Desired start date: 15/05/2023
Duration of the mission: 09 months (to be extended)
Location: Dnipro
ABOUT OUR 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 activities.
Mission: size, bases, budget, number of expatriates and national staff:
The coordination is the last based opened in country in Kyiv around September-October 2022. Prior to that SI opened and developed activites in Lviv, Uman, Odesa, Mykholaiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv. 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 country for an expected amount of 24M EUR.
ABOUT THE JOB
General Objectives
The Field Coordinator has the role of delegated Country Director for a region of a country. He/she proposes a regional strategy according to the geopolitical and humanitarian context, and ensure its implementation. He/she checks and ensures that projects are carried out in accordance with the Solidarités International charter, respecting all internal and contractual procedures. He/she mobilizes the material and financial resources necessary for programs to run smoothly, and supervises resource management. He/she coordinates the teams in place and is responsible for their security.
Specific stakes and challenges
Continue to participate in the growth of the base and in the operationalization of the activities;
Ensure a strong monitoring of the security context;
Manage a large and diversified team;
Participate in the coordination mechanism with leadership.
YOUR PROFILE
Specific required skills
Education: Generalist background, Political science, or related field
Experience:
At least 2 years of experience as FC or similar position for an international NGO
Experience in context analysis and Security management
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 other multi-type actors (INGO, consortium, partnership with local actors’ liaison with strong local authorities)
Previous experience in Ukraine would be an asset
Technical skills and knowledge:
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.
Languages: English, knowledge of Ukrainian / Russian would be a strong asset.
Other desirable qualities: leadership and management / coordination with partners / planning and prioritization / flexibility / capacity to work under stress / solution making oriented / Team player
SI WILL OFFER YOU
A salaried post:
According to experience, starting from 2 600 euros gross per month (+ 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem.
SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL also covers accommodation costs in the Guest House and travel expenses between the expatriate's country of origin and the place of assignment.
Vacation: 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 700 euros allocated by SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL). To these break periods, one additional rest day per month worked are granted.
Social and medical cover:
Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses 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 r efunded.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Does this description fit you? Please send us your CV and Cover letter in English. CV only applications will not be considered.
NB: The vacancy may close before the deadline. Thank you for your comprehension
For further information about Solidarités International, please consult our website: http://www.solidarites.org/en
This vacancy is archived.