILE

Education / academic background:

Generalist background, Political science, or related field

Specific skills and experience:

At least 2 years of experience in a similar position for an international NGO
Experience in context analysis and Security management would be likeable
Previous experience with SI would be likeable
Previous experience in unstable environment (conflict / post conflict country)
Experience in intervening on emergency context and managing multisectorial response,
Experience of team management
Experience in Coordinating with local actors’ and liaison with strong local authorities
Previous experience in Ukraine would be an asset
Training and capacity building skills
Coordination, and diplomatic skills
MS office.
Good analytical skills, ability to adapt
Good communication and diplomatic skill
Good organization skills.
Capacity to work under pressure in a tense security environment.

Other desirable qualities: leadership and management / coordination with partners / planning and prioritization / flexibility / capacity to work under stress / solution making oriented / Team player

Language:

English,
knowledge of Ukrainian
Russian would be a strong asset.

SI WILL OFFER YOU

A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 1800 gross per month (base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 700

SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate's country of origin and the place of assignment.

Breaks: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every three months (with a USD 850 break allowance, allocated by Sl). To these breaks periods, SI grants one (1) additional rest day per month worked.

Insurance package: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which refunds all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.

LIVING CONDITIONS:

Individual, comfortable room in the guesthouse, with electricity
Internet and Phone network available

Living conditions in Lviv are very good with an easy access to a wide range of restaurants, cafes...

APPLICATION PROCESS

Do you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter!

Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.

Thank you for your understanding.

To learn more about Sl: www.solidarites.org

This vacancy is archived.

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