Field Operations Associate / Field Operations Associate in HEKS / EPER Ukraine

HEKS / EPER Ukraine is an international non-governmental organization that works in Ukraine to support vulnerable population groups, in particular in the city of Mykolaiv. We are looking for a permanent Field Operations Associate to join our team.

Responsibilities:

- Organization and coordination of field operations within the organization's projects - Interaction with partners and cooperation with local institutions - Monitoring and reporting on the implementation of projects - Participation in the development and implementation of development strategies

Requirements:

- Higher education in the field of social sciences, economics or related fields

- Career development and opportunity for professional growth

Social package and competitive salary

- Opportunity for professional growth and development

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- Work in a friendly team of professionals

 If you have a desire to join our team and contribute to improving the living conditions of vulnerable population groups, send your resume to the vacancy "Field Operations Associate" at HEKS / EPER Ukraine in the city of Mykolaiv.< /p>

The Field Operations Associate is assisting the field coordinator / operations manager in daily organizational activities which typically involves a fair number of multitasking roles throughout the departments in the field which includes HR, Administration, Logistic and Program departments. He /she doesn't have managerial responsibilities, but rather supporting his line manager and the related departments.

Tasks and duties of the Employee:

• Assist the Field Coordinator / Operations Manager in the daily management of the activities.
• Together with the Field Coordinator / Operations Manager assist and/or help him/her in organizing inductions and/or trainings for new employees
• Provide suggestions to his/her line manager on how to improve operations.
• Enforce organization's rules and regulations.
• Cooperate with different departments >
• Maintain schedule of important operations of the activities related to programs and/or support and if necessary, make reminders to the teams. 
• Participate in and take notes during the weekly, monthly, and/or any other coordination meetings.
• Regularly transmits highlights, notes, information’s related to his/her line manager.  
• Contribute to the preparation of status and progress reports by providing info, preparing tables, etc.
• In coordination with his/her line manager, meet with management of the different departments to determine the organization's needs. 
• Follow-up and updating of contact lists (authorities, NGO’s, staff, other).
• If necessary, participate in the field visits together with his/her line manager and/or other departments involved. 
• Perform other management orders as necessary.
• Promotes and takes an active part in quality improvement processes.
• Complies with labor discipline, labor protection and safety rules, fire-prevention requirements, industrial sanitation and labor hygiene rules, Safety, and Environmental regulations and guidelines.

 Specific Knowledge: 

• Attention to details and be ready to locate and present issues;
• Ability to stay calm under pressure;
• Willingness to learn;
• Organizational skills, able to multitask;
• Time management;
• Analytical skills;
• Desired skills in logistic;
• Knowledge of logistics and proficiency in IT is an advantage;
• Soft Skills: organized, sense of human relations, sense of humor, diplomacy, communication and listening skills; 
• Languages: 
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.  
• Fluent in Ukrainian, both written and spoken. 

 Competencies and requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with relevant certificates and licenses  
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar position from which at least 6 months in an international NGO.
• IT-Computer Literacy with higher degree is a plus.
• Proficiency in English and local language. 

HEKS/EPER offers : official employment, competitive and decent salary, social package in accordance with the Labor Code, equipped workplace, medical insurance etc.