HEKS/EPER pursues the vision of a just world where the dignity of everyone is respected, peace reigns and the natural environment is conserved. In the framework of the 2030 Agenda, we work in the four thematic priority areas of "Climate justice", "Right to land and food", "Flight and migration", and "Inclusion". HEKS/EPER also provides humanitarian aid for people affected by natural disasters and armed conflicts. The goal is to induce change at the social, economic and political levels. HEKS/EPER helps improve the living conditions of people in Switzerland and around the world, claims their rights, and to this end, mobilizes and raises awareness on the part of society, policy-makers, business and churches.
HEKS/EPER has launched an โIntegrated emergency assistance for conflict-affected people living in the hard-to reach-areas in Ukraineโ. The Project, focusing on the most vulnerable conflict-affected people living on the hardtoreach or rural areas in Ukraine.
HEKS/EPER considers multisectoral response as the most effcient way to address the needs of the conflict-affected population.
Therefore, the proposed intervention aims to ensure that conflict-affected people living in hard-to-reach areas of South and East Ukraine
are able to meet their WASH needs through integrated lifesaving assistance.
The WASH component will target rehabilitation of critical communal water/wastewater infrastructures, that are not functioning or that
have been damaged due to conflict activities coupled with hygiene promotion activities. The project aims at identify and assess the
needs expressed by local authorities and consider intervention in hard-to-reach areas, focusing on small-scale rehabilitation of water
supply system, though sanitation infrastructures can also be targeted according to the criticality of the needs.
We are therefore looking for a proactive and experienced employee to start as soon as possible or by arrangement as
Shelter Manager, Ukraine, 100%
Your main responsibilities:
- Ensure timely and efficient implementation of projects, aligning with the NGO's standards and values
- Coordinate with other departments, external partners, and local communities to ensure seamless operations
- Monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of projects, suggesting improvements or pivots when necessary
- Act as a bridge between the field and the head office, ensuring transparent
- and effective communication
To be successful you bring:
- Bachelorโs degree in a related field; Master's degree preferred
- Minimum of 3 years experience in humanitarian/development project management
- Proven experience in conflict or post-conflict settings
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Exceptional adaptability and resilience
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of Ukrainian or Russian is a plus
- Solid understanding of humanitarian principles and values
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Excellent communication skills as well as strong writing and reporting skills
- Promote capacity building and being able to help your team members to progress and gain authonomy
What you can expect from us:
- An international position with a duty station in the Kyiv, Ukraine, with regular field visits
- An opportunity to make a difference in this world
- An interesting and challenging position with scope for design
- Duration 6 months (possible extension)
- Competitive salary, min. CHF 4'500.- *13 (pro rata temporis), depending on experience and education
- Accommodation provided by HEKS/EPER
- R&R after 3 months
- Insurance package