Facilitator of social work (Odesa region) in Desyate kvitnya, GO

Project name:"Provision of safe, decent and affordable housing and specialized services for the most vulnerable evacuees and IDPs with reduced mobility in Odesa and Mykolayiv Region"

Organization:Executive partner of the UN Office for Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

Position: Social Work Facilitator

until 31.10. Application deadline: 27 February 2026. We reserve the right to stop this competition at any time. moment.

"Tenth of April" is a public organization that works to improve the protection of the population affected by the conflict by providing legal, social, psychological and humanitarian assistance, promotes legislative changes, involves communities in responding to emergency situations and finding long-term solutions, in cooperation with authorities and by supporting their potential, with a special emphasis on the most vulnerable groups.

In partnership with the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), with the financial support of the Humanitarian Fund for Ukraine (UHF), we are implementing a project aimed at ensuring safe, dignified and affordable reception and accommodation conditions for evacuees and internally displaced persons with mobility impairments, older people and persons with disabilities in the Odesa and Mykolaiv regions. 

Tenth of April public organization applies the principles of equal opportunities and diversity in its personnel policy. Any person, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, health status, or any other characteristic, has equal opportunities for employment in our organization.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide individualized support to the elderly and people with disabilities to improve their well-being and access to social, medical and humanitarian services.

• Assist beneficiaries with daily tasks, including organizing escorts to healthcare facilities, pharmacies, financial institutions and other services as needed.

• Ensure communication and coordination with other project specialists, authorities, partners and relatives of beneficiaries for effective service delivery.

• Organize and accompany outdoor walks, as well as conduct social events and leisure activities to improve the psychological state of the beneficiaries and their social integration.

• Help beneficiaries use modern means of communication (smartphones, messengers, video communication) to communicate with family and friends.

• Collect, verify and document information about the needs of beneficiaries and violations of their rights, timely inform the coordinator of social facilitators about identified cases for response.

• Keep activity records, prepare reports and other necessary documentation in accordance with project requirements.

• Participate in the planning and implementation of activities aimed at improving the sustainability of the beneficiaries and community development.

• Participate in work meetings, meetings and training events to improve professional qualifications.

• Perform other tasks within the project as needed.

Qualification requirements for the candidate:

• The candidate must be communicative and easily find a common language with people of different age groups and with different needs.

• It is important to have basic skills in working with gadgets and online services for making video calls and searching for information.

• Responsibility, honesty and reliability are expected in solving household issues of wards.

• Physical endurance and the ability to be accompanied on walks is required, as well as, if necessary, help with movement.

• Empathy and the ability to provide emotional support in difficult situations are important.

• Work experience in the field of social support of the population, especially the elderly and persons with disabilities, is welcome.

• Understanding the needs of vulnerable population groups and the skills to work with them.

Terms of service:

• A flexible work schedule is provided with the possibility of adaptation to the needs of the ward.

• Possible periodic meetings with wards or remote support through means of communication.

We offer:

Interesting work in a friendly and professional team that contributes to the support and protection of the population affected by war.

Project lasting 11 months.

Decent level of remuneration.

Application procedure:

Send your resume and cover letter to: [email protected]  with the topic "Facilitator of social work OCHA Odesa".

If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]

Responding to the vacancy is the first stage of selection. If you have not received an invitation to an interview, it means that your CV has not been selected and the experience and skills of other candidates have been found to be more suitable for the position. We appreciate your interest and the time you have taken to apply. No individual feedback is provided during the pre-selection stage.