Project Officer (WASH) - operational coordination in Karitas Ukrayini, Mizhnarodniy Blagodiyniy Fond

The international charity fund Caritas of Ukraine invites to its team a Project Officer (WASH),who will be responsible for the daily operational coordination of the project's WASH activities, implementation support at the local level and interaction with internal departments.

Main responsibilities:

Operational support for WASH project management:

• Providing daily operational support for the implementation of WASH activities in cooperation with local Caritas organizations.
• Coordinating the implementation of current tasks between the national project team, technical specialists and local teams.
• Tracking the status of the implementation of planned activities, adherence to schedules and operational agreements.
• Timely informing Project Managers and Sector Lead Expert WASH about operational delays, risks or the need for adjustments.

Interaction with local organizations:

• Is the main contact person for local organizations on operational issues of implementing WASH activities.
• Supporting local teams in implementing project procedures, reporting formats and internal requirements.
• Facilitating the coordination of operational decisions between local organizations and the national level.

Document circulation and operational support:

• Ensuring the collection, verification and initial processing of operational documentation (requests, acts, technical materials, confirmation of completed works).
• Supporting the systematization of project documentation in accordance with the internal procedures of the organization.
• Preparation of operational summaries and short updates on the status of implementation of WASH activities.

Coordination with functional divisions:

• Work in close coordination with procurement, finance and technical teams to ensure smooth implementation.
• Support coordination of technical, logistical and administrative processes within the WASH component of the project.
• Contribute to the timely launch of procurement and execution of operational implementation stages.

Supporting project implementation control

• Assists in monitoring compliance with operational standards and procedures for the implementation of WASH activities.
• Participation in the preparation of materials for internal audits, monitoring visits and managementsolutions.
• Involvement in field visits to support implementation and resolve operational issues (as needed).

Requirements:

• Higher education in social sciences or related
• Additional education, or courses in project management, humanitarian aid or WASH (will be an advantage).
• Experience in project activities of 2 years or more (humanitarian, development or infrastructure projects).
• Experience in coordination with several teams or partners (local organizations, contractors, experts).
• Practical experience in keeping documentation, tracking activities, training workers reports.
• Knowledge of languages: Ukrainian - fluent, English - B2 level (oral and written; for work with donors, reporting and internal coordination).
• Confident use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), tools for online meetings.

Necessary knowledge and skills:

Knowledge:

• Principles of project cycle management.
• Logic of implementation of WASH activities.
• Internal coordination between programmatic, technical, financial and MEAL functions.
• Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) principles.
• Sphere, CHS humanitarian standards.

Skills:

• Planning and tracking project activities.
• Working with tables, trackers, plans and registers.
• Preparation of working analytical materials and reporting contributions.
• Business communication with local teams and technical specialists.
• Working with large volumes of information and meeting deadlines.

Personal qualities:

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Responsibility, attention to detail, systems thinking.
• Ability to work in a team and support the work processes of others.
• Resistance to stress and flexibility in a changing context.

We offer:

• Official employment.
• Competitive salary level.
• Provision of necessary resources for effective work.
• Opportunities professional development and training.
• Opportunity to be part of a team of a large network of Charitable Organizations.

We offer more than just a job: with us you have the opportunity to develop and participate in qualitative changes in society!  

Caritas of Ukraine strives to create and maintain an environment that promotes the core value of human dignity and prevents harassment, abuse and exploitation of its employees, partners and beneficiaries.

A candidate for this position should familiarize himself with policies and procedures before an interview Security Systems and Employee Code of Conduct.

Policies and procedures can be found on our website: https://caritas.ua/sfg/

We draw your attention to the fact that this vacancy involves a number of checks, including a check of references from previous employers and a check of criminal records. By responding to a vacancy, you confirm that you consent to the collection and processing of personal data.

If you have successful relevant experience and meet the requirements of the vacancy, please send your resume, portfolio and cover letter to the email address:[email protected]

The term of consideration of the sent resume is from 1 to several weeks before the closing of the vacancy. Please note that in order for your resume to be considered, it is important that your experience, skills and motivation to join our team (specified in the cover letter) match the job description.