Sector Lead Expert (ERMS) in Karitas Ukrayini, Mizhnarodniy Blagodiyniy Fond

The international charity fund Caritas of Ukraine is looking for a Sector Lead Expert (ERMS).

Main duties:

• Provides sectoral leadership of the ERMS direction within multisectoral programs.
• Responsible for the integrity, logic, quality and consistency of all ERMS interventions in projects.
• Participates in the development and updating of project documentation (ERMS intervention logic, indicators, risks, sustainability).
• Coordinates the work of ERMS Lead and Senior Experts, ensuring methodological consistency of sub-directions (agro, MSD, winterization, etc.).
• Ensures complementarity of ERMS with other sectors (WASH, Shelter, Protection).
• Supports the ERMS component at all stages of the project cycle: launch, implementation, adaptation, completion and reporting.
• Ensures control quality, adherence to schedules and achievement of results of ERMS activities.
• Initiates and coordinates risk management of the ERMS component (technical, operational, contextual).
• Works with the MEAL team to define indicators, analyze results and use data for program decisions.
• Provides technical input to donor and internal reports.
• Participates in capacity development ERMS teams, training and mentoring.
• Represents the ERMS direction in internal and external coordination mechanisms.
• Makes regular field visits for technical support and monitoring.

Requirements:

• Higher education in the field of economics, development, social sciences, agricultural sciences or related fields.
• Work experience in the field of ERMS, livelihoods, early recovery or economic development - from 3 years.
• Experience of sectoral or program leadership in humanitarian or development projects.
• Practical experience of working with international donors and donor reporting.
• Work experience in international organizations or large humanitarian programs.
• Experience in team coordination and staff capacity development.
• In-depth understanding of ERMS / Livelihoods / Early Recovery approaches.
• Experience in program quality and risk management.
• Availability of written recommendations from a previous employer.

Necessary knowledge and  professional skills:

• Skills in software design, logical frameworks, theory of change and indicators.
• Ability to work with project and donor documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with MEAL systems will be an advantage.
• Fluent command of the Ukrainian language; English - at the level (B2+).

Personal qualities and skills:

• Strong leadership and coordination skills.
• Strategic and systems thinking.
• Ability to work under high uncertainty.
• Developed communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to make informed decisions and take responsibility.
• Orientation on quality, sustainability and real impact programs.

We offer:

• Official employment.
• Competitive salary level.
• Resources required to complete assigned tasks.
• Opportunity for professional growth.
• Opportunity to be part of a team of a large network of charitable organizations.

We offer more than just a job - with us you have the opportunity to develop and contribute to quality changes in society!

Caritas of Ukraine strives to create and maintain an environment that promotes the basic value of human dignity and prevents harassment, abuse and exploitation of its employees, partners and beneficiaries.

A candidate for this position should familiarize himself with the policies and procedures of the Security System and the Code of Conduct for employees before the interview.

Policies and procedures can be found on our website: https://caritas.ua/sfg/

Please note that this position requires a number of background checks, including reference checks from previous employers and criminal record checks.

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If you have successful relevant experience and meet the requirements of the vacancy, please send resume and motivation letter to the email address: [email protected]

The deadline for reviewing your resume is from 1 to several weeks before the vacancy closes. Please note that for your resume to be considered, it is important that your experience, skills and motivation to join our team (specified in the motivation letter) match the job description.