Head of the regional direction of interaction and development of communities in Desyate kvitnya, GO

Project name: "Protection of internally displaced persons and the population affected by the conflict, empowerment of communities".

Organization: "Tenth of April", executive partner of the UN Refugee Agency in Ukraine

Position: Head of the regional direction of interaction and development of communities - Odesa region

Place works:m. Odesa

Employment: 100%

Duration of the project:until 12/31/2026

Application deadline: until March 31, 2026. We reserve the right to stop this contest at any time at our sole discretion.

"Tenth of April" is a public organization that works to improve the protection of internally displaced persons (IDPs), the population affected by the conflict, by providing legal, social, psychological and humanitarian assistance, promotes changes in legislation, involvement of communities in responding to emergency situations and finding long-term solutions, in cooperation with authorities and supporting their potential, with a special emphasis on the most vulnerable groups.

The public organization "Tenth of April" applies the principles of equal opportunities and diversity in its personnel policy. Any person, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, health status, or any other characteristic, has an equal opportunity for employment in our organization. We encourage people with disabilities, young professionals and/or members of other minorities and vulnerable groups to apply!

We are looking for a dynamic and proactive team player who is interested in communication, effective communication and self-development in order to protect internally displaced persons and persons affected by conflict.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Organize, coordinate and control: the work of identifying volunteers, initiative groups and/or associations of citizens, organizations that provide assistance to IDPs and persons affected by the military conflict in order to establish communication and interaction; organization of events for initiative groups and communities; providing assistance with community development and finding resources.

• Provide practical support for the regional implementation of local CSO support programs in terms of compliance with procedures, criteria and quality standards.
• Conduct monitoring visits to assess the situation with IDPs and the work of subordinates.
• Visit state and local self-government bodies and establish effective communication with government officials, monitoring the situation and forming an algorithm for solving the problems of communities affected by the armed conflict.
• Coordinate the implementation of educational and educational events, as well as activities aimed at expanding the opportunities of communities.
• Provide methodological and advisory assistance to subordinates in drawing up project documentation, preparing methodological materials, grant applications, and accompanying documentsents.
• Compile, make changes and monitor the implementation of plans and programs.
• Ensure the collection, summarization and primary analysis of information on the results of activities, challenges and needs, prepares analytical reports and proposals for the head of the department.
• Perform effective planning, organization, coordination and control of the activities of subordinates persons.
• Report on the results of your work.

Qualification requirements

Technical skills

Education:

• Higher education in the field of social sciences, social work, law, psychology, public administration or related fields.

Experience:

• Experience of working with IDPs, conflict-affected population or other vulnerable groups.
• Experience of working in the field of public interaction, humanitarian or social projects is an advantage.
• Confirmed experience of organization and conducting

  events, trainings or workshops.

• Experience in strengthening the capacity of CSOs and/or public structures (councils, committees, etc.) will be an advantage.
  
  Skills:
  Developed facilitation, communication skills and interaction with people.
  Ability to build trust and work with different population groups on the basis of respect.

• Ability to plan and organize own work, attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
  Basic understanding of the principles of protection and community-based approaches.
  
  

Languages:

• Ukrainian is mandatory.
• English is preferred.

Competencies:

• Community mobilization and engagement.
• Stakeholder engagement management and

  partnership development.

• Group facilitation and public speaking.

• Analytical thinking and problem solving.

• Cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity.

• Responsibility, reliability and integrity.

• Quality preparation of reports and documentation.

• Readiness for business trips.

• Availability of a personal PC.

Procedure application:

Send your resume and motivation letter to the address: [email protected]  with the subject "Head of the regional direction of interaction and development of communities - Odesa region".

In case of questions, contact the e-mail: [email protected]

Submitting feedback on the vacancy is the first stage of selection. If you did not receive an invitation to an interview, it means that your resume was not selected, and the experience and skills of other candidates turned out to be more suitable for the position. We appreciate your interest and the time you have taken to apply. At the stage of the backindividual feedback is not provided on the day of selection.