Protection team leader in HEKS / EPER Ukraine

HEKS/EPER is looking for Protection team leader. Base in Odesa with the possibility of field trips.

Job objective

The Protection team leader is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation, coordination, and management of Protection programs, with a focus on providing high-quality services to beneficiaries and maintaining a safe and supportive environment.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Supervising the day-to-day implementation of GBV and MHPSS activities in the assigned project locations.

• Line management responsibility of the Protection team in the assigned project locations.

• Participate in supervising GBV/MHPSS activities implemented by local partners. Coordinate with Fund partners in assigned project locations and follow up on the quality implementation of the GBV/MHPSS project.

• Submit timely project reports (monthly/weekly) including quantitative and qualitative data to the upper management.

• Agree to the publication of photos with the activity, without an additional form of consent for the use of photos by the Foundation from each activity

• Number and Level of Employees Supervised - according to the organizational chart

Team Management & Capacity building 

• To ensure the development and implementation of MHPSS and GBV programs through the involvement of the Fund's employees, and partners, on the main Protection topics, such as psychological first aid, PSS at the community level, and psychosocial support, GBV case management, etc.
• Participate in the development of the budget for Protection programs and their implementation.
• Provide technical guidance and support to both the team and local partners by conducting regular field and monitoring visits to ensure proper implementation and quality assurance.

• Coordinate with local/ international organizations including local authorities, stakeholders, UN agencies, relevant working groups, and clusters.

• Ensure the organization of data, storage of information/documents on the number of registered cases/appeals about psychological/physical violence, etc.

• Support collecting all information related to project costs in the location.

• Take part in developing methodologies and data collection techniques for assessments, indicators, program management, evaluations, and research related to Protection.

• Responsible for the planning and implementation of Protection activities, closely monitoring, evaluating, and reporting their development and flagging potential issues on time.

Team management

Number of people to manage and their position 

• Direct management: Up to 2-5 (depending on the size of field operations)

Competencies & requirements

Language skills: Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian (speaking/reading/writing), English (B1/B2).

Education degree: Secondary diploma (including but not limited to: Psychology, Sociology, etc.)

Work experience: 2- years relevant professional experience compulsory. 6-month experience in NGOs/On-site training in field work is desirable.

Computer skills: 

• Solid use of the MS office software (including Word, Excel, Outlook) is compulsory.
• Knowledge of managing data protection, including data encryption, user and group management, views, and security modes is desirable

Transversal skills: 

• Team management
• Communication
• Good analytical and writing skills
• Very good team spirit
• Strong motivation to help people in needs
• Well organized and attention to details
• Conflict resolution and diplomatic skills
• Ability to analyse and suggest improvement
• Autonomy, neutrality, hard worker
• Able to manage stress and pressure
• Ability to work within a team.

Qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter in English to  [email protected]. Only short-listed candidates will receive notice requesting additional information.

HEKS/EPER offers : official employment, competitive and decent salary, social package in accordance with the Labor Code, equipped workplace, medical insurance etc.

Qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter in English to Відправити резюме .
Only short-listed candidates will receive notice requesting additional information through e-mail, please check it.