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JOB CONTEXT:
Since February 2022 HI has re-opened a Country Programme in Ukraine to respond to the humanitarian needs triggered by the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. In 2024, HI pillars of interventions are:
One of the current goals is to stabilize the structure and operational strategy while increasing our capacity to implement activities in the country with a priority to the East and South East parts of Ukraine which are the most affected by the conflict.
HI has 3 hubs, one in the East (based in Dnipro with a subbase in Poltava), one in the North-East (based in Kharkiv), one in the South East (based in Mykolaiv) and the coordination is in Kyiv. As HI is restructuring the East Hub, the position of Area Manager- East is evolving to recenter the scope of the East hub on Dnipro and Poltava only while Kharkiv office is forming the newly-created North-East hub. There are currently 4 projects implemented in Dnipro and Poltava (Health, Protection, EORE, MPCA). The offices in Dnipro and Poltava combined have approximately 120 staffs.
YOUR MISSION:
Reporting to the Country Director, as Area Manager, you contribute in the area where you are based to the implementation of the mandate and the 10-year strategy of Humanity & Inclusion. You ensure optimal quality and the impact of the projects implemented in your area by means of a delegation system with appropriate oversight mechanisms. With all the other HI managers, you share responsibility for the sound management and effective functioning of the global organisation through paradigm changes. You manage a team of project managers in your area.
In this framework, your main missions are:
Mission 1: Management
Mission 2: Strategy and steering
- Contribute to the development of the programme operational strategy, and to its implementation and annual monitoring
- Implement the project part of the Programme’s Operational Strategy
Mission 3 : Standards and expertise
Mission 4: Operational implementation
- Ensure the sound management and monitoring of projects under your responsibility
- Keeping both potential opportunities and risks in mind, contribute to the monitoring and analysis done by the line manager, and propose mitigation measures where relevant
- Develop HI’s external influence (forums, operational and strategic alliances, etc.) and the external representation of the organization (events, media) in your area of responsibility.
- Coordinate the teams in your area
- Support the Director/Country Manager in monitoring security in their area and ensure adequate resources according to the context
Mission 5: Emergency Preparedness and Response
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION:
· The security situation in Ukraine remains relatively stable, although there are frequent days and nights of air alerts. However, markets, restaurants and cafes are open, and life continues as normal. There is a strict curfew, the hours depend on the region (in Dnipro it is currently from 00:00 to 5:00). Updated Security and Contingency plans are available for the Hub.
YOUR PROFILE:
· You are fluent English (oral and written);
· You show strong organizational skills, you are autonomous and reactive.
CONDITIONS:
At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission.