Specialist of the Department of Humanitarian Programs (Program Officer-Mykolaiv) in International Medical Corps

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The Program Specialist will work directly with MMK Program Coordinators/Managers in the field to ensure effective implementation of all programs and operational activities to ensure effective operations. The Program Specialist will work at the intersection of all program sectors, procurement, human resources and finance, logistics to ensure compliance with all MMK policies and timely satisfaction of beneficiary needs.

Main tasks and responsibilities

To successfully perform this job, a person must be able to perform each essential function with or without consideration of individual conditions. The tasks listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Program Support

Representation

As needed attend meetings with donors, UN agencies, ministries and other stakeholders on behalf of MMK.
• Develop and maintain contacts in the donor community, government, UN agencies and other non-governmental organizations.< /span>
• Contribute to the creation of a positive image and general trust in the organization, in particular through the application of the MMK Code of Conduct and institutional ethics and values ​​in relation to internal and external partners.

Resource Management

• Supervise the work of the humanitarian program assistant and promote his/her potential and professional growth.
• Maintain open lines of communication with all program managers and coordinators, field managers, and the senior management team.< br/>

Security

• Ensure compliance with protocols and mission-wide security policy.
• Sexual Exploitation and Violence Prevention:
• Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and violence) within the framework of the International Medical Corps and among the beneficiaries served by the International Medical Corps.

Minimum requirements

• Higher education in public health, international relations, social work, international crisis response or development and/or education in a relevant field of expertise. Master's degree preferred. Relevant work experience may substitute for education level.
• Two years of work experience in a non-profit, humanitarian, non-governmental or governmental organization related to the provision of humanitarian assistance.

Competencies

• Ability to remain positive and professional in a stressful work environment. 
• Ability to withstand the challenges of adverse conditions in both a growing urban context and resource-constrained remote field sites.
• Relevant experience in the region preferred.
• Ability to make sound judgments, remain flexible to a changing environment and make decisions independently.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in an intercultural team with different socialeconomic background.
• Preference is given to experience working with partners in the field of project implementation.

Standards of conduct

According to role, the individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps compliance standards and ethical donation standards. Employees are also responsible for preventing violations of our code of conduct and ethics, which may include conflicts of interest or ethics or security policies. If you see, hear, or become aware of a violation of the Code of Conduct and Ethics or the Security Policy, you are obligated to report it.

If it a supervisory position, one should set an example of ethical behavior through one's own behavior and by supervising the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to comply with the standards set out in the code of conduct and ethics; monitor compliance of subordinate employees; ensure compliance with the International Medical Corps code of conduct and ethics and policies, including safety policies and protection against humiliation, bullying and sexual harassment in the workplace, consistently and fairly; support employees who raise such issues or concerns in good faith.

Safety

All employees share the responsibility and commitment to the safety and protection of the population we work with, including particularly vulnerable adults and children. This includes protecting against the following behavior of our employees or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; labor exploitation, neglect or violence against children, adults at risk or LGBT representatives; any form of human trafficking.

Equal opportunities

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin , age, disability or veteran status.