Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) is currently looking for a Area Manager in Ukraine (this position is open for international applicants).

General information:

Organization: Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH), Warsaw-based international non-governmental organization with a representation office in Ukraine;

Position: Area Manager

Location: Mykolaiv

Job terms: full-time

Type of employment: Full time

Duration: 12 months

Starting date: ASAP.

We strongly encourage qualified candidates to apply as soon as it is possible as the applications will be reviewed on rolling basis.

About PAH:

Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) is an international non-governmental organization which since 1992 has been providing humanitarian and development help worldwide. So far, the interventions have been carried out in 51 different countries. By possessing long-standing expertise in the implementation of projects in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Food Security and Livelihoods, as well as Nutrition and Education, PAH concentrates its global activities on ensuring sustainable and stable development of regions suffering from the consequences of armed conflicts, natural disasters and other humanitarian crises.

PAH has been present in Ukraine since August 2014 delivering humanitarian aid to the most vulnerable of the conflict-affected population. PAH provides assistance to internally displaced people, elderly and single mothers, working in the sectors of Protection, WASH, MPCA, Food Security and Livelihoods.

For more information, please refer to www.pah.org.pl

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Line management for program staff and support functions in the area of responsibility
• Member of the senior management team (SMT)
• Compliance with and adherence to PAH policies, guidance and procedures
• Organize grants/project follow up meetings at area level
• Implementation of projects (including master support budget and coordinating input for donor proposals and reports) in the area
• Assess needs, develop emergency response and implement response plans for in kind assistance and cash-based interventions and market based programs
• Ensure optimal use of resources within the allocated project budgets and strategies
• Ensure that capacity building is provided to all staff in the area
• Ensure overall security and safety of staff in the area
• Strategy & Growth: Oversee the implementation of PAH Ukraine’s program strategy in areas of operation.
• Represent PAH in external meetings with donors, partners, clusters, working groups, and other NGOs and government agencies in order to stay informed, report relevant findings to the mission, and increase PAH’s visibility within the donor and partner community
• Cultivate strong networks and relationships with external partners, local authorities and others; skillfully manage stakeholders and obtain buy-in for PAH Ukraine activities as needed
• Support proposal assessment, development, and budgeting
• Contribute to external-facing materials (issue papers, press releases, etc.) as needed
• Cultivate a positive, fulfilling work environment for team members, promoting productivity and good relationships within the team
• tracking achievements and milestones, reporting, coordination of field teams, and communication with Head of Programs and Country Director.
• Provide leadership and support to project implementation teams, troubleshooting and coordinating as needed
• Assist with MEAL process for field programs, conducting site visits as needed and providing suggestions for improvements on the ground.
• Ensure mechanisms for capturing and disseminating best practices and lessons learned
• Ensure mechanisms for beneficiary feedback are in place
• Oversee procurement, ensuring timely supply management as well as compliance with all
• application policies and regulations
• Lead timely recruitment of national and expatriate team members as needed
• Ensure regular performance reviews and career management in line with PAH HR policies and procedures
• Analyze the security situation as frequently as needed in collaboration with mission security officers; proactively address security and safety risks to minimize risks to staff
• Ensure that staff adhere to safety and security protocols
• Ensure compliance and understanding of all policies and procedures related to fraud, corruption, transparency, and whistleblowing

The successful candidate will be selected based on the qualification requirements described below:

This position will require a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.

• University Degree or equivalent in social work, health (MPH), psychology, social science, humanities or other related degree or demonstrate strong comparable work experience in relevant sector
• Minimum of seven years of professional experience leading, managing, and implementing emergency response programs in protection programming in a conflict setting
• Demonstrated experience in management of protection programming
• Good experience in the implementation of MHPSS, GBV and CP response
• Program development experience with a focus on integrated programming
• Demonstrated background and knowledge of major humanitarian donors particularly BHA, UNICEF, WHO, ECHO, UNOCHA, UNFPA
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and strategic planning skills required
• Fluent English speaking, writing, and comprehension skills required
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and tasks efficiently
• Strong budgeting and budget monitoring skills including a high level of proficiency with MS Excel
• Demonstrated experience in successfully managing a multicultural team, and a commitment to capacity building
• Previous experience in child protection programming, including psychosocial support for children, and good understanding of Unaccompanied and Separated Children specific needs preferred
• Demonstrated experience in grant management, budgeting and proposal writing
• Previous experience in partnership with local organization, providing capacity building and coaching and collaborating on project design and implementation
• Previous experience supervising and managing a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting
• Previous experience in emergency preparedness and response
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building and mentoring of national staff
• Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness with strong attention to detail

Demonstrated experience of upholding humanitarian principles and actively engaging the most vulnerable communities.

What PAH offers:

• Work experience with professional and flexible international NGO, which is one of the largest NGOs in the Central-Eastern Europe;
• Work in a dynamic and motivated team;
• Possibility for professional development.

For expatriate Staff, PAH offers the following additional benefits:

• Free accommodation;
• Flights home covered at the beginning and at the end of the deployments;
• Annual leave of 26 working days and 5 additional days of free leave;
• Medical insurance (including Emergency Evacuation);
• Psychological Support Package.

How to apply

Please fill in your application form online (https://system.erecruiter.pl/FormTemplates/RecruitmentForm.aspx?WebID=c8e6a57c2a6545da9b46dd281220d359) and submit your short resume (max.2 pages) and cover letter in English and no later than April 23.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be notified.