Area Manager, East Ukraine in Dorcas Ukraine

Area Manager, East Ukraine

(Fulltime, Zaporizhzhia)

This position is only open to Ukrainian nationals

 As Area Manager East you are responsible for the leadership and management of new and existing projects and programmes in Eastern Ukraine (currently Zaporizhzhia Oblast). In close cooperation with the Director of Programs you further develop the area strategic and annual plan. In our humanitarian and development (Nexus) projects and programmes we emphasize a secure implementation environment, empowering local ownership, and lasting impact through adequate sustainability. You are part of the country management team (CMT) that consists of our Country Director, Manager Finance, Director of Programmes, and 2 Area Managers. As CMT member you contribute to the strategic direction of Dorcas Ukraine. 

  In this position you will be responsible for: 

 Developing the (strategic) programmes, project plans and budgets for the area. 

• Managing the Project Managers ensuring effective delivery of all objectives.
• Overseeing implementation and monitoring of our projects in line with donor compliance policies. 
• Ensuring a secure implementation environment with a regularly updated, high-quality safety &security risk analysis.
• In close coordination with the Director of Programmes representing Dorcas Ukraine in relevant networks and fora. Building and maintaining positive relationships with (potential) in-country institutional donors and other (external) stakeholders.
• Relationship building with local humanitarian and government structures include networking and participation in local OCHA, INGO and Cluster coordination meetings.
• Substantially contributing to designing winning proposals and to a growing portfolio in line with the area strategic and area annual plan.
• Building high performing teams ensuring implementation of our performance management system. 
• Ensure all security protocols are maintained and updated regularly according to risk levels in coordination with the Security Manager and third-party security advisor.

 Job Requirements:

Are you looking for the chance to become part of our work in Ukraine? This is an outstanding opportunity for a high-energy and experienced humanitarian professional to be part of a growing country organisation. Becoming successful as Area

• A Ukrainian national.
• Fully support our vision, mission, and core Christian values.
• Are strong in planning and organising, participatory leadership and coaching.
• Have interpersonal, cross cultural and organisational sensitivity.
• Are flexible and have good analytical and writing skills.
• Are able to work in a fluid and insecure environment.
• Fluency in Ukrainian language. Good competency in English language. Russian language skills are an advantage.
• Have several years experience in a similar position, preferably in a conflict/ post-conflict setting.
• Hold a university degree in a humanitarian, development, or other relevant field.

 Working with Dorcas Ukraine

 We offer the exciting opportunity to lead our work in Eastern Ukraine. Working with Dorcas means you will:

• Salary - approximately 1500 euros net (based on fulltime, 40 hours/week). Become part of a growing, ambitious, and well-established international organisation.
• Lead a growing team of dedicated colleagues working to save lives and enable sustainable change in East Ukraine.
• Work with expats and national professionals and a dedicated team in the Netherlands.
• Be provided with professional training opportunities.
• Receive a 12-month employment contract or consultancy contract and good benefits.

 Appliation

We look forward to receiving your application! Please send your cover letter and resume to email address - [email protected]. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. The vacancy will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Early applications are encouraged!