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Polish Humanitarian Action Mission to Ukraine is looking for a Head of Programmes (Kyiv)

General information:

• Organization: Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH), Warsaw based international non-governmental organization with representation office in Ukraine
• Position: Head of Programmes
• Location: Kiev, Ukraine (with frequent field visits)
• Contract details: 3 months probation period with possibility of extension
• Starting date: Immediate

What PAH is about:

Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) is a non-governmental organization employing people who want to make the world a better place. For over 20 years, we have been providing relief in big and small emergencies worldwide alongside with running missions in several countries in crisis. Our interventions of both humanitarian and development character have been carried out in 49 countries so far. We concentrate on ensuring sustainable and stable development of regions suffering consequences of war and/or natural disasters.

For more information, please refer to www.pah.org.pl.

PAH in Ukraine

Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) is present in Ukraine since 2014, when internal conflict arose, causing the urgent humanitarian need. PAH implements humanitarian interventions in food security and protection sectors funded by OFDA, ECHO and Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Who PAH is looking for:

PAH in Ukraine is looking for a Head of Programmes, he/she will be responsible for coordination of Programme Team and ensuring effective and efficient implementation of programme activities

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• In cooperation with the Head of Mission, develops a long-term strategy for Programmes on the mission, operationalizes and leads its implementation;

• Defines the common approach and standards for Programmes and monitors their coherent application;
• Controls the timely and effective implementation of activities as well as use of budget and other resources enabling synergies in the Programme;
• Identifies sources for Programme financing and applies for these;
• Leads Programme Team, i.e. selects, assesses performance, motivates, establishes supporting relations and develops project staff;
• Liaises and engages in cooperation with stakeholders such as donors, institutions, authorities, international and national non-governmental organizations, international organizations (IOs), clusters representing PAH;
• Cooperates with other departments on the Mission.

What PAH requires:

• Experience in managing programmes or projects (minimum 2 years) within difficult operating environments;
• Proven experience in team management (at least 3 years):
• Experience in designing and writing proposals for funding and in developing donor relationships (documented successes in applying for institutional funds);
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures;
• Strong results orientation with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets;
• Proven ability to manage a complex and demanding workload;
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills;
• Excellent spoken and written English (Russian or Ukrainian language will be an asset);
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools;
• Driving license
• University degree in relevant field.

What PAH offers:

• A full time position with a probationary period of 3 months;
• Monthly salary based on experience;
• A challenging, exciting job in one of the largest NGOs in the Central-Eastern Europe combining emergency and development work;
• Private accommodation (if your residency is outside Ukraine);
• Flights home covered every 3 months (if your residency is outside Ukraine);
• Covered insurance costs.

How to apply:

If you are interested, please submit the following documents in English to [email protected] no later than 19th March 2017:

• CV including work experience and education
• Cover letter
• Your salary offer
• Three referees with their complete contact information

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be notified.