Project manager in Blogodiyna organizaciya "Blagodiyniy Fond "Gudvill"

BO BF "GOODWILL" - a charitable organization that implements programs to support war victims: monetary aid, food and energy support, assistance to vulnerable groups, emergency response, community support. We work in cooperation with clusters, donors and local authorities, adhere to the principles of accountability, protection and security.

BO BF "GOODWILL"observes the principles of non-discrimination and equal opportunities. We consider candidates regardless of age, gender, disability, place of residence, marital status, and other characteristics unrelated to work performance. Reference checks and basic integrity checks may apply to this role. We expect employees to adhere to policies on protection, PSEA, accountability to the affected population and protection of personal data.

Purpose of the position

Ensure the full cycle of management of the Fund's humanitarian projects: from planning and launch to quality implementation, budget control, reporting to the donor and achieving the planned results for the victim population.

Main duties

1) Project cycle management

• Plan and coordinate project implementation in accordance with the approved intervention logic, work plan and budget.

• Develop/update operational plans, activity schedules, assign roles in the team, control deadlines.

• Ensure implementation of indicators and results, timely identify deviations and initiate corrective actions.

2) Team coordination and contractors

• Organize the work of the project team (coordinators, field workers, assistants, etc.), set tasks, monitor implementation.

• Coordinate interaction with the financial/administrative department, procurement, logistics, MEAL, communications.

• Ensure quality work of contractors/suppliers within the project (if necessary).

3) Budget and compliance

• Control the use budget, preparation of cost forecasts, timely planning of purchases/disbursements/field activities.

• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, internal procedures of the Fund, principles of humanitarian activities.

• Maintain project documentation in an up-to-date state (plans, orders/orders, registers, protocols, acts, etc.).

4) Reporting and interaction with the donor/partners

• Prepare high-quality narrative reports, informational updates, responses to donor requests.

• Participate in meetings with the donor, partners, clusters, local authorities; ensure coordination of activities.

• Ensure project readiness for monitoring visits and checks (monitoring/audit/evaluation).

5) Work in communities and quality of implementation

• 6) Risks, security and reporting within the organization reputational).

• Regularly inform the management about the implementation status: progress, problems, solutions, support needs.

Requirements for the candidate

• Experience in managing humanitarian/social projects from 1 year (full cycle: planning > implementation > reporting).

• Understanding of donor approaches and compliance (experience with UHF/CBPF/OCHA, other international donors would be an advantage).

• Practical skills in planning, budget control, working with deadlines and multiple processes simultaneously.

• Experience coordinating field activities and interacting with communities/authorities/partners.

• Confident use of Google Workspace / MS Office (especially Excel), preferably - KOBO/ODK, basic understanding of MEAL logic.

• Ukrainian - fluent, English - not lower than B1–B2 (for correspondence/reports/meetings).

• High ethical standards: zero tolerance to fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation and violence.

Key competences:

• Systematicity and discipline in task management.

• Ability to negotiate, keep the framework and "press" execution without conflicts.

• Calmness in turbulence.

• Ability to write clearly and structurally (reports, letters, explanations of decisions).

Working conditions

• Format: office/hybrid/business trip to communities (depending on the project).

• Location: (Kyiv and project regions).

• Employment: full time.

• Contract: fixed-term for the project period (from 1 year) with the possibility of extension (depending on results and funding).

• Additional: professional development, training, work in a team that "does not talk".