Specialist/Celebrate Project to assist the victim (Victim Assistance Project Officer) in Humanity & Inclusion

VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROJECT OFFICER  

REPORTS TO:   Project Manager 

LOCATION:  Dnipro

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 opened in 2022 a multi-sectoral life-saving assistance to displaced and non-displaced populations in Ukraine such as: protection, health, NFIs, WASH, AVR and strengthening and supporting inclusion, access to the services and the protection of the rights.  

General Mission

Reporting to the Project Manager (PM), the Victim Assistance Project Officer (VA PO) supports the implementation of HI’s comprehensive approach to Victim Assistance (VA) within the area of operations. The VA PO focuses on field-level activities liaising with relevant stakeholders to identify, evaluate and address the specific needs of vulnerable individuals affected by armed violence and conflict. The VA PO ensures effective implementation of field activities, collaborates with HI’s field teams and partners, and contributes to data collection and reporting processes. He/she maintains close coordination with other thematic sectors, such as Protection, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Rehabilitation and Inclusive Humanitarian Action (IHA). Under the guidance of the VA PM and in coordination with other PMs and technical specialists, the VA PO plays a key role in ensuring timely, high-quality VA delivery and fostering engagement with local communities and stakeholders. 

‘Victim Assistance’ (VA), was first a part of a multilateral treaty in the 1997 Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC) and is one of the five pillars of Humanitarian Mine Action. 

Victim Assistance includes broad and specific efforts to address the needs and rights of victims. 

VA specific efforts in Mine Action are the efforts undertaken by the mine action sector to contribute to facilitating access to VA services.VA broader efforts are the efforts undertaken by sectors other than the mine action sector, including delivery of VA services, data collection, coordination, laws and policies.VA services include emergency and continuing medical care, rehabilitation, psychological and psycho-social support, socio-economic inclusion. 

Victim Assistance Standard IMAS 13.10 provides a broad overview of VA specific efforts as a pillar of Mine Action. 

 MISSIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES 

 Responsibility 1:  Field Activity Implementation 

Aim: Ensure high-quality, inclusive victim assistance services are delivered effectively to those in need. 

Activities:

• Implement directly activities, following the technical framework validated by VA PM and VA TO, ensuring alignement with Standards and project objectives. 

• Support the implementation of VA broader efforts , ensuring alignment with project work plans, and collaborating closely with Protection, MHPSS, and Rehabilitation teams. 

• Conduct field visits to engage with key VA service providers, including Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), social services, health centers, and mine action operators. 

• Support the PM in the mobilisation of authorities/ external stakeholders for facilitating project implementation and inform them regularly about the progress made and the challenges faced  

• Assist in organizing and facilitating workshops with service providers to promote collaboration and gather insights on current service provision and gaps in victim assistance. 

• Facilitate regular communication and feedback loops between service providers, beneficiaries, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals. 

• Collect information to support the mapping of VA service providers and identification of referral pathways for the provision of VA services. 

• Collaborate with the VA PM and Protection PM to design and implement field activities aimed at identifying barriers to access and propose solutions to improve inclusivity and outreach efforts. 

 Responsibility 2. Data Collection and Reporting 

Aim: Support evidence-based decision-making and improve project outcomes through accurate and timely data management.

Activities:

• Contribute to the development, review, and updating of tools and methodologies for project implementation  

• Collect and document information from field visits and workshops, focusing on the service access, and training needs of service providers. 

• Maintain a detailed record of beneficiaries and stakeholders engaged during project activities. 

• Contribute to project reports by providing field activity updates, data analysis, and beneficiary feedback to enhance accountability and transparency. 

• Assist in maintaining and updating the project database, ensuring regular verification and correction of any discrepancies. 

• Provide inputs for donor reporting, ensuring accurate reflection of field activities and results. 

• Participate in the creation of case studies to document project achievements and challenges. 

• Participate to lessons learnt analysis 

Responsibility 3: Capacity Building and Awareness-Raising 

Aim: Identify the needs for local service providers' capacities development and raise awareness of the needs of victims and the need for multisectoral responses. 

Activities:

• Assist in the design and delivery of informative/training sessions for service providers on VA, including data collection, referral mechanisms, and VA standards mainstreaming. 

• Develop training materials and tools tailored to the identified needs of local service providers. 

• Collect data on service providers-delivered results and monitor the quality of their activities. 

• Identify gaps in partner capacities and provide inputs for the development of capacity-building plans. 

• Contribute to the dissemination of recommendations for establishing local referral pathways and improving access to services for explosive ordnance (EO) victims. 

Responsibility 4. Participate in the life of the Program 

•  Participates in relevant Program meetings  as requested. 

• Contributes to the development of projects related to Victim Assistance. 

• Under the VA PM leadership – contribute to HI’s external influence communicating on the project to partners, authorities and stakeholders when relevant 

 PROFILE SOUGHT

Qualification(s):

• First level degree (Undergraduate degree or equivalent) and/or master's degree in social work fields (i.e. health, public health, social work, legal assistance). 

 Experience (type and amount of experience): 

• 2+ years professional experience 

• Previous experience in at least one of the following fields: humanitarian mine action (HMA) or armed violence reduction (AVR), community engagement/liaison, protection, or human rights.  

• Previous experience with HI. 

• Experience in Protection field and needs assessments is an additional asset. 

• Experience in Victim Assistance. 

 Skills (knowledge, abilities required for the position, refer to skills repository document): 

Mandatory knowledge about: 

• The humanitarian principles; 

• The international human rights frameworks;  

• Fluent communication and writing capacities in Ukrainian and Russian; 

• Proficient: (use of MS Office package, Internet, Skype)  

• Knowledge on the strategies for fighting exclusion and discrimination;  

• Knowledge of English 

Personal qualities: 

• Excellent management and communication skills and diplomacy; 

• Ability to follow instructions and to be a member of a team; 

• Excellent organizational skills; 

• Autonomous and initiative-taking;  

• Flexibility; 

• Problem solving skills;  

• Practical, dynamic and solution oriented; 

• Strong attention to details; 

• Ability to multi-task and prioritise; 

• Open to cultural differences; 

• Ensuring efficient use of resources;  

• Good local roots;  

• Commitment to the most vulnerable. 

• 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)  
• Other benefits as per legislation and HR Policy 

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).

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, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, abilities or ethnic affiliation 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.

This vacancy is open exclusively to Ukrainian citizens.

Please note that the recruitment will be ongoing until the position is occupied. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

________________________________________________________________________________________________

ФАХІВЕЦЬ ПРОЕКТУ З НАДАННЯ ДОПОМОГИ ПОСТРАЖДАЛИМ  

КРАЇНА:  Україна 

ПІДПОРЯДКОВУЄТЬСЯ:   Керівник проекту   

РЕГІОН:  Дніпро

ГОЛОВНА ЗАДАЧА

Обурені несправедливістю, з якою стикаються люди з інвалідністю та вразливі групи населення, ми прагнемо до світу солідарності та інклюзії, збагаченого нашими відмінностями, де кожен може жити гідно.  

Handicap International" Hi "(works as Humanity & Inclusion) is an independent and impartial international organization that provides assistance in poverty and isolation situations, conflicts and catastrophes. Working side by side with people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. FONT-STYLE: Normal "> In 2022, HI began providing a multi-sector vital assistance to the moved and undoubted population in Ukraine, namely: protection of the population, support of physical and mental health, non-food kits, Wash (water, sanitation) inclusion, access to services and protection of rights. FONT-STYLE: Normal "> Subject to the Project Manager, a project specialist to assist victims (VA PO) supports the implementation of a comprehensive HI approach to assisting the victim (Victim Assistance (VA) in the intervention area. The purpose of identifying, assessing the specific needs of vulnerable persons affected by armed violence and conflict. (PSPSP), rehabilitation and inclusive humanitarian activity (IGD). local communities and interested parties.   

"Helping to the victim (KPPM) and is one of the five pillars of humanitarian mine activity.  

The standard of assistance to the victim (IMAS) 13.10 provides a wide review of specific efforts to assist the victims as a component of mine activity. 

` Obligation 1: Implementation of activities in the fields (on the ground):

Promote the development, viewing and updating of tools and methodologies for the implementation of the project

Obligation 3: Belt potential and awareness

Personal Quality:

• Excellent Management and Communication Skills, Diplomics;
• The ability to follow instructions and be a team member;
• Autonomy and Initiative;
• Flexibility;
• Problem Solving Skills;
• Practicality, Dynamic and Decision Orientation;
• Ability to Work Multi-Case and Priorities;
• Open to Cultural Differences;
• Award to the most vulnerable sections of the population. FONT-STYLE: Normal " FONT-STYLE: Normal "> Emotional Maturity. FONT-STYLE: Normal "> Work conditions

  Contract: Labor (according to the legislation of Ukraine) Term

  employment type: full employment

  Advantages:

  • 30 Calendar Days of Annual Vacation
  • Health Insurance for Hi and One Family Employees (Annex pays Hi)
  • Individual Psychological Consultations for Hi
  • appropriate support measures for a person with disabilities (if necessary)
  • Other Benefits provided by Law and Personnel Policy

  Submitting a Summary, the applicant consent to the processing of his personal data (in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine).

  Possibilities

  HI is an employer of equal opportunities. We appreciate the variety and strive to create an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate by age, gender, disability, religion, ethnicity, and a family. style = "font-weight: 400; FONT-STYLE: NORMAL " FONT-STYLE: NORMAL "> If you have a disability and require any special action to help during the interview, please let us know the details you need.

  Handicap International has transparent institutional policies on" children protection "," countering fraud, bribery and corruption "," Disability, gender and age ", as well as" protecting beneficiaries from sexual exploitation, abuse, and claims. These policies, as well as sign the "Conduct Code" Hi.

  How to apply

  Attention: Please send your resume in English.

  This vacancy is open exclusively to Ukrainian citizens. FONT-STYLE: Normal "