Your responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight of all project managers, as well as direct management of at least one project
• Propose new intervention areas in line with the JERU mission strategy and participate in the development of proposals in coordination with the Head of Programs
• Ensure that monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning standards are well respected in the area office
• Recruit and manage expatriates and national staff in coordination with the Country Office
• Manage the day to day management of the finance officer, logistics officer, MEAL officer and Heads of Project in the area office
• Establish and adhere to the country wide security management system (establishment of functioning security plans etc.) in accordance with the safety and security management plan
• Establish good working relationships with donors and other stakeholders in Eastern Ukraine for emergency, rehabilitation and development programs in coordination with the Country Office
• Produce accurate and high-quality regular reports for internal and donor audiences
• Ensure all Heads of Project in Eastern Ukraine are delivering results and reaching targets in line with the quality standards of JERU and its partners, donors and the humanitarian clusters in Ukraine
  
  

Your profile

• A university or college degree in political sciences, public administration, conflict studies, humanitarian action or other related disciplines with specific experience in integrated project management
• At least 1 year experience in field/area office management or a minimum of 3 years experience in managing humanitarian projects
• Proven experience working in partnership with civil society organizations and in stakeholder management
• German donor experience would be an asset
• Experience in working in IDP contexts is a plus
• Knowledge of Ukraine context, particularly Eastern Ukraine would be desired
• Ability to lead teams in a challenging and fragile security environment
• Coordination and organisational skills - even under a high workload
• Readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for working in Welthungerhilfe's program countries
• Excellent spoken and written English; Ukrainian and/or Russian language skills would be an advantage
  
  

Our offer

Please send your application via our online recruiting system by October 9, 2024. Your contact person is Sarah Liem-Hartmann. Welthungerhilfe is committed to fighting terrorism in all its activities. Accordingly, any applicant who is offered employment will be screened against lists of known and suspected terrorists.