Project Manager (Livelihoods Unit) in Red Cross Ukraine

The National Committee of the Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) announces a competition for the position of Head (Project Manager) of Livelihoods Unit 

The Ukrainian Red Cross Society is the largest humanitarian organization in Ukraine, which is one of the first to respond to all emergencies in the country and provide assistance to those who need it most.

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The Ukrainian Red Cross is thousands of people across Ukraine who make the world a better place every day.

The Head of the Livelihood Unit of the Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) is responsible support the Unit  in the key areas of strategic development, coordination , tech support and management of the URCS livelihoods programme. He / she will ensure the technical capacity, the programming and the internal and external coordination for the achievement of the strategic objectives

Essential Tasks:

The Head of Unit is responsible for the following tasks: 

1. Strategic direction to support URCS in its Livelihood Response 
2. Strategic Alignment: Ensure all URCS actions with partners align with URCS’s One Plan and adapt to evolving needs and context in the country.
3. Internal Coordination: Develop and manage an internal coordination mechanism with Livelihood Sub-sectors/ sector leads,  and other units for integrated recovery programming.
4. Communication: Maintain reporting and communication lines with the Line Manager, partners, and other departments/units within URCS.
5. Information Sharing: Maintain an overview of collective actions and ensure appropriate information sharing and communication lines with partners and stakeholders for maximum synergies.
6. Programme Coherence: Ensure coherence among URCS-supported livelihood programmes with other supports, programmes, and partners.
7. Strategy Development: Support URCS in developing its internal and external livelihoods strategy, technical capacity, programming, and coordination.
8. Management of all aspects of Programme Implementation 
9. Supervise Activities: Oversee and monitor all URCS Livelihoods activities.
10. Resource Management: Ensure proper engagement of team assets, financial resources, and facilities.
11. Compliance: Ensure operations adhere to organizational principles and standards 
12. Reporting: Provide timely and accurate financial, narrative, and pledge-based reports.
13. Beneficiary System: Maintain a system for beneficiary prioritization, registration, and monitoring.
14. Accountability: Support accountability and beneficiary communication activities, making the best use of existing URCS’s CEA/ PMER tools and mechanisms. 
15. Cluster Liaison: Liaise with the Livelihoods and Food Security Cluster to ensure actions are evidence-based and aligned with strategic goals.
16. Proposal Support: proactively assist in developing and implementing livelihood proposals, ensuring timely and effective execution while mainstreaming gender, age, and diversity.
17. Operating Environment Monitoring: Continuously monitor and analyze the operating environment, adjust operations as needed, and provide legal and risk assessment advice.
18. Project Reviews: Support monitoring and after-action reviews/ PDMs etc. to identify lessons learned and potential for scaling up.
19. Region and Branch Coordination: Ensure coherence of livelihoods-related activities between headquarters and branches, and with other programme departments.
20. Data Analysis: Coordinate staff to enhance data collection and analysis for assessing livelihood support opportunities.
21. Knowledge Sharing: Document and disseminate learning to build in-house capacity for livelihoods programming. Regular team meetings to share programme development, learnings etc.
22. Supervision and Support to Programme Staff 
23. Supervise Sector Specialists: Guide sector specialists to achieve overall operation objectives.
24. Capacity Building: Support capacity building needs related to livelihoods relief and recovery activities.
25. Training: Facilitate relevant training for staff and volunteers involved in livelihoods activities.
26. Finance/Administration coordination: Directly coordinate with finance and administration staff assigned to projects/ program.
27. Collaboration: Work closely with the Line Manager and organization management to support all aspects of the livelihoods program.
28. Effective Representation and Advocacy 
29. Build Relationships: Foster good relations with national authorities, international organizations, donor governments, and other entities.
30. Document Best Practices: Facilitate the documentation and dissemination of best practices and lessons learned from livelihood programs.
31. Coordinate Partnerships: Support and position livelihood activities conducted with external agencies, including INGOs and UN agencies.
32. Stay Informed: Keep updated on livelihoods programming by other actors and coordinate as necessary.
33. External Coordination: Represent URCS in coordination meetings with key stakeholders and foster cooperative alliances.
34. Raise Awareness: Promote livelihoods concepts and programming options among multidisciplinary staff at all levels, in line with organizational policy and strategy.

Other Tasks 

• Follow URCS’s standard procedures in Finance, HR, Procurement, and Logistics.
• Establish and maintain proper performance management systems.
• Facilitate translation and interpretation support as may be needed. 
• Perform any other operational support tasks as directed by the Line Manager.

Reporting lines 

• Direct reporting Line to the URCS Head of Recovery Department 

Required Skills and Working Experience 

• Educational/Professional Background: Relevant background in rural/agricultural or urban livelihoods (e.g., income-generating activities, small enterprises, micro-finance, vocational training).
• Management Experience: Proven experience in managing and supporting staff. Good understanding of project cycle management, including planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Humanitarian Experience: Previous work with Red Cross, URCS, Government Institutions, INGOs, or UN.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Experience in monitoring program progress and timely reporting.
• Local Government Experience: Experience working with local governments.
• Proposal Preparation: Skilled in preparing needs and evidence-based project proposals, budgeting, and writing reports.
• RCRC Movement Knowledge: Knowledge of the RCRC Movement, URCS, and IFRC’s tools is desirable.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in using email, internet, and basic administration, finance, and logistics.
• Language Skills: Fluent in Ukrainian and English, spoken and written.

Personal qualities 

• Good time management skills and works well in a team. 
• Integrity and honesty in dealing with confidential information. 
• Able to work independently and execute tasks in a reliable and competent manner. 
• Strong ability to communicate with people and colleagues at different levels. 

The Ukrainian Red Cross Society offers:

• Interesting, diverse and multitasking work;
• Employment in accordance with the Labor Code;
• Timely payment of salary;
• A friendly and close-knit team of like-minded people;
• Participation in trainings and seminars in Ukraine and abroad.
• Unique experience in the largest public organization in Ukraine

We aim to create a safe and inclusive environment at URCS that will provide all employees and volunteers, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, or sexual orientation,  equal access to opportunities, protection of their dignity, and equal rights. 

We are an employer with equal opportunities for all employees, including people with disabilities. 

We do not discriminate in our recruitment and employment practices based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, or age. 

Sexual exploitation and abuse are prohibited in all forms. The organization implements a policy to prevent sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, and abuse, including in the workplace.  

Location: Kyiv

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and Cover letter in English only to [email protected] 

Due to a large number of requests, we contact candidates who fully meet the requirements of the vacancy.

Національний комітет Товариства Червоного Хреста України (ТХЧУ) оголошує конкурс на посаду  Керівник відділу життєзабезпечення та відновлення (Проектний менеджер).

Товариство Червоного Хреста України - найбільша гуманітарна організація України, яка одна з найперших реагує на всі надзвичайні ситуації в країні і надає допомогу тим, хто найбільше її потребує.

Відчуваєте, що можете зробити світ кращим? Приєднуйтесь до Товариства Червоного Хреста України: 

• Можливість творити добро: Допоможіть тим, хто цього потребує, і відчуйте натхнення  від зробленого внеску  
• Нові знання та навички: Пройдіть цікаві тренінги, станьте волонтером або співробітником і отримайте досвід, який стане у пригоді в житті.
• Друзі та однодумці: Приєднуйтесь до команди небайдужих людей, які завжди готові прийти на допомогу.
• Гордість за свої дії: Долучайтесь та відчуйтесь гордість за те, що ви – герой!

ТЧХУ – це тисячі людей по всій Україні, які щодня роблять світ кращим.

Керівник відділу засобів до існування Товариства Червоного Хреста України (ТЧХУ) відповідає за підтримку підрозділу в ключових сферах стратегічного розвитку, координації, технічної підтримки та управління програмою ТЧХУ. Він/вона забезпечуватиме технічну спроможність, програмування, внутрішню і зовнішню координацію для досягнення стратегічних цілей.

Обов’язки:

Керівник відділу відповідає за наступні завдання:

1. Стратегічний напрямок підтримки ТЧХУ:
2. Стратегічне узгодження: переконатися, що діяльність ТЧХУ з партнерами узгоджуються з Єдиним планом ТЧХУ і адаптуються до мінливих потреб і контексту в країні.
3. Внутрішня координація: розробити і керувати механізмом внутрішньої координації для інтегрованої діяльності з відновлення.
4. Зв'язок: підтримувати звітність і зв'язок з безпосереднім керівником, партнерами та іншими відділами/підрозділами в ТЧХУ.
5. Обмін інформацією: забезпечити обмін іnformation with partners and stakeholders to maximize synergies.
6. Programme coherence: sensure coherence between the livelihoods programs supported by TCHU with other supports, programs and partners.
7. Strategy development: support TCHU in developing internal and external strategy for livelihoods, technical capacity, program activities and coordination.
8. Manage all aspects of Program implementation
>Ensure appropriate involvement of team, financial resources and equipment.
9. Compliance:Ensure activities meet organizational principles and standards
10. Reportability: strong>provide timely and accurate financial, descriptive reports and reports.
11. Beneficiary system: maintain a prioritization, registration and monitoring system.
12. Accountability :maintain accountability and communication activities using existing CEA/PMOZ TCHU tools and mechanisms.
13. Cluster Liaison: Liaise with Facilitation Cluster livelihoods and food security to ensure that activities are evidence-based and aligned with strategic objectives.
14. Project application support:proactively assist in the development and implementation of project applications for facilities to existence, ensuring timely and effective performance with respect to gender, age and diversity.
15. Work environment monitoring:continuous monitoring and analysis of the work environment, adjusting operations as necessary and providing legal advice and counsel on risk assessment.
16. Project reviews:Maintain project monitoring and review to identify lessons learned and potential for expansion.
17. Regional and branch coordination :ensure coherence of livelihood activities between head office and branches and with other program departments.
18. Data analysis:coordinate staff work to improve data collection and analysis to assess opportunities for livelihood support.
19. Knowledge sharing: document and share knowledge to build internal capacity for livelihood program activities. Regular team meetings to develop program activities, training, etc.
20. Supervise and support program staff
21. Supervise sector specialists:manage by sector specialists to achieve overall operational objectives.
22. Capacity building:supporting capacity building needs related to relief and livelihoods recovery activities.
< li>Training:facilitate appropriate training of staff and volunteers participating in dlivelihood activities.
23. Finance/Administrative Coordination:Coordinate directly with financial and administrative staff assigned to projects/programs.
24. Collaboration:work closely with line manager and organization management to support all aspects of the livelihood program.
25. Effective representation and advocacy
26. Build relationships:develop good relationships with national authorities, international organizations, donor governments and other organizations.
27. Document best practices:facilitate documentation and dissemination best practices and lessons learned from livelihoods program activities.
28. Coordinate partnerships:support livelihoods activities with external agencies, including international non-governmental organizations and UN agencies.
29. External coordination:represent TCHU in coordination meetings with key stakeholders and facilitate joint alliances.
30. Raising awareness :promotion of livelihood concepts and program options among all levels in line with organizational policy and strategy.

Other Tasks

Reporting

< li>Line of direct reporting to the Head of the Recovery Department of the TCHHU

Required skills and work experience

• Education/professional training: relevant experience in a rural/agricultural or urban setting (e.g. income generating activities, small businesses, microfinance, vocational training).
• Management experience: proven experience management and personnel support. Good understanding of project cycle management, including planning, implementation and monitoring.
• Humanitarian experience:previous work with the Red Cross, TCHU, government agencies, international NGOs or the UN.
• Monitoring and reporting:experience in monitoring program progress and timely reporting.
• Experience in local government:experience in working with local government .
• Proposal Preparation: skills in preparing project proposals based on needs and facts, budgeting and report writing.
• Knowledge of the RCRC Movement:
• strong>knowledge of the Red Cross movement, TCHHU and IFRC tools is desirable.
• Computer skills:ability to use e-mail, Internet, basic andadministration, finance and logistics.
• Languages:fluent in Ukrainian and English, spoken and written.

Personal qualities

• Good time management skills and works well in a team.
• Dignity and integrity when dealing with confidential information.
• Able to work independently and perform tasks reliably and competently.
• Strong ability to communicate with people and colleagues at different levels.

The Red Cross Society of Ukraine offers: