"Ukrainian Network for Children's Rights" is looking for a project manager for developing the potential of children and youth in Ukrayinska Merezha za prava ditini, GS

Ukrainian Network for Children's Rights (hereinafter - UMPD) was created to consolidate efforts and improve coordination between civil society organizations in Ukraine and their influence on state policy in the field of ensuring children's rights.

Ukrainian Network for Children's Rights" within the project "Supporting children and youth with experience in alternative forms of care"is looking for a child and youth empowerment manager.

Tasks: planning, coordinating and implementing initiatives aimed at developing life skills, strengthening resilience through psychosocial support and training programs, engaging in decision-making and supporting adolescents and young people, especially those who have grown or grow up in residential institutions, in foster homes, family-type children's homes, under guardianship/care or in difficult life circumstances.

Main duties:

• holding one-day meetings for participants of the "DIiMO" Office;
• development and implementation of educational and developmental programs for children and youth;
• organization of trainings, seminars and other events for the formation of skills and competences among the target audience, as well as strengthening resilience through psychosocial support and educational programs;
• attraction of participants to participate in decision-making that concerns them: selection, communication, support in the process participation;
• interaction with partners and other stakeholders to ensure comprehensive development of children and youth;
• maintaining a high level of communication with program and project participants, including chat support;
• ensuring a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all participants;
• creating checklists, guides, road maps for children and young people;
• preparation of short reports based on the results of the activities;
• monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of implemented projects, identification of opportunities for improvement and further development.

Requirements for the candidate(s):

• experience of managing projects in the social, educational or youth sphere;
• experience of working with teenagers and/or young people, in particular vulnerable groups;
• knowledge of approaches to youth participation in decision-making, principles of protection of children's rights;
• high level of responsibility, initiative, self-organization skills;
• fluency in the Ukrainian language (oral and written);
• ability to work with empathy, support the development of independence, responsibility and basic life skills in teenagers and young people;
• readiness to implement new approaches in working with children and youth, openness to change, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment;
• experience of participation in student self-government, youth councils, advisory or advisory bodies will be an advantage;
• personal experience of alternative care or involvement in youth initiatives will be an advantage;
• higher education in the field of social work, psychology, pedagogy, sociology, management or related specialties.

Working conditions:

• full employment
• UMPD concludes a contract for the provision of services with an individual entrepreneur of the 3rd group;
• online work, business trips within Ukraine;
• opportunities for personal and professional development (thematic training, supervision, participation in conferences, professional exchanges, etc.);
• cooperation in an environment that values initiative, openness and teamwork;
• involvement in projects aimed at systemic changes in the field of children's rights in Ukraine. 

If you are ready to join our team, please send:

• motivation letter
• resume
• a completed competitive proposal (the file is attached) 

with the subject "Project manager of developing the potential of children and youth_Surname"

until March 31, 2026

to the e-mail address [email protected]

UMPD will consider only the candidates from the list invited for an interview.

UMPD may consider applications before the end of the announcement period, therefore interested candidates are invited to submit a motivation letter and resume in advance.

UMPD adheres to its work policies of absolute intolerance to any manifestations of sexual exploitation, abuse and gender discrimination to any person The candidate must confirm his understanding and agreement to comply with the policies during the work process.