Директор представництва CIVIC (Center for Civilians in Conflict) в Україні

TARGET HIRE DATE SEPTEMBER 15, PENDING FUNDING.

Center for Civilians in Conflict’s mission is to improve protection for civilians caught in conflicts around the world. We call on and advise international organizations, governments, militaries, and armed non-state actors to adopt and implement policies, tools, and training to prevent civilian harm. When civilians are harmed we advocate for the provision of amends and post-harm assistance. We bring the voices of civilians themselves to those making decisions affecting their lives.

CIVICis seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Country Director, Ukraine who will be an integral part of the CIVIC program team reporting to the Director, Europe, and works closely with other staff members at HQ.

Job Purpose:  

The CD has overall responsibility for supervising the implementation of CIVIC-Ukraine programs and management of the office and staff, to achieve CIVIC’s mission and the objectives established in the grant(s).

Location:                      Kyiv, Ukraine (must be willing to travel to Eastern Ukraine)

Travel:                          Up to 25% required (domestic and international)

Staff Reporting:          Staff in-country full-time plus consultants located in Ukraine)

Overall Management and Leadership

• Implement and periodically update CIVIC-Ukraine strategic plan including planning for future programming.
• Generate funding from donors in collaboration with national, regional and headquarters staff in alignment with the country office’s strategic plan.
• Manage financial resources and provide oversight for grants (with assistance from country operations manager).
• Manage key project personnel including the support of their ongoing professional development.
• Provide strategic vision and direction for overall program design and proposal development; program implementation and reporting; grant management; financial planning; and human resource planning and management; work closely with the country team to accomplish the strategic goals.
• Represent CIVIC in formal and informal meetings with government and security officials, international organizations, donors, and national civil society groups pertinent to CIVIC project activities.
• Programmatic
• Country knowledge of Ukraine and on protection of civilians during armed conflict and in stabilization phase.
• Provide technical input to the government, security forces, international donor agencies and civil society groups pertinent to CIVICproject activities.
• Oversee research design, dissemination of information gathered and advocacy to advance programmatic and policy changes.
• Oversee and coordinate the program portfolio to ensure the highest level of project quality and accountability, while fostering continuity through building local capacity.
• Ensure implementation of strong program monitoring, evaluation, and learning functions.
• Strengthen the quality and effectiveness of existing programs in civilian protection and harm mitigation advocacy, technical assistance, and training, including through the development of a strong M&Eframework.
• Disseminate findings from CIVIC’s work that are of importance to decision-makers in a position to fund or implement projects in Ukraine.
• Keep the international and national partners and others informed about progress of the projects, plans for the development of new programs/projects/activities and donor involvement in the overall program.

Financial and Administrative

• Provide oversight to finance and administrative services including procurement, property management, human resources management, vehicle and facilities management, and staff safety and security (aided by in-country operations manager).
• Work with CIVIC headquarters to manage the development and implementation of annual country budgets.
• Ensure the preparation and accuracy of financial reports that comply with grant or contract agreements and ensure compliance with all aspects of donor funding and CIVIC policies.
• Ensure timely submission of financial reports within theestablished CIVIC guidelines.
• Authorize expenditures for grant or contract allocations and ensure compliance with procedures required by grant or contract agreements.
• Hire and manage personnel for Ukraine projects incompliance with CIVIC policies and lead initiatives to develop staff capacity.

• Minimum ten years of field experience in international security, human rights, advocacy and/or other related programs including demonstrated experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation, plus a minimum master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Country knowledge and experience working in Ukraine.

• Passion for CIVIC’s subject matter and willingness to take on the responsibilities and duties as a senior member of our team.

• Demonstrated ability to undertake high-level representation and advocacy.

• Demonstrated capacity to mobilize program funding including donor cultivation and grants writing.

• Demonstrated ability to manage staff and other administrative and financial activities in developing country programs – five years of experience in a management position.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to effectively lead a team, communicate a vision, make timely and transparent decisions, and manage conflict.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and create budgets and monitor financial status.

• Ability to design and implement workshops, seminars, surveys, monitoring systems and evaluations. Experience in research design, data analysis and interpretation.

• Excellent oral and written English language skills, including the ability to quickly synthesize complex technical and programmatic issues into concise communications.

• Knowledge and experience managing compliance to diverse donors (DFID, Germany, EU, etc.).

• Demonstrated leadership and management skills that effectively motivate staff and support team building; demonstrated ability to manage a professional team in a multi-cultural environment.

• Well-established and practiced organizational and planning skills.

• Computer literacy, including use of internet, word processing and spreadsheets.

• Experience with staff security and safety issues is desirable.

• Ability and willingness to travel within Ukraine and periodically internationally.

• Availability for a period of 1.5 years (renewable pending funding).

• Fluency in English mandatory.

• A sense of humor and a passion for people and leadership.

Deadline:  August 30, 2017

Resumes are reviewed on a rolling basis so please apply early.

Please apply here: https://www.comeet.co/jobs/civiliansinconflict/32.002/ukraine-country-director/2E.402