MOLDOVA – FIELD COORDINATOR (M/F) – CHISINAU

Desired start date: ASAP Duration of the mission: 3 or 6 months Location: Chisinau with regular stays in entry points and transit centers all over the country

ABOUT THE MISSION

Since 24 February 2022, an increasing number of people fleeing from Ukraine to the neighboring countries has been observed, as a result of the war in Ukraine. As of 10 of June, 489,283 Ukrainian refugees were registered at border crossing points while entering from Ukraine into the Republic of Moldova. The current caseload of Ukrainian refugees is 82,393.

The current programs implemented are emergency responses in support to the refugee and host population in the sectors of WASH (Refugee Accommodations Centers, border Points), CASH (host Family) and FSL (Hot Meal distribution in the RACs).

SI base of Chisinau which opened early in March 2022 is part of SI Ukraine mission. The coordination is based in Ukraine (CD, Admin Coo, Log Coo, Prog Coo, WASH Coo, Grants).

In terms of strategy SI wishes to maintain an operational presence in Moldova through relevant long-term projects to absorb possible shocks related to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine

Activities planned

1. Assistance to Ukrainian refugees going to Moldavia at entry point

   1. Distribution of hot food
   2. Distribution of drinkable water
   3. Support to transit

2. Assistance to Ukrainian refugees in Moldavia at transit centers level

   1. Distribution of hot food
   2. Distribution of basic NFI
   3. Distribution of drinkable water

ABOUT THE JOB

General objective:

The Field Coordinator has the role of delegated Country Director (CD) for a region of a country in which Solidarites International intervenes.

He/she proposes a regional strategy according to the geopolitical and humanitarian context, and ensures its implementation once validated.

He/she checks and ensures that projects are carried out in accordance with the Solidarites International charter, respecting all internal and contractual procedures

He/she mobilizes the material and financial resources necessary for programs to run smoothly and supervises resource management.

He/she coordinates the teams in place and is responsible for their security in his/her assigned zone.

He/she is the He Country Director’s direct contact and representative.

Main tasks

• Coordination and strategic orientation
• Relevance and operational quality / operation monitoring
• Resource management
• Human resource management
• Security
• Financial backer relations / search for funding
• Internal and external communication
• Representation

YOUR PROFILE

Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience as Field Coordinator and/or Country Director
• Previous experience with SI would be likeable
• Experience of team management
• Experience developing network

Technical skills and knowledge:

• Coordination, and diplomatic skills
• Fundraising and donor’s requirement
• Proposal writing

Languages: English, knowledge of Romanian / Russian an asset

Other desirable qualities: leadership and management / good coordination at the national level, Authorities level / planning and prioritization / flexibility / capacity to work under stress / solution making oriented / Team player

SI WILL OFFER YOU

A salaried post: According to experience, starting from 2 600 euros gross per month (+ 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem.

SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL also covers accommodation costs in the Guest House and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of assignment.

Vacation: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every three months (with 850 USD allocated by SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL). To these break periods, one additional rest day per month worked are granted.

Social and medical cover: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.