The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of one year. There are good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Poltava, Ukraine, with frequent travel to project locations in the country.

Alliance 2015 members Welthungerhilfe (WHH), Concern Worldwide and Cesvi are working together in Ukraine since February 2022 using their combined resources and reach, to ensure a quick and effective emergency response to assist the crisis-affected population. This response, known as JERU (Joint Emergency Response Ukraine), is working inside of Ukraine to support conflict affected people.

As Area Manager for Eastern Ukraine, you will ensure that JERU’s programs and projects in Eastern Ukraine (Poltava, Sumy, Kharkiv and potentially other Oblasts) are implemented in accordance to content, schedule, budget and JERU’s strategy and standards, the strategy of the country program and the regulations of the donors. You will represent JERU and the office in the defined project area in relations with oblast and hromada authorities, and other humanitarian and non-humanitarian actors.

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

We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees and the balance of their work and private life. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale. In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which are listed under “Our benefits”.

*Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.