The Project Manager will work in close coordination with the Country Office Core Competency Specialists to support the development of country-wide Protection from Violence and UDOC strategies based on the outcomes of activities in their area of responsibility and on an updated protection analysis. The Project Manager will directly supervise a mixed team of Protection and UDOC staff. He/she will be responsible for managing all relevant budgets and all elements of the project management cycle. The position reports to the Area Programme Manager with technical supervision and support from the Protection from Violence and UDOC-SM Specialists at country level. The Project Manager will contribute to supporting a culture of accountability and high performance in the area.
Below is a brief summary of the role. Please download the Job Descriptionย for further details.
What you will do:
Specialised Protection Servicesย (Individual Protection Assistance and General Case Management)
Train, mentor, and coach staff on general protection case management and Individual Protection Assistance, in line with NRC modalities, SOPs, and toolkit. Provide guidance and direction to teams to maintain quality service mapping and referrals. Provide area-based conflict-sensitive protection analysis and monitoring based on programmatic demands. Ensure maintenance and use of secure databases, filing systems, and storage of protection information management data, tools, and information, working closely with the Protection Specialist and Information Management Officer to ensure a user-friendly and data protection compliant database.ยCivilian Self-Protection
Though Leadership (Monitoring, Analysis and Advocacy)
Provide training, guidance and mentoring to conduct protection monitoring. Maintain protection analysis for the area covered to inform programme and strategy at area and country level. Represent NRC and contribute to protection sub-cluster and relevant WGs, as relevant.Urban Displacement Out of Camp (UDOC)
Liaise andย collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders, including NGOs and UN agencies.ย Ensure a timely and orderly roll out of NRCโs area-based UDOC program in the North, including assessing existing service providers operating in the target area, facilitating coordination mechanisms between stakeholders and displaced/returnee populations, supporting local authorities and civil society actors through capacity building, strengthening inter-agency referrals and complaint handling, and ensuring adequate access to key information by the conflict-affected population.ย Lead on an area-based approach in the North area, with support of the UDOC-Site Management Specialist Closely coordinate the UDOC response with Protection from Violence, ICLA, Shelter, Education, and LFS programming in the North as appropriate. Support the development of effective referral mechanisms in close collaboration with relevant stakeholders, including state actors.What you will bring:
Minimum 3 yearsโ experience from a project management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context. Knowledge and experience of Protection Case Management and Individual Protection Assistance. Knowledge and experience of Civilian Self-Protection, community-based protection or community-led initiatives. Knowledge and experience of Protection Analysis and Monitoring an asset. Experience in managing projects in a durable solutions context. Documented results related to the positionโs responsibilities Knowledge about own leadership skills/profileย Fluency in English, both written and verbal Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts. Valid driverโs licenseWhat We Offer:
Duty station: Kyiv - Ukraineย Contract duration: 12 months fixed term-renewable subject to performance, structure and funds availability Travel : Regular presence in field locations (30%)ย Salary/benefits: According to NRC salary scale grade 8, terms and conditions. NRC is an equal opportunities employer. In the selection of our staff, we are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability. We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.ยKey Information - Please Take Note When Applying
Learn more aboutย NRC hereย andย NRCย Ukraine To apply as an internal candidate, please click on the suitcase icon โI am an employeeโ on the top right of the page to be redirected to NRCโs internal career site. Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application. Ensure to attach your latest CV and application in English. When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport. Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.