Head of Programme (Ukraine)

The “Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Deutschland (ASB)” is a German aid and welfare organization working in areas such as rescue services, civil protection and social services. Since its foundation in 1888, ASB has acted as a politically and denominationally independent association.

ASB’s Foreign Aid Department provides humanitarian aid through offices in 30 countries worldwide. ASB has been implementing humanitarian interventions in Ukraine since 2014. During 2014-2018, the project activities for internally displaced persons were implemented in close cooperation with ASB’s local partner, Samaritan Union of Ukraine (SSU). In 2018-2019, ASB provided humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected populations in the 5-kilometer zone along the ‘contact line’ (government-controlled areas of Luhansk and Donetsk oblasts). During 2019 – 2022, ASB implemented humanitarian activities in the conflict zone both directly and through its local partner. Since February 2022 ASB has been implementing large-scale emergency response projects providing in-kind and cash assistance to conflict affected populations throughout Ukraine.

ASB in Ukraine is currently seeking expressions of interest from qualified Ukrainian and International candidates for the position of Head of Program.

Head of Programme (male/female/diverse)

The Head of Programme will coordinate project activities of ASB and its implementing partners in Ukraine.

Duration: 12 months (possibility of extension)

Start: Earliest possible

Location: Lviv or Kyiv

Vacancy: National or International position

Salary: ASB offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and health insurance

Key responsibilities:

• Project Management:
  • Plan & coordinate implementation of number of projects in Ukraine;
  • Monitor project activities and process against targets and adjust if necessary;
  • Take a lead in financial planning & monitoring of projects;
  • Coordinate with ASB’s implementing partners regarding design, implementation, monitoring & reporting of projects;
  • Prepare required project documentation to Donors
  • Develop project concepts and proposals;
• Coordination & Representation:
  • Represent ASB towards local authorities, donors and other stakeholders;
  • Coordinate with UN clusters, including attending cluster meetings and reporting to relevant Clusters and/or Working Groups;
• Compliance/ Quality Control: Ensure project activities are in line with recommendations of relevant Clusters and/or Working Groups, humanitarian standards and Donor’s regulations
• Personnel Recruitment: Organize & supervise recruitment of project staff;

Key Requirements:

• Experience:
  • Minimum five years of relevant work experience in project management, preferably in an international humanitarian NGO
  • Profound experience in key working areas such as Humanitarian Assistance
• Knowledge & Skills:
  • Proficient knowledge in budget development / management as well as administration and logistics
  • Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English (Knowledge of Ukrainian language is a must only for Ukrainian nationals)
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks
  • Understanding of humanitarian principles (Core Humanitarian Standards, Sphere Minimum Standards, etc.)
• Personal characteristics:
  • High level of integrity
  • Self-discipline and responsibility
  • Strong commitment to humanitarian causes
  • Neutrality
  • Stress resistance
  • Willingness to travel and readiness to work under challenging circumstances