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Senior program coordinator | Senior Program Officer Kyiv in Malteser International
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Malteser International
Malteser International is an international humanitarian aid organization operating under the auspices of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For more than 60 years, we have provided relief and recovery support to people during and after conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the basis of our activity. In more than 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, we support people in need, regardless of their religion, background or political beliefs.
Since the start of the war in eastern Ukraine in 2014, Malteser International has been working with three local partner organizations in the field of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS). Since the full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022, Malteser International has rapidly expanded its humanitarian operations to respond to the growing needs across the country, partnering with more than 8 local organizations to provide critical assistance to people affected by the crisis. Today, Malteser International's humanitarian response includes the distribution of food, hygiene kits, winter kits, housing assistance and MPCA in hard-to-reach areas of Eastern and Southern Ukraine to reduce challenges and risks to people's lives. The international network of the Order of Malta supports people affected by the war in Ukraine and will continue to do so as long as help is needed.
To implement its activities in Ukraine, Malteser International is looking for a Senior Program Coordinator - a national position that reports to the program manager, ensures timely and high-quality project management within the humanitarian response program MI in Ukraine in coordination with local partners.
The Senior Program Manager supports project management functions while scaling activities and establishing cooperation with new potential partners, conducts field visits and needs assessments, develops quality project proposals, provides technical support to partners to ensure quality and timely implementation of projects, and supports reporting requirements for MI, clusters, partners and institutional donors.
We we offer:
Start date: as soon as possible
Work location: Kyiv
Contract duration: 1 year
Salary according to qualifications and experience, from 105,000 hryvnias before taxes
Medical insurance, psychosocial support (PSS). development of project proposals, implementation of projects, monitoring, evaluation, preparation of reports and coordination with clusterseras, HRP, MI projects and international non-governmental organizations (INGOs).
Contributes to effective communication and cooperation with partner organizations, in particular supports the preparation of reports for partners and donors.
Supports conducting monitoring visits to the field, identifying needs and gaps, as well as developing the capacity of partner staff through training, evaluation and development of plans actions.
Represents MI at relevant cluster meetings, meetings, events and conferences.
Establishes and maintains relationships with partners, authorities, donors and other stakeholders, and also accompanies official visitors during field visits as needed.
Your profile:
Work experience with partners using a participatory approach, as well as experience coordinating responses with various participants, including state authorities, national/local organizations, NGOs and UN structures.
Ability to achieve results and maintain consistently high standards of professional behavior, including when working independently.
Fluency in Ukrainian and English (oral and in writing).
Higher education in social sciences/social work, child protection, human rights or related field. Master's degree or professional certification in project management (e.g. PDM Pro) would be an advantage.
2-4 years of progressively increasing experience in project management.
At least 3 years of proven experience in similar positions in international non-governmental organizations
Working at Malteser International
Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of gender, religion or background.
Malteser International is committed to protecting people within its borders programs from exploitation, violence and sexual harassment and has policies related to this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) that define the expected behavior and responsibilities of all employees, consultants and other representatives of the organization. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks on all employees (including criminal record checks for certain positions). Any candidate offered a job at Malteser International will be required to sign the MI Code of Conduct as an annex to their employment contract and agree to act in accordance with the provisions of this document.
Whether you work as a specialist in an overseas mission or in one of our regional offices, we offer a challenging and dynamic work environment within an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently working in various crisis and disaster-affected regions acrossin the world, as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York. For more information, please see the materials here.
If you wish to apply for this position, please submit a package of documents (resume, cover letter) by 27 February 2026 through our online job portal using link:
Senior Program Officer Officer - National Position
Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.
Since the start of the war in eastern Ukraine in 2014, Malteser International has been working with three local partner organizations in the sector of mental health and psycho-social support (MHPSS). Following the full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022, Malteser International has expanded its humanitarian support rapidly to address the growing needs across the country in partnership with more than 8 local partners to provide critical support and relief to people affected by the crisis. Today, Malteser International's humanitarian response includes distribution of food, hygiene items, winter kits, Shelter and MPCA to hard-to-reach areas in Eastern and Southern Ukraine to alleviate challenges and risk of people's lives. The international network of the Order of Malta stands with the people affected by the war in Ukraine and will continue to do so for as long as help is required.
For its work in Ukraine Malteser International is looking for a Senior Program Officer - National Position.
The Senior Program Officer, reporting to the Program Manager, supports the timely and high-quality project management for MI’s humanitarian response program in Ukraine, in coordination with local partners. A Senior Program Officer supports the project management functions during the scaling-up and exploration of new potential partners, conducting field and need assessments, developing quality proposals, providing technical support to partner’s quality and timely project implementation as well as supporting reporting requirements for MI, clusters, partners and institutional donors.
- In cooperation with the Program Manager, supports timely and high-quality project cycle management for MI’s humanitarian response in Ukraine in coordination with local partners
- Contributes to needs assessments, proposal development, project implementation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and coordination with clusters, HRP, MI projects, and INGOs
- Supports effective communication and cooperation with partner organizations, including follow-up on partner and donor reporting
- Supports field monitoring visits, identification of needs and gaps, and partner staff capacity development through training, assessments, and action plans.
- Participates in relevant clusters, meetings, events, and conferences representing MI
- Builds and maintains relationships with partners, authorities, donors, and other stakeholders, and accompanies official visitors on field visits as required
Your profile:
- Experience of working with partners and by using participatory approach as well as of coordinating responses with a range of actors, including Government authorities, national/ local organizations, NGOs, UN.
- Ability to achieve results and maintain consistent high standards of professional behaviour including when working alone.
- Fluency in both Ukrainian and English Languages (written and spoken).
- University degree in social sciences/work, child protection, human rights, or relevant area. A master’s degree or professional Project Cycle Management Certification (e.g. PDM Pro) is an asset.
- 2-4 years progressively advanced working experience in project management.
- At least 3 years of proven experience in similar positions with international NGOs.
What we offer:
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duty Station: Kyiv
- Duration of contract: 1 year
- Salary according to qualification and experience, starting from 2168 EUR gross
- Medical insurances, PSS
- 36 day per year AL + internal benefits
Working for Malteser International
Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.
Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will beexpected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these document
Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices - we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please have a look here.
If you wish to apply for this position, please submit your application package (CV and motivation letter) through our online job portal by 27 February 2026 using the following link:
