The SRC is supporting the Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) in its humanitarian response to the armed conflict in Ukraine, as well as in strengthening its institutional capacity. To manage the various programmatic areas of SRC’s support to the URCS, we are looking for a Head of Programmes Ukraine (100 %), to be based in Kyiv, Ukraine, starting 1st January 2025 or as per agreement.
What you will be doing
- Programme development within the framework of SRC’s country strategy Ukraine and support to SRC delegation in implementation of projects
- Strategic planning in the programmatic areas of relief, recovery and rehabilitation and capacity building (with focus on service delivery)
- Engagement with URCS at the national level, specifically in the programmatic areas of home-based care (HBC) and resource mobilization, but also in other thematic areas, connecting with technical units relevant to programming supported by SRC
- Ensure effective coordination and alignment of relief/recovery/rehabilitation and capacity building initiatives within the URCS One Plan and in line with SRC’s International cooperation programme
- Provide advice to delegation, especially to the Heads of Sub-delegation, on monitoring implementation and budget, and regarding necessary revisions of operational plans, log frames and budgets excl. direct budgetary authority for programme components
- Supervise and mentor programme staff, providing regular feedback, performance evaluations, and capacity building opportunities as needed. Line management of the technical and embedded delegates of the SRC delegation
- Coordinate links with SRC HQ thematic focal points and facilitate knowledge exchange between HQ and delegation
- Represent SRC in meetings, forums, and coordination mechanisms related to programme activities, as required
Your profile
- University degree in management, international cooperation, social sciences or other relevant discipline with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in the coordination and management of programmes and partnerships in fragile contexts in humanitarian response or international cooperation
- Experience in managing or working in health projects or programmes
- Analytical and strategic thinking, facilitation and participatory management skills
- Diplomacy, sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to adapt to a fast-changing work environment
- Experience with localization of aid approaches and capacity strengthening of national/local partners
- Proficient written and spoken English; a good command of Ukrainian or Russian language is an asset
- Demonstrated experience with working in the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement
What you can expect
- 12-month contract with the option of extension
- Work with a sense of purpose
- Competitive salary, contribution to social insurances, R&R, travel expenses and contribution to accommodation
- Non-family posting
How to apply
Apply now
We look forward to receiving your complete application (motivational letter, CV, diplomas, certificates of employment, etc.) by 6 October 2024, for the attention of Ms Gusuma Luder.