(Starting date: asap and a 1-year contract with the possibility for extension)
(Expat-contract, consultancy assignment or Dorcas labour contract)
Purpose of the position
As our programme manager you will be based in Eastern Ukraine and manage the relief programmes of Dorcas in Eastern Ukraine. You will manage the programme team and coordinate with implementing partners, authorities, other INGOs and UN agencies.
You will be responsible for:
Actively participating in the country management team;
Ensuring the management and monitoring of high quality implementation of humanitarian assistance and (possibly) recovery projects in line with donor requirements;
Providing leadership through managing, capacitating, coaching and providing technical advice to local staff and partner organisations in project implementation;
Supporting logistic, financial and administrative project affairs, incl. budget design and monitoring of expenses;
Strengthening the strategic position of the Dorcas Ukraine Humanitarian response operation;
Representing Dorcas and networking with relevant donors, government institutions and other stakeholders;
Identifying future program opportunities through attending INGO and UN cluster meetings;
Identifying and addressing gaps and the need for further extension of the Dorcas Ukraine humanitarian response projects;
Developing new projects proposals for institutional donors;
Ensuring timely submission of internal reports and reports to institutional donors according to their requirements.
Job Requirements:
MA/MSc degree preferably related to Humanitarian Affairs and/or International Development. Candidates with a BSc degree and extensive relevant experience are also invited to apply;
At least 5 years relevant field experience in Humanitarian Assistance and at least 3 years programme management experience;
Experience in managing and coaching teams (that have to work under high mental pressure);
Experience in working in fragile/conflict contexts;
Experience in humanitarian assistance & recovery programming;
Experience in working with local and international partner organisations and in coaching and building their capacity;
Experience in writing proposals, raising funds and managing projects funded by institutional donors;
Able to cope with stressful, delicate and possibly unstable situations;
Capable to pursue, set goals and achieve them;
Flexible with strong interpersonal and communication skills;
Fluent command of English (both verbal and written); knowledge of Ukrainian and/or Russian is considered a strong asset;
Adhering to the Dorcas Christian core values.
Apply for this vacancy
Qualified candidates are kindly invited to send their cover letter and resume to d.karelse@dorcas.nl. Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We will close this advert when we have received sufficient applications. For more information about this position please contact our recruiter David via the above e-mail address or via +31682568838.
Given the current challenges in obtaining a visa for Ukraine, having a free movement (i.e. EU/USA/CAN passport) is required.
*All Dorcas employees sign the Dorcas code of conduct and are obliged to adhere to it. The protection of the child has specific attention in our code of conduct. We hereby follow the PSEA guidelines (Protection Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse). During the application process we can perform a background check, including references from former employers. You can find our code of conduct.
Job Email id: d.karelse(at)dorcas.nl