Programme Manager KfW Ukraine

Contract

This is a Professional contract, Grade 9 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 9 (NRC) contracts.

Duty station: Kyiv, Ukraine

1. Background/Context

The KfW Programme Manager is responsible for overall operational and technical leadership of NRC’s KfW Development Bank-funded project in Ukraine. The project will run from September 2023 to December 2026 to deliver community infrastructure, shelter repairs and school rehabilitation, as well as legal services and psychosocial support (PSS) curriculum across NRC’s four main area offices in Ukraine. Infrastructure development represents a core component of the project, with a particular focus on resilience and energy efficiency.

The aim for this project is to sustainably support conflict-affected populations in Ukraine through an integrated approach to resilient infrastructure, adequate and dignified housing, and safe and relevant education at both local (individual, household, community) and institutional levels. This will contribute to the building of resilience amongst conflict-affected populations, and will allow the foundations for recovery and durable solutions to be laid.

KfW is one of the world’s leading promotional banks. KfW has been committed to improving economic, social and environmental living conditions across the globe on behalf of the Federal Republic of Germany and the federal states since 1948.

To do this, it provided funds totalling almost EUR 167 billion in 2022 alone. Of this amount, 33% was used for climate and environmental protection. Its financing and promotional services are aligned with the United Nations’ Agenda 2030 and contribute to the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

1. Generic Responsibilities

The following is a brief description of the role:

• Lead on project development and implementation in line with NRC’s global strategic objectives and priorities.
• Work collaboratively with all relevant colleagues at area, country and regional level to set and carry out a clear strategic direction for the project.
• Lead on engagement and liaison with the donor, including regular review meetings, involving other staff as relevant.
• Oversee project implementation, ensuring the project meets desired goals and objectives, through active management of budgets, spending plans, procurement and donor reporting. Facilitate learning throughout the project cycle, adapting and improving project design and implementation approaches throughout the life of the project.
• Ensure compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures as well as the terms of the grant agreement, including donor standards and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate overall project implementation, involving and drawing on the expertise of specialists, support teams, partners and implementing teams, ensuring the regular flow of relevant information and updates.
• Build effective, respectful relationships with external stakeholders and contribute actively to external humanitarian and recovery coordination mechanisms wherever relevant.

1. Specific Responsibilities

• Lead on country wide needs assessments related to the KfW project and translate findings from key assessments/analysis into practical strategies and priorities for interventions.
• Coordinate with relevant regional, local or institution authorities about needs and project implementation.
• Support with recruitment and capacity building of relevant project staff across area offices.
• Develop SoPs, tools and guidance notes required for the project, ensuring these interact and correspond with both NRC policy and donor requirements.
• Lead on KfW ESMF compliance and implementation, including roll-out and capacity building of AO staff.
• Ensure adherence to contract management and monitoring requirements for Shelter projects Provide support, guidance, establish synergies to all relevant Area Office Area Managers, and Area Programme Managers, and matrix manage relevant Project Managers.
• Develop implementation strategies and approaches to successfully deliver project results across project implementing areas.

1. Generic Professional Competencies

• Experience in a senior project management position working in consortia, partnerships or equivalent structures, with responsibility for programming in a humanitarian/protracted crisis or development context.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in developing and leading large, multi-sectoral and complex projects.
• Experience of transitioning from emergency to longer-term development programming.
• Experience with KfW or other development donors.
• Experience of housing, schools and community infrastructure.
• Experience in capacity building technical teams.

1. Context /Specific Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience of Shelter and/or WASH programming an advantage.
• Knowledge of world bank or basic international /EU building standards.
• Experience or willingness to develop programs with environmental and social safeguarding and an environmental and/or energy efficiency lens, including renewable energy and sustainability.
• Experience with promoting and mainstreaming community cohesion and community engagement.
• Knowledge of Ukrainian and/or Russian an advantage.
• Experience of the Ukraine context an advantage.

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1. What We Offer

• Type of contract: 12 months employment contract.
• 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.