Head of the emergency humanitarian response program group in Danish Refugee Council / Danska Rada u spravah bizhenciv v Ukrayini

Representation of the Danish Council for Refugees in Ukraine (hereinafter DRB) is an international non-governmental organization , which encourages and supports long-term solutions to the challenges faced by refugees and internally displaced people worldwide.

DRB is currently looking for a Team Leader of the Emergency Humanitarian Response Program for its activities inSlovyansk.

About work:

• Providing high-quality services to people affected by emergency situations and monitoring the provision of these services;
• Supervising the work of the Emergency Humanitarian Response Program team;
• Providing to the team technical support and recommendations;
• Ensuring the quality of planning, implementation and further support of all technical aspects of the activities of this sector, which is carried out in the DRB;
• Development and maintenance of good relations with people who receive assistance , relevant stakeholders and other actors in the humanitarian sphere to support the proper implementation and coordination of the activities of this sector of the DRB.

Your main responsibilities will be:

Guide

• Manage and lead the team (this also includes planning, performance, welfare and staff development)
• Ensure effective planning and quality implementation of emergency humanitarian response activities, including distribution (distribution) of multi-purpose cash assistance (MCA), non-food kits (NPC), hygiene kits and construction kits for the restoration of damaged housing
• Ensure daily monitoring of the emergency humanitarian response program team in Donetsk region and daily assess the quality of activities
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• Provide technical support and necessary data and resources to the team
• Ensure necessary reporting - both internal and external

Programs and Operations

• Ensure efficient and effective implementation of programs while adhering to budget and work plan
• Participate in the preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual reports/reviews and proposals and budget for donors< /li>
• Lead the team during monitoring and evaluation activities
• Proactively plan and coordinate the logistics and movement of personnel to and from various operational areas, as well as coordinate with the security team.
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• Initiate purchases and ensure their execution
• Ensure timely preparation of distribution plans and their transfer to the logistics department

Coordination and Presentation

• Collaborate with relevant internal and external technical experts on sector-related issues
• Represent DRB at meetings and other relevant technical coordination meetings such as cluster and working group meetings for Donetsk region
• For the need to ensure integration with other sectors of the DRB, such as housing restoration, social and legal protection, economic recovery and humanitarian demining sectors

As a team leader, you will be responsible for the following:

• HR management of employees working in the same field
• Ensuring that agreed work plans and work tasks set by the next level management are completed on time
• Hiring and firing workers and conducting performance evaluations (under the close supervision of the next level manager)

About You

Experience and Competencies Required:

• Minimum two years of experience in a managerial position, preferably in the field of humanitarian aid in an international non-governmental organization (NGO), UN agency, relevant ministry or local government.
• Minimum 3 years practical experience in the NGO sector, preferably in the context of emergency response
• Leadership skills and competence in people management
• Willingness to learn and implement organizational policies and procedures.
• Excellent working skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Professional command of Ukrainian and English languages.

All DRB roles require employees to possess core competencies:

• Strive for excellence: Focus on achieving results while ensuring efficient processes.
• Collaboration: Engaging relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
• Ability to take initiative: Taking responsibility and initiative while striving to innovate.
• Communication: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: Adhering to and promoting the highest ethical standards and professional conduct in accordance with DRC values ​​and Code of Conduct, including protection against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer:

• Duration of the contract: 3-month trial period, with the possibility of extension subject to the conditions of obtaining funding and satisfactory work results
• Level: Gm
• Place of duties: Slovyansk
• Start date: As soon as possible

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Employment Conditions of the Danish National Staff refugee council.

Application process:

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated resume (no more than four pages in English ). Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Application Deadline: September 30. Recruiting will take place on an ongoing basis.