Project manager in Pivdenna strategiya rozvitku, GO

GO "Southern Development Strategy" (SDS) is looking for a Project Manager

The approach of our organization is development and piloting innovative solutions in humanitarian response and development. We implement multidisciplinary projects with Unicef, Acted, Mercy Corps,  joint office of DanChurchAid & Norwegian Church Aid in Ukraine, CORE Response, Polish Humanitarian Action and others. 

They concern: (1) restoration of access to water, heat and gas supply;  (2) light and medium home repairs; (3) emergency support in kind, cash and voucher forms; (3) legal assistance on issues of housing, land and property; (4) creation of new economic opportunities; (5) financing and development of local public initiatives. 

Project activities are carried out in 11 regions of Ukraine. The organization has three offices: in Kyiv, Dnipro and Mykolaiv.

We are looking for a specialist who will be responsible for the complex and effective management of the team implementing the project's activities in the communities Mykolaiv and Kherson regions as part of the USAID BHA and Acted consortium project. 

The Project Manager's team includes the following technicians/officials from: (1) Shelter engineer; (2) WASH engineer, (3) Housing, Land and Property Legal Assistance Coordinator.

Will interact with the Finance, Procurement, Logistics, Legal, MEAL and Communications departments of the Organization on a daily basis. 

The project manager reports to and is subordinate to the Operational and Program Directors of the Organization. 

The project includes the following key activities:

1. Carrying out expert technical assessments of the needs in the settlements of the target communities for the planning of the complex restoration project with the support of a MEAL specialist.

2. Provision of legal assistance in matters of receiving state compensation for damaged and destroyed housing; restoration of documents confirming property rights and others with the support of the HLP coordinator.

3. Average repairs to a private dwelling according to BHA instructions with the support of a Shelter engineer. 

4.Repair of water towers, cleaning and drilling of wells, rconstruction of the street water supply with the support of a WASH engineer.

Terms of use: 

- a contract with the FOP of the 3rd group or employment under an employment contract/civil law contract of 14 months with the possibility of extension.

- Remuneration 65,500 hryvnias (FOP group 3 after payment of a single tax, military levy and EUV) or 40,000 hryvnias (labor/civil law contract).

- Office in the center of the city of Mykolaiv;

- Full-time employment;

- Working hours from 9.30 to 18.00 with a lunch break;

- Trial period of 2 months;

- Prospects for career and expert growth, investment in professional training.

Main duties:

1. Development of a plan, a calendar, an algorithm for the implementation of project activities and the distribution of those responsible.

2. Control of those responsible for the quality and timeliness of the implementation of the project implementation plan.

3. Timely identification and minimization of project risks in accordance with the requirements of the Organization and the Donor.

4. Productive cooperation with the Organization's specialists in finance, accounting, logistics, procurement, communication, monitoring and evaluation, lawyers of all levels and others for the sake of a joint team result.

5. Coordination and control over high-quality and timely preparation of project documentation and reporting in accordance with donor standards, including descriptive, statistical, analytical and financial reporting related to project activities;

6. Control of compliance with policies and regulations of Donors and organizations of all processes related to project implementation;

7. Project budget tracking and project procurement in accordance with donor instructions and organizational policies with the support of financial and administrative staff.

8. Presentation of the project during relevant agreements with the Donor's representatives.

9. Coordination of activities and plans with representatives of local offices of international organizations, local self-government and state authorities, law enforcement agencies in the Kherson region.

10. Participation in coordination activities, platforms, including Shelter of the cluster.

11. Field monitoring trips to the location of direct registration, delivery of humanitarian aid to the affected population.

12. Other additional requests are possible as needed.

Qualification requirements:

- Higher education in managerial, legal, technical, socio-behavioral, humanitarian sciences.

- Experience from 3 years in state administration, law enforcement agencies, local self-government, public sector, international development or humanitarian response, business, scientific and educational institutions. 

- Previous experience related to humanitarian response is an advantage.

- Advanced oral and written communication skills in Ukrainian and English (B2) languages ​​for preparing reports and correspondence.

- Intuitive leadership skills and proven experience in managing teams.

The ability to find a common language with people of different social backgrounds. 

- Confident use of spreadsheet programs (Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel).

- Responsible attitude to deadlines, procedures, rules and quality of result.

- Developed emotional intelligence to maintain a healthy atmosphere in the team. 

- Interest in quickly learning new experiences, topics, approaches in work.

- Personal interest in the topics of combating the consequences of war, involving citizens, restoring communities, economic development, and solving socially important problems. 

Principles:

GO "Southern Development Strategy" practices zero tolerance towards discrimination and the use of hate speech against people based on sex, age, appearance, sexuality, gender, language, religion, political views or social origin. The organization strives to create equal and inclusive opportunities. We welcome candidates of all races, ethnicities, ages, social backgrounds, and gender identities.

Selection procedure:

- Send resume and cover letter in English OR in Ukrainian by e-mail[email protected] and indicate in the subject of the letter "Project Manager - Resume". 

Deadline for applicationsuntil December 29, 2024year inclusive.

Candidates will be reviewed and interviewed (online or in person) during December 30-31, 2024.

- Estimated start of work - January 2024.

- Questions should be asked in writing by December 27, 2024 at electronic mail[email protected] and indicate in the subject of the letter"Project manager - Question".