Regional coordinator of cooperation with the Representative Office of the Plenipotentiary of the Verkhovna Rada in International rescue committee

Position: Regional coordinator (in close cooperation with the Representation of the Commissioner of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Human Rights in the Mykolaiv Region)

Subordinates to:The Representation of the Commissioner of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Human Rights in the Mykolaiv Region

Supervised by:Representation of the Commissioner of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Human Rights in Mykolaiv Oblast

Location: Mykolaiv Oblast (field trips to all communities, including liberated from occupation and frontline areas)

Duration:from April 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to humanitarian crises in the world and helps people whose lives and livelihoods have been destroyed by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and regain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people who have been forced to flee war, conflict and disaster, with the host communities that support them, and with those who remain in their homes and communities. Working today in more than 40 countries around the world and 22 US cities, we improve outcomes in health, safety, economic well-being, education and government. Given the inequality faced by women and girls, the IRC aims to reduce gender inequality and ensure the social integration of all vulnerable groups into broader policies, processes and actions that affect their lives.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the leadership of the Representative of the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine in Mykolaiv Oblast and in cooperation with The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Ukraine regional coordinator performs key functions and responsibilities agreed by the parties, acting on the basis of the official mandate issued by the Commissioner, and contributes to ensuring accessible and effective protection of human rights for vulnerable population groups, in particular internally displaced persons (IDPs) and other groups affected by the war.

The regional coordinator provides legal information, conducts monitoring visits, facilitates referrals to relevant services and supports work with communities in accordance with humanitarian principles, protection principles, the principle of "do no harm" and the principle of accountability to the affected population. The role involves regular field trips, conducting mobile receptions and close coordination with local authorities, humanitarian organizations.

This position contributes to evidence-based protection risk analysis, improves service mapping and referral pathways, and supports institutional efforts to improve access to rights and services in Mykolaiv Oblast.

KEY DUTIES

• Conducting face-to-face and mobile receptions of citizens; 
• Participation in consideration of citizens' complaints; 
• Participation in monitoring visits to places of collective placement of IDPs, social protection institutions, health care facilities and inpatient care facilities; 
• Document the identified violations of human rights, trends and systemsor problems, in particular in the areas of housing, social services and access to them, in order to further develop a strategy for changing procedures, improving the quality of services and restoring violated human rights;
• Preparation of written reports, analytical reports and recommendations for government agencies and institutions.
• Coordinate interaction with authorities, government agencies, free legal aid centers, social services, shelters, medical facilities and NGO;
• To act as a coordinator and expert on issues of protection and awareness of human rights in communities in close cooperation with the IRC, in particular to identify security risks and ensure the transfer of cases through the established mechanisms of protection and notification.
• Development and regular updating of a comprehensive map of available humanitarian, state and volunteer support services in the Mykolaiv region.
• Conducting information sessions for the population regarding: basic rights and freedoms; procedures for submitting complaints to the Commissioner; existing human rights protection mechanisms; appropriate legal remedies and procedures; 
• Participation in joint information and educational activities (mobile receptions, public consultations, information sessions). related to human rights and protection.

   Experience required

   At least 2-3 years of professional experience in the fields of human rights, protection, legal aid, social services or humanitarian work.

  Understanding of human rights protection mechanisms and the Ukrainian context, including the needs of IDPs and other vulnerable groups. 

  Experience in conducting group activities, trainings and seminars, as well as mentoring.

  Proven experience in conducting monitoring visits, working with the local community or working in the field.

  Experience in coordinating activities with local authorities, civil society organizations and humanitarian organizations is an advantage.

  Desirable experience in documenting and analyzing protection issues or rights violations

  Experience in the preparation of analytical reports, briefs or descriptive reports.

  Experience with referral mechanisms and service mapping in the humanitarian aid or social protection sector is an advantage.

  Proven experience and competencies:

  • Language: Ukrainian and Russian are preferred, as well as good oral skills and written communication in English
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Proven understanding and ability to adhere to confidentiality and respect for clients/beneficiaries
  • Knowledge of data protection methodologies in humanitarian operations
  • Excellent communication skills, empathy, resilience to stress; adherence to humanitarian and do-no-harm principles.
  • Positive and professional attitude, including the ability to lead and work well in a team
  • High level of flexibilityand strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, remain calm, prioritize under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, and pay attention to detail
  • Computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and ability to enter data using tablet software

  HIERARCHY STRUCTURE AND TEAM COOPERATION

  Cooperation within the framework ofIRC:Head of the Department of Legal Assistance to the Population; Legal Manager; Senior specialist in advocacy of social and legal issues of the legal aid department; Capacity building and program support specialist and other IRC departments.

  External cooperation: free legal aid centers, social services, shelters, medical facilities and NGOs; actors providing protection and information services, governmental and non-governmental agencies involved in providing assistance to the population.

  WORKING CONDITIONS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  This position involves office work (approximately 40%) and field work (approximately 60%).

   PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

   IRC forms multidisciplinary inclusive teams of professionals that encourage team interaction, inclusiveness and cohesion, critical thinking, distribution of powers, discussions and objectivity to help our clients as effectively as possible. 

  International Rescue Committee is committed to protecting the people it serves, its employees and all associated persons from all forms of harm, abuse and violence, including sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. The Committee undertakes to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment in which people feel safe and can report wrongdoing. IRC employees must adhere to the core values ​​and principles outlined in The IRC Way - Standards of Professional Conduct. These are integrity, service, equality and accountability. The IRC also implements and enforces a number of additional internal rules regarding the protection of clients and staff from harm and abuse under the Principles for the Protection of Adults and Children, the Respect in the Workplace and Anti-Harassment Rules, the Anti-Retaliation and Protection of Reporters Rules, supplemented by the IRC's General Reporting Guidelines. You can read the obligations in English and Ukrainian at this link: https://rescue.box.com/v/irc-safeguarding-policies.