Project Manager (Project Manager) in Handicap international

HEALTH PROJECT MANAGER  

 COUNTRY: Ukraine 

 REPORTS TO: Area Manager South Ukraine 

 LOCATION: Mykolaiv 

 GENERAL MISSION 

Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity. 

Handicap International “HI” (operating as Humanity & Inclusion) is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.  

HI is currently opening a multi-sectoral life-saving assistance to displaced and non-displaced populations in Ukraine such as :  Protection, shelter, health, NFIs, food security and livelihoods, water, sanitation, hygiene, and education and strengthening and supporting access to mental health and psychosocial support; provision of basic and domestic items including food, unrestricted cash assistance, and core relief items.  

Please note that final JD may differ in some areas from what is indicated in this document 

General Mission 

Reporting to the Area Manager, the Health Project Manager contributes to the implementation of HI’s health strategy in the area of operations. He or she is responsible for the implementation of his/her project which aims to address specifics needs (mental health and psycho-social support, protection, functional and physical rehabilitation) of vulnerable displaced persons. The project is primarily responding to the needs of internally displaced persons but also aims at supporting host communities and local services by addressing identified needs, and by promoting inclusive humanitarian assistance. 

He/she ensures the optimal management of resources allocated to his/her project, and coordinates with HI Logistics, Finance and human resources services for a timely and efficient assistance delivery. He/she regularly reports to the Area Manager and other Managers involved in HI’s strategy implementation in-country (i.e. Rehabilitation, MHPSS, other fields of expertise according to HI’s mandate and evolution of needs). 

MISSIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES  

1. Management  
1.1 Line-manages the project’s team members (rehabilitation and MHPSS): 
a. Sets individual objectives, evaluates individual performance, contributes towards the professional & career development of his/her team members, monitors competences.  
1.2 Organizes and leads regular team meetings. Organizes and facilitates MHPSS clinical supervision and case discussion meetings. 
1.3 Manages the recruitment and selection of new team members/open positions. 
1.4 Ensures strict application and respect of the program’s Internal Regulations by the project team.  
 
2. Expertise: Mental health, psycho-social and physical rehabilitation support for persons with Specific Needs 
 
2.1 Assessments: To conduct rapid assessments at the community level to identify priority needs related to person with Specific Needs (MHPSS and Physical Rehabilitation). 
2.2 Project Strategy: To identify strategic priorities for health interventions in coordination with the Area Manager and other HI sector PMs. 
2.3 Technical Tools – Setup all the necessary technical tools and guidance in compliance with HI technical framework. Ensure that those tools are coordinated with other sectors and modalities of intervention of HI and other partners. In close collaboration with Technical specialist and Technical referent, provide relevant inputs to the StratOps and StraTech. Ensure that activities received the relevant technical support in accordance with technical guidelines. Ensure regular technical quality control of projects and issues warnings or recommendations. Contributes to the development of research and innovation projects in the region when relevant, in his/her sectorial scope. Suggest and steer technical innovation projects. Identify the priorities of Research and Studies and steer R&S. Contributes to the Technical Divisions professional channel animation. Contributes to the global animation of the professional channels under his sectorial scope coming from the Technical Divisions (community of practice...). Animate a local talent pool in his sectorial scope (carry out technical interviews of candidates and produce recommendations, identify needs regarding trainings). 
2.4 Coordination: To participate in the local sectorial meetings (remote/in-person) and organize bilateral meetings with other Health actors to identify gaps and priorities. This will also extend to other Basic Needs sectors such as WASH, Shelter/NFIs,and Food Assistance as requested.  
2.5 Strategy: Identify and follow strategic partnership with local organization, DPO and CSO, support those organizations in developing their activity.  
 
3. Implementation and Monitoring:  
 
3.1 Ensures project implementation, in collaboration with the relevant services and in line with general standards and procedures:  
a. Ensures the planning of activities and establishes action plans;  
b. Ensures that activities are implemented in line with the project proposal and the allocated budget;  
c. Manages expenditures and ensures a follow up of budget lines for his/her activities;  
d. Ensures that activities are implemented according to internal quality and technical standards and, if necessary, proposes adjustment or improvements to help meet objectives;  
e. Prepares and monitors partnership agreements with implementing partners and other potential partners;  
f. Ensures the effective implementation and follow up of institutional policies (PSEA, mandatory cross-cutting approaches, etc.) on his/her project;  
g. Coordinates and collaborates with relevant internal services, especially logistics, RH, finance and technical resources. 
 
3.2 Ensures project data management:  
a. Ensures that the appropriate data collection and management tools are in place on the project, in line with global standards;  
b. Ensures that data related to the project is collected and compiled in the project database;  
c. Carries out regular verifications and makes any necessary corrections in the activity database.  
 
3.3 Ensures project reporting:  
a. Monitors the achievement of results and indicators, as per the logical framework  
b. Is in charge of producing the appropriate reporting tools: monthly situation report, PM Box;  
c. Reports regularly to the line manager;  
d. Writes reports for the funding agencies when relevant and monitors donor deadlines (grants, reporting, audits) concerning the project;  
e. Guarantees the proper archiving of information.  
 
3.4 Prepares and steers project evaluation and capitalization:  
a. Plans and monitors project evaluations;  
b. Produces project capitalization and learning from experience material.  
 
4. Influence & Communication:  
 
a. Contributes to HI’s external influence by participating in relevant networks;  
b. Communicates on the project to partners, authorities and stakeholders when relevant. 
 
5. Strategy & business development:  
 
a. Contributes to program or country operational strategy (StratOp):  
b. Drafts new project proposals for the continuity or expansion of the project  
c. Contributes to the drafting of new proposals for new opportunities. 
 
 
PROFILE SOUGHT 

Qualification(s): 
 
 - Social sciences and psychology licence(minimum) 

Preferable: Master of psychology, Master of social sciences 

Experience:

• Minimum three years in similar position of management in the humanitarian sector or in public/private services to vulnerable persons.  
• Previous experience in HI or in another international NGO. 

Skills:

• English and Ukrainian – intermediate/upper intermediate 

• Knowledge and use of the common IT tools 

• Team building 

• Training capacities 

• Knowledge of the humanitarian principles and framework 

• Knowledge of the Global Health approach 

Personal qualities: 

• Excellent management and communication skills and diplomacy; 

• Autonomous and initiative-taking;      

• Flexibility; 

• Problem solving skills;  

• Practical, dynamic and solution oriented; 

• Ability to work as part of a team/network and able to support a positive working environment; 

• High level of motivation and proactivity. 

• Excellent capacity to withstand pressure and manage stress; 

• Emotional maturity. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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

Type of employment: Full-time

Benefits Package:

• 30 calendar days for annual leaves 

• Medical Insurance for HI staff and one dependent (tax paid by HI)
• Individual counselling sessions for HI staff
• 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. 

All interested candidates irrespective of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.

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. 

How to apply:

Attention: Please send your CV in English.

Please note that the application deadline is 03 March 2025. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the application closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

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).

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Керівник проектів та програм у сфері фізичного та психологічного здоров’я 

 ПІДЗВІТНІСТЬ: Регіональний менеджер в південному регіоні 

 МІСЦЕ РОЗТАШУВАННЯ: Миколаїв 

ЗАГАЛЬНІ ОБОВ’ЯЗКИ 

outraged by the injustice faced Unity and inclusion, enriched with personal differences, in which everyone can live with a sense of dignity. 

Handicap International (abbreviated name Hi, works Inclusion) is an independent and uninvolved international humanitarian organization that works with people who have been in poverty and rejection, conflict and catastrophe. Working with people with disabilities and representatives of other vulnerable groups, our actions and ideas are focused on meeting their basic needs, improving living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and fundamental human rights.  

1. Control:

1.1. To manage the work of team participants (rehabilitologists and MZSPS):

a. to determine individual goals, to evaluate the quality of work of individuals, to take care of the professional and career development of their team staff, to control the competence of the work.  

1.2. Organize and regular meetings with the team. Organize and promote clinical supervision on the MZSPS and meetings. 

1.3. Manage the admission process and recruit new employees or fill in new positions. 

1.4. Ensure clear adherence and respect for the internal rules of the program by project participants.  

2. Competence: Mental health, psychosocial and rehabilitation support for persons with special needs

2.1. Evaluation: to rapidly assess the community level to identify priority needs of persons with special needs (MZSPP and physical rehabilitation). 

2.2. Project Strategy: identify strategic priorities for health care interference together with a regional manager and other project executives in this HI sector. 

2.3. Technical tools - adjusting the necessary technical tools and instructions according to HI requirements. Coordinate the use of these tools in other sectors and areas of intervention or its partners. In cooperation with a technical specialist and referent, enter the relevant data to the Stratops and Stratech. Check the sufficiency of technical support of each activity according to the technical instructions. Provide regular technical control of projects, prepare information about complications and recommendations. Promote the research and innovation of the project in the field of its/its responsibility. To offer and direct technical innovation projects. Determine priorities in the work of research and study. Work on the dynamic reproduction of the professional channel of technical units. Work on dynamic reproduction of professional channels in the field of his/her responsibility at the request of technical units (a group of practitioners, etc.). Refreshing a pool of talents within its competence (conducts technical interviews with candidates, develops recommendations, determines the needs for trainings). 

2.4. Coordination: take part inlocal sectoral meetings (online and personally) and organize bilateral meetings with health agents to identify shortcomings and priorities. The same applies to other sectors of basic needs such as WASH sets, the provision of shelter/non -food products and food products.  

2.5. Strategy: Identify and track strategic partnership opportunities with local organizations, a data protection commissioner and the public sector organizer, support these organizations and promote their development.  

3. Introduction and observation: