Junior project manager in Red Cross Ukraine

The National Committee of the Red Cross Society of Ukraine (RCHU) announces a competition for the position of Junior Project Manager

Red Cross Society of Ukraine is the largest humanitarian organization in Ukraine, which is one of the first to respond to all emergency situations in the country and provides assistance to those who need it most.

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• Opportunity to do good: Help those in need and feel inspired by what you have done contribution
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Purpose of the position:The Red Cross Society of Ukraine (Red Cross Society of Ukraine) is looking for an energetic and forward-looking manager of a humanitarian project/projects. Reporting to the head of the Project Management Division of the Project Coordination Department and the Program Director, the project manager must ensure the successful implementation of the project/projects by managing and monitoring the project/projects at all stages of the project cycle, ensuring overall quality. Success in this role will require close and effective collaboration with the Donor/Donors across projects, internal departments and an understanding of the project and program management cycle.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Management projects
• Participate in the planning and development of the project/projects implementation process, as well as proactively monitor progress, solving problems and initiating appropriate corrective actions in coordination with technical departments and donor/donors
• Provide support in project/project management (monitor budget, timelines, achievement of goals together with technical departments, ensuring effective allocation and spending of funds in accordance with financial requirements TCHU and donor/donors)
• Coordinate the activities of technical departments and provide them with support to ensure high quality of project implementation, verification and consolidation of project reports, communication materials and other reports stipulated by the contract with the donor/donors, ensuring their timely submission
• Communicate with donor(s) representatives regarding project(s) results, changes and progress
• Collaborate with the PMER Department to ensure implementation of monitoring, evaluation and accountability processes that ensure feedback is taken into account in project(s) development
• As appropriate, facilitate, coordinate and participate in evaluations, conferences, workshops, communities of practice and in/or other activities related to the support of the project/projects
• Control the relevance of the documentation of the project/projects.
• Communication support with partners/Donors
• Communicate and coordinate the provision of support by the units of the TCHU. This may include the process of identifying support needs, developing plans and overseeing their implementation
• Participating in and contributing to the development of new projects and proposals in line with the strategy of the TCHU

Additional responsibilities:

• Participation in meetings for the development and improvement of approaches to project management and business processes of TCHU
• Participation in other issues related to the activities of the Project Coordination Department

General duties:

• Actively work to achieve the goals of the Red Cross.
• Perform any other work-related tasks and duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Candidate Requirements:

• Higher education or equivalent (preferably in project/program management or related fields, particularly in the social sciences) 
• Understanding of key humanitarian response practices and standards such as SPHERE and others would be an advantage
• General financial, administrative, information and telecommunication skills, as well as IT skills
• Experience in managing projects in humanitarian crises or in a development context will be an advantage
• Previous work experience in a NGO in a similar position or in an organization (experience working with Donors ECHO, USAID, OCHA, BHA, FCDO and others will be a significant advantage)
• Project management, including planning and drafting schedules, process development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Ability to influence and negotiate, implement change and provide remote support
• High communication skills
• English at B2 and above required
• Excellent communication skills
• Collaboration and teamwork skills
• Skills to work with partners/contractors, local organizations
• Ability to apply non-standard/innovative solutions in work
• Ability to build trust

Motivation factors:

Professional:

• opportunity to gain work experience in the largest humanitarian organization in Ukraine
• experience working with international partners, effective project management skills

Career:

• opportunity for career growth

Additional:

• Interesting, varied and multitasking work;
• Employment according KZpP;
• Timely payment of wages;
• Friendly and united team of like-minded people;
• Participation in trainings and seminars in Ukraine;
• Unique experience of working in the largest public organization of Ukraine.

Red Cross Society of Ukraine offers:

• Employment according to the Labor Code;
• Timely payment of wages;
• A friendly and cohesive team of like-minded people;
• Participation in trainings and seminars in Ukraine and abroad;
• Join our team and contribute to the development of humanitarian initiatives with the help of digital innovation!

We aim to create a safe and inclusive environment in TCU, which will provide all employees, volunteers, regardless of age, sex and gender, ethnic origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, equal access to opportunities, protection of their dignity and equal rights.

We are an equal opportunity employer for all employees, including persons with disabilities.

We do not discriminate in our selection and employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, of age.

Sexual exploitation and abuse is prohibited in all forms. The organization implements a policy to prevent sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and exposure, including at the workplace.

Permanent place of work: Kyiv.

Please send a resume indicating the desired salary level and motivation a letter indicating the position to [email protected].

Due to the large number of requests, we contact candidates who fully meet the requirements of the vacancy.