Civil engineer in People in Need

Place of work: Kharkiv

Start date: March 2026

Duration of the contract: 3-month trial period with a possible extension in case of availability of funding

The organization "Man in Trouble" has been operating in Ukraine since the beginning of August 2014 and since then, humanitarian programs are rapidly expanding. Currently, "People in Need" is one of the main humanitarian organizations in Ukraine that provides neutral and independent humanitarian assistance to people affected by the conflict.

PIN is an equal opportunity employer, therefore applications are accepted from all qualified candidates without discrimination on any basis, including race, ethnicity, nationality, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and others. PIN welcomes applications from diverse groups and values diversity.

General information about the role of the employee

Under general management Emergency Assistance Program Manager, minimum housing quality standards and other civil and social rehabilitation.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct household assessments (face-to-face). 
of humanitarian aid provided by the organization.

Internal relations:Works closely with the project estimator, regional administrator, program specialists. Coordinates with the department of communication, logistics and finance. 

External relations:Establishes and develops relations with local authorities, other bodiesorganizations carrying out humanitarian activities and the territories of the region.

Necessary experience and qualification 

• Higher education in the field of construction
• Experience in the construction field from 3 years
• Experience in reading and compiling the scope of work
• Ability to work with construction documentation and estimates
• Ability to organize the process on site with the involvement of all relevant participants
• Clear understanding humanitarian needs and problems related to the conflict in the area
• Candidates with experience in humanitarian and international NGOs are preferred, participation in projects in local organizations is welcome
• At least a basic understanding of humanitarian aid or program implementation in the context of emergency situations
• Skills in working with computer, ability to use Microsoft Office programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and in a team,
• Good communication and diplomatic skills
• Ability to effectively present information (both written and verbal)
• Skills to withstand stress and multi-task are a must
• Experience working with the public,

We offer:

• Competitive salary on the PIN salary scale of 1495 EUR Gross+3% after successful completion of probation term.
• Professional development opportunities through various capacity building activities such as trainings, seminars and more
• 28 days of annual leave + 3 New Year bonus days of leave.
• One day a week remote work opportunity for office employees.
• Accommodation and per diem allowance for work trips outside the region of the fixed office and/or in cases of excessive distances or travel time, in accordance with the People in Need travel policy.
• Provision of a laptop, mobile phone (including prepaid SIM cards) and People in Need branded products (backpack, thermal mug, notebook, portable charger).

• People in Need offices are equipped with all the necessary security and energy independence facilities with continuous Internet access.

applications:

Please send a clearly marked resume and cover letter. Please note that we will only contact selected candidates. Written tests and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed upon confirmation of candidacy for the position.

Please note that PIN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.