Pedagogical Technical Officer in Handicap international

 PEDAGOGICAL TECHNICAL OFFICER – ATLAS LOGISTIQUE  

COUNTRY:   Ukraine 

REPORTS TO:   Capacity Building Project Manager – Atlas Logistique 

LOCATION:  Dnipro / Roving  

Please send your CV in English.

GENERAL MISSION  

Atlas Logistique (AL) is an operational unit of Handicap International - Humanity and Inclusion (HI), specialized in the delivery of aid, in support of organizations and the humanitarian system.   

To date, HI has deployed Atlas Logistique interventions in 14 countries via its transport and storage platforms, civil engineering activities, logistics analysis and capacity-building activities. 

In Ukraine, HI has deployed the Atlas Logistique component of its intervention since March 2022.  Currently, HI/AL proposes mutualized storage (including cold chain and temperature controlled in certain locations) in three hubs (in Dnipro, in Kharkiv and in Mykolaiv), as well as transportation services (including in hard-to-reach destinations) to other humanitarian actors. To date, HI has supported over 50 humanitarian organizations (NGOs or UN agencies thanks to these services.  

Drawing on its large experience in humanitarian logistics, HI is now launching a capacity-building project as part of the Atlas Logistique component of its intervention in Ukraine, aimed at sharing its expertise with humanitarian organizations in Ukraine through the implementation of capacity-building actions (trainings, awareness-raising, technical support, etc.).  

Reporting directly to the Atlas Logistique Capacity-Building Project Manager, the role of the Pedagogical Technical Officer consists in contributing to the implementation of the capacity-Building component of the Atlas Logistique pillar of HI’s intervention in Ukraine by creating and adapting capacity-building (training, awareness-raising, on-the-job coaching) curricula in order to meet skills, knowledge and good practices acquisition objectives for adult professionals the project intends to support.  

The position based in Dnipro with punctual visits in different sites for the implementation of activities, such as Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, and possibly other locations in Eastern or Southern Ukraine.  

MISSIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES 

Mission 1: Technical Support 

• Design training modules, aligning with technical expertise of Atlas and competencies defined with the Project Manager. 

• Offer technical guidance and support to the Project Manager, adapting tools to standards. 

• Ensure training activities comply with quality and technical standards, proposing improvements as needed. 

• Supports technically HI’s team members (including Atlas Logistique team members) delivering trainings or other types of capacity-building actions to gain greater command on improved pedagogic practices, to enhance knowledge sharing during sessions 

• Adapt activities based on audit recommendations, ensuring technical quality and relevance within expertise. 

• Contribute to evaluation frameworks and implement technical quality improvement recommendations. 

• Assist the translator in the translation of all capacity building tools and processes. 

• Lead the technical learning of the project, incorporating lessons learned and best practices. 

Mission 2:  Reporting and monitoring 

• Facilitate regular reporting on capacity-building efforts, analyzing technical data. 

• Contributes to any internal and external project monitoring mission or project evaluation. 

• Contribute to the analysis of the quality of capacity building actions and satisfactory acquisition of knowledge know how and good practices by targeted audience through designing tools and methodologies and analyzing the outcomes. 

Mission 3: Contribution to liaison with external stakeholders 

• Upon request by the PM or the Ops Manager, represents Humanity & Inclusion on aspects related to capacity-building in the project areas with relevant stakeholders, such as local, national and international targeted organizations or key informants.  

PROFILE SOUGHT 

Qualification(s):

• Bachelor degree and/or master degree in Pedagogical Engineering / Education / Capacity Building 

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years in design of pedagogical content preferably for adults  

• Previous experience working with the humanitarian Sector or logistics sector would be an asset  

        Skills:

• Experience in designing educational content for an adult audience and/or management of an educational project for an adult audience.  

• Ability to apply pedagogy and creativity in educational contexts. 

• Excellent reporting skills (written and oral communication); 

• Proficiency in office software: word, excel, power point. 

• Collaboration in a global organization 

• Fluency in Ukrainian and in Russian, good level of written and spoken English 

• Knowledge of project management would be an asset 

Personal qualities:

• Communication skills, open-mindedness, creativity, pro-activity; 

• Good problem solving skills; 

• Autonomous and initiative-taking;  

• Patience, flexibility and diplomacy; 

• Sense of humour; 

 WORKING CONDITIONS:

Contract: Employment contract (according to Ukrainian legislation) Fixed-Term

Type of employment: Full-time

Benefits Package:

• 30 calendar days for annual leaves 
• 12 days of internal wellbeing paid leaves annually (pro-rata)
• Medical Insurance for HI staff and one dependent (tax paid by HI)
• Individual counselling sessions for HI staff
• Relocation package might be granted for the managerial positions and key positions if needed 
• Relevant supportive measures for person with disabilities (if needed)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

HI is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics. 

If you have a disability and require any special arrangements to assist you during the interview, please inform us with the necessary details.

Handicap International has clear institutional policies on "Child Protection", "Anti-fraud, Bribery and Corruption", "Disability, Gender and Age" and "Protection of Beneficiaries from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment”. It is therefore mandatory for all staff to commit themselves to respect, uphold and promote these policies, and to sign the HI Code and Conduct.

By submitting the CV application, the applicant gives his/her consent to the processing of his/her personal data (in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine).

ТЕХНІЧНИЙ СПЕЦІАЛІСТ З РОЗБУДОВИ ПОТЕНЦІАЛУ З ПЕДАГОГІЧНОЮ ОСВІТОЮ – ATLAS LOGISTIQUE  

КРАЇНА: УКРАЇНА 

ПІДПОРЯДКУВАННЯ: Проєктний Менеджер з Розбудови Потенціалу – Atlas Logistique 

ЛОКАЦІЯ: Дніпро / відрядження

 Please send your resume in English.

GENERAL CONDITIONS'LANGUAGES 

Atlas Logistique (AL) is an operating division of Handicap International - Humanity and Inclusion (HI) specializing in the delivery of aid, support to humanitarian organizations and the humanitarian system as a whole.

To date, HI has deployed Atlas Logistique in 14 countries through its transportation and warehousing platforms, civil engineering, logistics analysis and capacity building activities.

In Ukraine, HI has deployed the Atlas Logistique component in its operations since March 2022. Currently, HI/AL offers shared storage in three hubs: in Dnipro, Kharkiv and Mykolaiv, as well as transportation services (including delivery to hard-to-reach destinations) for other humanitarian actors. To date, HI has provided assistance to more than 50 humanitarian organizations (NGOs and UN agencies) with these services.

Building on its extensive experience in humanitarian logistics, HI is now launching a capacity-building project within the Atlas Logistique component of its intervention in Ukraine, aimed at sharing expertise with other humanitarian organizations in Ukraine, by implementing actions with capacity building (through training, awareness sessions, technical support, etc.)

Reporting directly to the Capacity Building Project Manager Atlas Logistique, the role of the Technical Specialist with Teaching Experience is to facilitate the implementation of the component AtlasLogistique of capacity building as an integral part of the HI in Ukraine, by creating and adapting training program for capacity building (trainings, awareness sessions, on-the-job training) to achieve the objectives of acquiring skills, knowledge and best practices of the relevant professionals we intend to support under this project. 

The position is based in Dnipro with periodic trips to various locations such as Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhyalife, for the purpose of carrying out activities, as well as, possibly, to other locations in the East or South of Ukraine. 

TASK / SCOPE OF COMPETENCE

Task 1: Tech Support 

• Develops training modules according to technical expertise of Atlas and competencies outlined by the Project Manager. 

• Provides technical recommendations and support to the Project Manager and adapts tools to existing standards. 

• Ensures that educational activities meet quality and technical standards, suggesting improvements where necessary. 

• Provides technical support to HI team members (including Atlas Logistique team members) by providing training or refresher sessions potential to better master improved pedagogical practices to increase the level of knowledge sharing during the sessions. 

• Adapts activities based on audit recommendations, ensures technical quality and compliance with expert knowledge. 

• Contributes to the development of the evaluation system and implements  recommendations for improving technical quality. 

• Helps the translator translate all the tools and processes used to build capacity. 

• Manages the technical side of the learning process in the project, working on bugs and applying best practices. 

Task 2: Reporting and Monitoring

• Contributes to regular reporting of capacity building efforts by analyzing technical data. 

• Contributes to internal and external project monitoring missions and project evaluation activities. 

development of tools and methodologies and analysis of activity results. 

Task 3: Ensuring interaction with other companieshiccuped sides. 

• At the request of the Project Manager or Operations Manager, is a representative Humanity & Inclusion on capacity-building aspects of project implementation in liaison with relevant stakeholders such as local, national and international target organizations and key coordinators. 

DESIRABLE QUESTIONNAIRES DATA

Qualification:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Engineering and Pedagogy/Education/Empowerment

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the development of educational materials (preferably for an adult audience)

• Prior experience in the humanitarian or logistics sector will be an advantage 

      Skills: 

• Experience in developing educational content for an adult audience

• and/or management of educational projects for adult audiences.

• The ability to apply pedagogy and creativity in the educational process.

• Excellent reporting skills (written and verbal);

• Proficient command of office software: Word, Excel, Power Point. 

• Cooperation skills in an international organization

• Fluency in Ukrainian and Russian, good command of written and spoken English

• Knowledge of project management will be an advantage 

Personal qualities:

• Good communication skills, impartiality, creativity, proactivity; 

• Good problem-solving skills; 

• Autonomy and initiative; 

• Patience, flexibility and diplomacy; 

• Sense of humor. 

 TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Contract:Employment contract (according to the legislation of Ukraine) Term

Employment type:Full time

Advantages:

• 30 calendar days of annual leave
• 12 days of annual paid wellness leave (pro-rated time worked)
• Health insurance for HI employees and one family member (supplement paid by HI)
• Individual psychological counseling for HI employees
• Relocation package can be provided for management and key positions if necessary
• Appropriate support measures for a person with disabilities (if needed)

OPTIONS

HI is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.

All interested candidates, regardless of age, gender, disability, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or other characteristics, are encouraged to apply for the position.

If you have a disability and require any special arrangements to assist you during the interview, please let us know the necessary details.

Handicap International has transparent institutional policies on Child Protection, Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption, Disability, Gender and Age and Protecting Beneficiaries from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment. They are binding on all employees who are required to respect, uphold and promote these policies and sign the HI Code of Conduct.

By submitting a resume, the applicant consents to the processing of his personal data (in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine).