Area Programme Manager Ukraine Kyiv

Duty station: Kyiv, Ukraine

1. 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.

1. Responsibilities

• Line management for CC Project Managers and M&E
• 1. Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures
• 1. Provide area specific input on Area Strategy, CC Strategies, Country Strategy, and Balance Scorecard
• 1. Responsible for ensuring programme support, coordination, and technical quality in the area
• 1. Lead on grant management and project cycle management in the area
• 1. Identify funding opportunities and develop funding strategy and forecasts in the area
• 1. Ensure optimal use of resources within the allocated project budgets and CC strategies
• 1. Ensure that capacity building is provided to programme staff in the area
• 1. Member of the Area Management Team (AMT)
• Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy

1. 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

1. 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.

1. 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.