UKRAINE – COUNTRY DIRECTOR - KYIV

About the job

General objective:

The CD is the Solidarités International official representative in a country.

S/He is in charge of the smooth running of the mission.

S/He proposes mission strategy, according to the geopolitical and humanitarian context, and ensures its implementation once it has been validated.

S/He monitors projects, ensuring that they are progressing in accordance with the Solidarités International charter and complying with internal and contractual procedures.

S/He mobilizes the material and financial resources necessary for the programs to run effectively and supervises the administration of these resources.

S/He coordinates the teams in place and ensures their security on the mission.

S/He is the direct liaison for Solidarités International HQ.

The main challenges:

The mission is still relatively young and the CD will need the accompany and lead several critical transformations:
- Progressive switch to reconstruction/development projects.
- Localisation including the progressive replacement of key expatriate managers by Ukrainian colleagues and the implementation of the location strategy as defined by the mission in 25 / 26
- Strong donors'engagement including through joining existing or new consortium complementing our activities
- Managing and adapting the HR structure to the new volume of activities

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

Support and accompany the bases and the Kyiv coordination in putting in place the new organisational chart post BHA including roles and responsibilities, communication channels, Ways of working, etc.
Strengthen mission autonomy by identifying priority areas for capacity building and proposing solutions to improve collective performance
Opertionalise the SI Ukraine localisation strategy
Maintain a high level of visibility of SI in Ukraine through permanent networking and interaction within the humanitarian ecosystem including donors, INGOs, local NGOs etc..
Launch preparatory work for the - strategic review
Improve the coordination and communication mechanisms betwen Bases and Coordination.

Security constraints:

There are few security constraints in Kyiv, though the context can evolve quickly and there are periodic attacks that generally target known areas (SI accommodation and office is deliberately chosen to reduce the proximity to target areas). Nevertheless, air alarms are still very frequent and can last for hours, which can cause stress. SI security rules and set-up is a very effective protection against the effects of the attacks and the risk to staff is therefore very low in Kyiv. National curfew is in place between midnight and 5am. Noise of explosions can sometimes be heard. Security briefings are given pre-departure, upon arrival, and upon travelling to field bases (where additional security protocols may be in place). SI Ukraine offers 24/7 psychological support to any staff affected by the stress of the security situation, and takes staff wellbeing and safety extremely seriously.

Your profile

DIPLOMAS: Master in Humanitarian Affairs or equivalent

EXPERIMENT IN THE HUMANITARIAN SECTOR: + 5 years

EXPERIMENT ON SIMILAR POSITIONS: + 5 years

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Management and leadership skills, involves others to seek solutions and reacts quickly to new challenges

Networking skills, donor engagement and strategic development

Delegation, organization and planning skills including capaciting to make people work together in a conducive working environment

Ability to mobilize the necessary resources (human, financial, material) to achieve the objectives set in the country strategy

TRANSVERSAL SKILLS:

1. Negotiation and diplomacy skills with local authorities, donors, INGOs, UNS, etc. 2. Adaptability, flexibility and good resistance to stress 3. Communication and external representation

LANGUAGES:

1. English (mandatory) 2. French (desirable)

SI will offer you

A salaried position:According to experience, starting from EUR gross per month ( EUR base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD .

SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate's country of origin and the place of assignment.

Breaks: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every three months (with a USD break allowance, allocated by Sl). To these breaks periods, SI grants one additional rest day per month worked.

Insurance package: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which refunds all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.

LIVING CONDITIONS:

The office and accomodation are in the city centre, offering many opportunities in Kyiv:
- Position with accommodation package: accommodation allowance ranging from € to €1,. - Parks, restaurants, bars, sports facilities and gyms, music events, museums, art galleries
- Well-stocked supermarkets and local markets with fresh products at lower prices, as well as specialist shops and international goods
- Easy access to ATMs, though it is common to pay by bank card
- Occasional power cuts
- Excellent opportunities to network with other international colleagues as there are so many INGOs present
- Convenient walking, taxis and subway