Project officer (CSN, Dorcas Ukraine) in Dorcas Ukraine

 For those who need it! Dorcas is a religious public organization that has been working in Ukraine since 1998. Dorcas has two offices in Ukraine: one in Uzhhorod (Transcarpathia) and one in Zaporizhzhia. From our offices, our team and partners provide IDPs with psychological and psychosocial support, cash assistance, shelter support and sustainable livelihood opportunities for IDPs. At the same time, we are investing in structural solutions to tackle poverty and social exclusion of vulnerable older people and families. Our work in Ukraine is growing and that is why we are recruiting for our office in Zaporizhzhia:

Project OfficerCSN - Dorcas Ukraine )

 Purpose of the position 

Officer of the CSN project is responsible for the implementation of the Dorcas Ukraine Community Safety Net project in Zaporizhzhia, in accordance with the defined Dorcas quality standards for the specific tasks delegated to him/her. 

CSN is one of the leading approaches within Social Empowerment and Protection (SEP). An important aspect of CSN is educating communities about the exclusion of marginalized people and how local structures can be strengthened to support these people. The CSN Project Manager may be required to perform other responsibilities related to SEP in Zaporozhye as assigned, such as: advocacy, asset-based community development, local resource mobilization, and multi-stakeholder partnerships.

Project planning, management and implementation

1. Significant to the extent to contribute to the high-quality and timely implementation of project activities through regular monitoring;
2. Responsible for high-quality personal planning of performed tasks with regular reporting of achievements;
3. Responsible for ensuring that project costs for delegated tasks meet budget, and unacceptable costs were minimized through regular monitoring;
4. Responsible for full compliance with the Dorcas project cycle management methodology as defined in the Dorcas Project Implementation Manual; 
5. Takes full responsibility for individual project deliverables, tasks and budgets allocated to him/her, with openness to expert advice provided by technical and/or subject matter experts;
6. Assist the SEP Project Manager in timely and high-quality internal and external reporting on all project matters;

Portfolio development

1. Assist the SEP project manager by helping to develop new projects and new project budgets, collecting data on the context and needs of the beneficiaries;
2. Assist the SEP project manager in the quality design of projects.   

 Profile

 Identity

1. The candidate is expected to fully support the vision and mission of Dorcas.

Knowledge and Experience

1. Higher professional education in social work, sociology, psychology, public health, or other relevant field;
2. Three years of field experience in a similar position, preferably in conflict/post-conflict;
3. Advanced knowledge of project cycle management;
4. Proficient command of Ukrainian or Russian languages, preferably English.

 Skills 

1. Network; 
2. Planning and organizing;
3. Provides regular feedback.

Attitude

1. Flexible and adaptable;
2. Team player with an open mind for training;
3. Interpersonal and cross-culturally sensitive;
4. Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
5. Able to work in a sometimes volatile and dangerous environment;

Working withDorcas< /strong> Ukraine

We offer a great opportunity to become part of our SEP team in Ukraine. Working with Dorcas, you will be able to:

• Be part of a growing, ambitious and well-established international organization
• Be part of a growing team of dedicated colleagues working to deliver sustainable change in Ukraine
• Working with expats and national professionals
• Get a contract for 16 months (starting from September 2024) with the possibility of extension
• Get a salary according to the tariff Dorcas grids

 Application

Please send a cover letter and resume no later than August 16 to [email protected]. 

Due to the urgency of filling this position, applications will be considered on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advertisement prior to the confirmed closing date once we have received sufficient applications. If you wish to apply for this position, you are kindly advised to apply as soon as possible. We will only contact shortlisted candidates. Assessment can be part of the recruitment process.