Due to the urgency of this recruitment, we encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible. We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.
Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. The organisation works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.
Since its creation in 1982, HI has run development programmes in more than 60 countries and responded to numerous emergencies. Today, we have a budget of approximately 255 million euros, with 4794 employees worldwide.
At Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities.
Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, even at the first interview. For more information about the organisation: www.hi.org
JOB CONTEXT:
Since the beginning of the war, HI has set up a two-country program covering Ukraine and Moldova. Aligning itself with the priorities of the Ukraine Flash Appeal and Regional Refugee Response Plan, HI pillars of interventions are :
HI has 3 hubs: one in the East (based in Dnipro), one in the Northeast (based in Kharkiv), one in the South (based in Mykolaiv) and the coordination is in Kyiv.
YOUR MISSION:
Under the responsibility of the Program Director, you, as the Area Manager, contribute within the country where you are based to the implementation of the mandate and the 10-year strategy of Handicap International. You ensure optimal quality and impact of the projects implemented in the country, through a delegation system with appropriate control mechanisms.
You share with all HI managers the responsibility of a sound management and successful functioning of the global organization, through paradigm chain.
Your priorities will be to
In this framework, your main missions are:
Mission 1: Management
Mission 2: Strategy and steering
- Contribute to the development of the programme operational strategy, and to its implementation and annual monitoring
- Implement the project part of the Programme\u2019s Operational Strategy
Mission 3 : Standards and expertise
Mission 4: Operational implementation
- Ensure the sound management and monitoring of projects under his/her responsibility
- Keeping both potential opportunities and risks in mind, contribute to the monitoring and analysis done by the line manager, and propose mitigation measures where relevant
- Develop HI\u2019s external influence (forums, operational and strategic alliances, etc.) and the external representation of the organization (events, media) in his/her area of responsibility.
- Coordinate the teams in his/her area
- Support the Director/Country Manager in monitoring security in their area and ensure adequate resources according to the context
Mission 5: Emergency Preparedness and Response
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION:
\u2022 HI staff in Ukraine are usually accommodated in guesthouses or in hotel (during business trips), usually near HI offices, restaurants, cafes, shopping centers within walking distance and near a shelter (the shelter is either in the building or easy to reach).
Requirements
\u2022 You hold a degree in a field related to the job (humanitarian, Sciences Po, etc.)
\u2022 You have at least 3 years of professional experience in Area/Field/project management in challenging humanitarian contexts.
\u2022 You have a proven experience in managerial and security management experience.
\u2022 You have experiences on donor relations, external relations, fundraising and strategic positioning.
\u2022 You know how design and coordinate of complex emergency interventions.
\u2022 You have strong and solid management and communication skills.
\u2022 You are fluent English (oral and written)
\u2022 You show strong organizational skills, you are autonomous and reactive.
Benefits
At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi.org/en/join-the-team
12 months International contract starting from November 2025;The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation: Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals;Pension scheme;Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution;Repatriation insurance paid by HI;Salary from 2869 \u20ac gross/month upon experience;Perdiem: 587\u20ac net/month - paid in payrollHardship: 500 \u20ac net/month paid with your salary;Paid leaves: 25 days per year;R&R: 5 days every 8 weeksPosition unaccompanied: Payment for travel costs (air ticket & visa) and transport of your personal effects; Mission of more than 12 months: a child allowance of 100\u20ac per month, per child paid in payrollHousing: individual taken in charge by HI;If you are resident in the country: local package.