Area Programme Manager Ukraine Kyiv
Oversee programme management and project operations in North Ukraine.
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Overview
Oversee programme management and project operations in North Ukraine.
You have:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, Post-Graduate Degree (preferred)
- Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a Senior Project Manager or Grants Manager with an International Humanitarian Organisation
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal
- Knowledge of the humanitarian recovery context in northern Ukraine
- Experience in humanitarian coordination, negotiations, and access
- Experience with start-up/scale-up of humanitarian recovery operations
- Experience in implementing durable solutions programmes
- Experience in implementing and managing cash-based interventions and market based programmes
- Experience working with humanitarian and development donors
Contract
This is a Professional contract, Grade 9 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 9 (NRC) contracts.
This is a Professional contract (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract (NRC) contracts.
Duty station: Kyiv, Ukraine
Background/Context
After the escalation in armed conflict in February 2022, NRC established a North Area and began project operations in Kyivska and Chernihivska Oblasts from June 2022. The Area has scaled up to near full operational capacity and is implementing project activities in the Core Competencies (CC) of Shelter & Wash, Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Protection from Violence, and Education. In 2024, the North Area will focus on implementing its recently developed Durable Solutions Roadmap, including adopting a Hromada-based integrated programming approach, expanding operations into Sumska Oblast, exploring and strengthening local partnerships, preparing area level readiness to emergency response, and scaling up area level Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA).
The Area Programme Manager (APM) is responsible for achieving quality programme outputs in the North Area by leading effective project management processes across the operations. The APM will contribute to supporting a culture of accountability and high performance in the area.
Responsibilities
- Line management for CC Project Managers and M&E
- Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures
- Provide area specific input on Area Strategy, CC Strategies, Country Strategy, and Balance Scorecard
- Responsible for ensuring programme support, coordination, and technical quality in the area
- Lead on grant management and project cycle management in the area
- Identify funding opportunities and develop funding strategy and forecasts in the area
- Ensure optimal use of resources within the allocated project budgets and CC strategies
- Ensure that capacity building is provided to programme staff in the area
- Member of the Area Management Team (AMT)
- Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
- Generic Professional Competencies
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, Post-Graduate Degree (preferred)
- Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a Senior Project Manager or Grants Manager with an International Humanitarian Organisation
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal
- Context /Specific Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Knowledge of the humanitarian recovery context in northern Ukraine
- Experience in humanitarian coordination, negotiations, and access
- Experience with start-up/scale-up of humanitarian recovery operations
- Experience in implementing durable solutions programmes
- Experience in implementing and managing cash-based interventions and market based programmes
- Experience working with humanitarian and development donors
Find more details about the role HERE.
- What We Offer
- Type of contract: Fixed Term 2 Years
- Salary/benefits: According to NRC salary scale, terms and conditions
- Duty station: Kyiv, Ukraine
Internal candidates are encouraged to apply but we are also open to external applicants who can show a commitment to NRC and being part of a challenging, but important mission to make a difference.
NRC might review applications before the advertised deadline, therefore interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you led a project successfully in a volatile environment? | This question assesses your leadership skills under pressure and adaptability. | Provide a specific example detailing the challenges and how you managed the project. |
| How do you approach developing funding strategies for humanitarian projects? | The interviewer wants to gauge your strategic thinking and financial acumen. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What techniques do you use to ensure compliance with humanitarian standards? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you have built capacity within your team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenge you've faced in managing cash-based interventions. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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