Desired start date: 15th of March 2025
Duration of the mission: 6 months (renewable)
Location: Dnipro
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 26 countries, the SI teams – 3200 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.
Since the beginning of the \"full sclae invasion' of Ukraine by Russian Forces, SI has been responding to the needs of the population in the territories under the control of the Governement of Ukraine. While the programming was righlty very much geared towards immediate emergency response in 2022 and 2023, 2024 was a transitional year towards a more emergency and recovery balanced programming , In 2025 SI programmatic strateguc will revolve around 2 axis, axis 1 being about responding to both acute and chronic emergencies and axis 2 being about contributing to create conducive conditions for safe and dignified stay and return in stabilized areas (in support to local authorities for them to be able to deliver a better WASH public service).
SI in Ukraine works in the sectors of WASH and SHELTER and promote an integrated approach whenever feasible and relevant. SI is also committed to transfer a portion of their activitie to local partners. In 2025 the set-up will be comprised of (roughly) 105 staffs, including 20 expatriates. The activities are implemented in 6 oblasts in the south and the east of Ukraine, and coordinated through 3 field bases in Dnipro, Kharkiv and Mikolaiv. The coordination office is located in Kyiv. Donors in 2025 will be BHA, CDCS, AFD, ECHO (and likely SDC).
General objective:
Ensure the overall supervision of the field base: roll-out of the new programmatic strategy, implementation of projects (CDCS, AFD, BHA, SDC, ECHO HIP 2025), coordination across departments, control of Support department and particularly of the quality of Finance management and security management.
The main challenges: New Program organisation (national unique multisectoral Project Manager), new projects starting (including recovery oriented ones, with unusual donors such as the AFD), partnerships with local operators _ evolving security environment in Donetska oblast
Priorities for the 2/3 first months: Esnure the good coordination across departments; with the DFC-Program ensure proper roll-out of projects; make sure project cycle management tools are in place and properly (logistic, finance, activities).
Security constraints: Although the security in Dnipro center remains good overall, the city is regularly targeted by missiles strikes. A good security monitoring and management is key to allow for activities to go on and for international staff to live safely.
Education / academic background: Master in international studies or any relevant sector
EXPERIMENT IN THE HUMANITARIAN SECTOR : 3-4 years
EXPERIMENT ON SIMILAR POSITIONS : 0-2 years
Specific skills and experience:
TECHNICAL SKILLS
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS
Good management Excellent writing skills and capacity to elaborate an argumentation Negotiation skills
Language: 1. English 2. Ukrainian or russian an asset 3. French
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 3080 gross per month (2800 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: Very comfortable. Office and GH located in the very center of Dnipro close to all commodities (restaurants, bars, supermarkets, shops, ATMs). Free movements allowed in the green zone. Curfew from 12 am to 5 am.
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
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