National Representative in Fondation Hirondelle

Fixed term contract, 10 months (start march 2025) - 100%, based in Kyiv

Fondation Hirondelle is a Swiss non-profit organization which provides information to populations faced with crisis. Fondation Hirondelle is searching for a National Representative to supervise the implementation of a project supporting the resilience of local media in Ukraine, and enhance the sustainability of Fondation Hirondelle's activities in the country (and in neighboring countries, depending on opportunities). This position could evolve depending on the situation in the field and available funds to pursue activities. 

Mission Description

The National Representative will lead the coordination, and management of Fondation Hirondelle’s operations in Ukraine. This includes the opening of a new office and the development of a new phase of our current project, requiring leadership, flexibility, rigor, and a strong capacity for adaptation.

Representing Fondation Hirondelle locally, the National Representative embodies its values and mission, ensures compliance with regulatory frameworks, and implements the country strategy. They provide strategic direction to activities promoting the role of local media and fostering dialogue, while adapting initiatives to meet project needs and organizational objectives.

Professional Experience

• Proven experience as a Country Director or Head of Mission in Ukraine in development, governance, humanitarian aid, or media support, ideally in fragile contexts.
• Experience in establishing offices for international organizations/supervising field projects.

Management Skills

• Strong leadership with demonstrated ability to manage and guide teams.
• Capacity to manage partnerships relations with media organisations in Ukraine.
• Expertise in project cycle management, planning, and financial oversight.

Technical and Strategic Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of donor requirements and funding processes.
• Exceptional analytical, synthesis, and writing skills.
• Familiarity with the media sector; experience managing media-related projects is an asset. 

Languages

• Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.

Other

• Resilient, adaptable, and solution-oriented.
• Ukrainian nationality and/or residency required.

Conditions: Salary is based on local market rates. Fondation Hirondelle has zero tolerance for all forms of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and harassment, and abuse of power within its ranks. Consult our policy for preventing and combating harassment and sexual abuse. Fondation Hirondelle is an equal-opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, ethnicity, or disability.

Application Process: Please send your complete application (CV and cover letter) to [email protected] with the subject line “National Representative Ukraine.”  The application deadline is January 28, 2025.