Local coordinator of the city of Kharkiv in Ukrayinska Merezha za prava ditini, GS

Ukrainian Network for Children's Rights (hereinafter - UMPD)was created to consolidate efforts and improve coordination between civil society organizations in Ukraine and their influence on state policy in the field of ensuring children's rights.

The main task of the local coordinator(s): ensuring the implementation of the project in accordance with the program plan and budget of the Kharkiv city territorial community.

Responsibilities:

• of the project plan and the launch of the project at the local level;
• ensuring comprehensive planning of project implementation at all stages;
• ensuring the implementation of project goals and objectives, in accordance with the commitments;
• participation in the development of the reporting process and in the further preparation of reports based on the results of project activities;
• coordination with other UNICEF projects in community;
• preparation and maintenance of relevant documentation within the framework of the project;
• organization and implementation of activities of the UMPD program plan as part of project work at the local level;
• communication and organization of joint meetings with partners, stakeholders and donors involved in activities within the framework of the project;
• ensuring partnership interaction with the donor within the framework of implementation of the project;
• providing all conditions for passing project and organizational audits;
• providing other professional services related to project implementation and international cooperation.

Requirements:

• higher education in economics, finance, public administration, social work or related fields;
• at least 2 years of previous work experience in the field of providing social services;
• experience working with projects from international organizations;
• experience working with the media will be an advantage;
• understanding of the structure and components of social services in the community and in general;
• knowledge and skills in project management, planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, program and financial reporting, administration, project communications;
• knowledge of legislation in the field of child rights protection and social protection;
• experience of work/cooperation with authorities and local self-government;
• leadership qualities;
• diplomacy and developed communication skills, ability to advocate in favor communities at the level of decision-makers;
• fluency in the Ukrainian language;
• computer and technical literacy;
• belonging to the community, permanent residence in the community, or, in the extreme case, living in a neighboring community, but on the condition of understanding the structure of the local self-government bodies of the given community and decision-making mechanisms, normative and regulatory acts.

Working conditions:

• promising and dynamic work;
• opportunities for personal and professional development;
• project duration of 4 months;
• new tasks and professional challenges;
• hybrid work format;
• payment based on the results of the interview.

If you are ready to join our team, send:

• motivational letter with contacts of two organizations/persons for recommendations
• resume
• completed tender proposal (file attached)

with the subject "Local coordinator(s), Kharkiv_Surname" until December 15, 2025 to the email address: [email protected]

The candidate should be able to start work as soon as possible.

UMPD will consider only complete applications and will only contact candidates selected for an interview.

If available, UMPD can attract a successful specialist before the end of the application deadline.

UMPD adheres to its work policies of absolute intolerance to any manifestations of sexual exploitation, abuse and gender discrimination against any person. The candidate must confirm his understanding and agreement to comply with the policies during the work process.