Humanitarian Programme Manager – Ukraine (m/f/d) – Full-time (37 hours per week) – limited to 1 year with possibility of extension

What you will do:

• Actively support the Head of Regional Unit Europe in the development, implementation and monitoring of humanitarian programs
• Provide technical support in humanitarian project design, planning and implementation
• Ensure compliance with best practices in the international humanitarian field (particular programmatic areas include Cash, Food Security, WASH and Protection)
• Ensure a multisectoral approach underpinned by the mainstreaming of key concepts such as protection, gender and accountability
• Provide support in internal and external media- and communication-related issues
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain a strong working cooperation with partners in Ukraine
• Compliance with safety and security guidelines
• Participation in meetings/working groups
• Administrative tasks related to project cycle management

What you will bring:

• University degree in international development, political science or similar, preferably at master’s degree level
• At least 3 years of experience in the international humanitarian sector (in-country experience in Ukraine an asset)
• Excellent knowledge of project cycle management and key programmatic areas in the humanitarian sector (Cash, Food Security and Protection experience strongly preferred)
• Fluency in English. Ukrainian /Russian a plus.
• Ability to work under stress
• Ability to work independently and result-oriented
• Ability to be agile and to adapt
• Capacity building skills
• Positive communication and networking skills
• EU citizen or working permit for Austria a must
• Proof of Covid-19 vaccination is mandatory

What Caritas offers:

• You have the possibility to choose between 37 and 38 hours per week as a full-time position.
• Gross monthly salary for 37 hours per week (full-time) between € 2.637,80 and 3.031,40 gross with the possibility of overpayment and depending on professional experience and qualifications; if you receive family allowance: child allowance of € 61.85 gross per child.
• At 38 hours per week, the gross monthly salary is 2.7 % higher than at 37 hours per week
• 1-year contract with possibility of extension
• Pleasant and motivating working atmosphere
• A dynamic and inspiring atmosphere of a globally active NGO
• A high degree of personal responsibility
• Individual training, further education and training courses
• Flexible working hours
• Three additional days off
• Two additional days off from the second year of leave (based on a 5-day week)