Project Officer / Project Officer in Terre des hommes Ukraine

Project SpecialistTerredeshommes organization is looking for a proactive, energetic and organized Project Specialist to join our team in Mykolaiv, Ukraine (with the possibility of moving between local offices) to support the implementation of our projects. If you are looking for meaningful work that will have a long-term impact on children's lives, we want to meet you Start date: ASAP Contract: 10 months (extendable) Probationary period: 3 months Salary: attractive salary, private health and accident life insurance Location: m Mykolaiv, Ukraine (with the possibility of business trips between local offices) Application deadline: recruitment will continue until the vacancy is filled WHAT WE DO IN EUROPE AND UKRAINE Terre des hommes (Tdh) is a leading Swiss organization for helping children. Since 1960, Tdh has been helping to build a better future for children and young people, especially those most at risk, by offering innovative and sustainable solutions. Working in more than 30 countries, Tdh, together with its own teams and/or local and international partners, develops and implements projects on the ground that significantly improve the daily lives of more than four million children and members of their communities each year. The main focus is on maternal and child health, migration and access to justice for children. In Europe, Tdh aims to ensure the full realization of children's rights on an equal basis and without discrimination. We work in Albania, Kosovo, Moldova, Romania, Ukraine, Hungary and Greece, and together with our partners we reach children in 14 other European countries. In Ukraine, Tdh has been working through partnerships since 2009, and legally opened its offices in 2014. Since 2015, Tdh has been providing a variety of services to children, youth and their families in conflict-affected territory, with a particular focus on psychosocial support. For more information, please visit https://www.tdh.ch/en https: //tdh-ukraine.org/en www.facebook.com/TdhUkraine/JOB DESCRIPTION The project specialist is responsible for the effective support of the project in terms of organization, communication, adherence to administrative and financial procedures and support of beneficiaries. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Support the project manager with organization, communication and coordination of the activities of the mobile team Support the project manager in creating and maintaining a continuous and effective information flow within the work of the mobile team; Support the project manager in preparing an activity plan as needed; Centralize information from the team and support the project manager in reporting; Support team members in procurement processes and finance; Support the project manager in ensuring compliance with Tdh procedures and policies; Organize activities for Tdh beneficiaries and offer them direct assistance based on existing needs and team allocation; Intervene with all team members in areas and activities identified by the project manager as priorities; Conduct regular evaluations needs in the places where the teams work and any other potential places for intervention; Provide information and individual support according to their capabilities and with the agreement of managersteam leader; Organize events for Tdh beneficiaries as planned with the project manager; Liaise with suppliers and service providers; Identify problems related to program implementation and inform the team leader to decide on the next course of action; Coordinate the activities of volunteers who support the team; conduct research to support project activities as needed. The Project Specialist is responsible for other tasks delegated by the project manager in accordance with the overall objective of the position. CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS: Education / Qualifications: Higher education in the field of social sciences, humanities or a related discipline Work experience: Experience in the organization and implementation of projects for at least 1 year. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff. Excellent communication skills. Excellent documentation and accounting skills. Ability to work independently and organize, prioritize, and multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Strong team spirit. High level of integrity. Compliance with deadlines. Ability to maintain high standards and punctuality under pressure. Languages: excellent written and spoken Ukrainian and Russian, fluency in English will be an advantage. IT skills: Good knowledge of IT (Microsoft Office, Internet). HOW TO APPLY: Send your you can apply (resume and motivation letter) to [email protected] In the subject line of the e-mail, please indicate the position "Project Specialist". Project OfficerTerre des hommes is looking for a proactive, energetic, and organized Project Officer, to join its team in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, to support in the implementation of its projects. If you are looking for a meaningful job that will make a lasting impact on the lives of children, we want to meet you. Start date : As soon as possible Contract: One-year, local, full-time Employment Contract, renewable. Probation period: 3 monthsRemuneration package:Attractive salary, private health insurance, support for professional developmentLocation:Mykolaiv, UkraineDeadline for applications:Recruitment will be ongoing until position is occupiedWHAT WE DO, IN EUROPE AND UKRAINETerre des hommes (Tdh) is the leading Swiss organization for children's aid . Since 1960, Tdh has helped build a better future for children and youth, especially those most exposed to risks, making an impact with innovative and sustainable solutions. Active in more than 30 countries, Tdh works with its own teams and/or local and international partners to develop and implement field projects which significantly improve the daily lives of over four million children and members of their communities every year, with a focus on mother and child health, migration, and access to justice for children. In Europe, Tdh strives to ensure the full realization of children's rights, equally and without discrimination. We are present in Albania, Kosovo, Moldova, Romania, Ukraine, Hungary, and Greece, while together with partners, we reach children in other 14 European countries. Tdh started operations in Ukraine in 2015 and operated until February 2022hrough 2 operational offices in Mariupol and Sievierodonetsk, while maintaining a coordination/representation office in Kyiv. Following the Invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation Army, the Tdh team has relocated in Ivano Frankivsk, where it started operations for the area of West Ukraine, which is the first operational base for the response to the current humanitarian crisis. The organization is aiming to operate in the Kyiv and surrounding areas and potentially in East Ukraine. We are providing various services to children, youth and their families in the conflict affected area, with a strong focus on psychosocial support.For more information, please check https://www.tdh.ch/en https://tdh-ukraine.org/en www.facebook.com/TdhUkraine/ ROLE DESCRIPTIONThe Project Officer is responsible for the effective support of the project in terms of organization, commu-nication, compliance with administrative and financial procedures and support to the beneficiaries.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESSupports the Project Manager for the organisation, communication and coordination of the mobile team activitiesSupports the Project Manager in creating and maintaining a continuous and effective information flow within the colleagues of the projectSupport the Project Manager in preparing the activity plan as neededCentralizes information from the team and supports the Project Manager in reportingSupports the team members in processes regarding procurement and financesSupports the Project Manager in ensuring that Tdh procedures and policies are followedOrganises activities for Tdh beneficiaries and offers them direct assistance based on the existing needs and team allocationTogether with all the team members intervenes in areas and activities as prioritized by the Project ManagerConducts regular needs assessments for the locations where the teams are working and any oth-er potential locations for interventionOffers information and personalised individual support in accordance to their capacity and on agreement with the team leaderOrganises events for Tdh beneficiaries as planned with the Project ManagerLiaises with suppliers and service providersIdentify the problems associated with the delivery of the programme and informs the team leader to decide on further actionsCoordinates the activities of volunteers supporting the teamConducts research as needed to support the project activitiesThe Project Officer is responsible for other tasks delegated by the Project Manager in accordance to the general purpose of the position.YOUR PROFILEEducation / Qualifications:University Degree, preferably in social and humanistic fields.Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in organisation and implementation of projects. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff. Excellent communication skills. Excellent record keeping and documentation skills. Ability to work independently and organize, prioritize, and follow through on multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Strong team spirit. High level of integrity. Respect of deadlines. Ability to uphold high standards and punctuality under pressure.Languages: Excellent commandof written and spoken Ukrainian and Russian, fluency in English will be an advantage.IT Knowledges: Good IT knowledge (Microsoft Office, Internet).TO APPLY:Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their application (CV and motivation in English) to [email protected] Please mention in the title of the email the position “Project Officer”.Child Safeguarding Policy:To commit to respect Tdh Risk Management Policies including Child Safeguarding Policy, Safety and Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policy, Whistle Blowing Policy.GDPR compliance:By sending your application, you agree that your personal data will be used in the recruitment process. All the documents we will request in different steps of the recruitment process will only be used for this purpose.All staff involved in recruitment and selection are aware that data protection rules apply, and that personal information will be treated confidentially. According to our policy, we will keep your application documents for the period of the recruitment only.Due to an anticipated high number of applications, Tdh is not in a position to respond to every applicant individually. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.