Вакансія: Field Officer (Sumy and Kharkiv)

Work at a joint project of Emmaus NGO and AVSI foundation. 

AVSI Foundation is a global non-governmental organization with headquarters in Italy and currently operating in 30 countries. Its mission is to support human development in developing countries: recognizing the uniqueness of each person, who as such cannot be reduced to a number within an anonymous category such as “the poor, the sick, the disabled”. Furthermore, every person and every community represent a resource, regardless of their vulnerability. This is why AVSI works to help people in becoming aware of their own value and dignity. In Ukraine, AVSI implements humanitarian activities such as Food and Non-food items distributions, Education, Child Protection and Protection sector.

• Closing Date: 15/08/2022
• Period: 6 months
• Starting Date: August 2022

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Role: The organisation is now seeking to recruit 2 suitable qualified staff for the position of Field Officer (1 in Sumy and 1 in Kharkiv)
• Department: Programme
• Duty Station: 1 in Sumy and 1 in Kharkiv (with transfers in the respective oblast)
• Remuneration Package: Basic Pay + Monthly Health Benefit (net range 500-650 USD)

Aim of the position: Under the supervision of the Project Manager, to contribute to the implementation of Education and Protection activities targeting displaced persons and host communities.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Coordination of the field activities in the reference area;
• Coordination on 50 volunteers and teachers carrying out recreational activities with children and parents;
• Coordination of the distribution of educational kits for children;
• Coordination of PSS activities with children and parents;
• Monitoring of the rehabilitation of some schools and shelters in collaboration with local authorities;
• Ensures that the project activities on the ground are carried out and guarantees their quality;
• Ensures that project beneficiaries are treated adequately by all staff on site;
• Coordinates the staff in the reference area and ensures the correct execution of the work carried out by them;
• Coordination with the Logistics officer and support in the activities of procurement;
• Supports monitoring and evaluation activities;
• Maintains relations with local authorities and stakeholders in the reference area;
• Report on the state and any problems that arise during the performance of the activities;
• Carrying out all other project related tasks requested by the Project Manager.

Essential requirements

• Qualification: High school diploma
• Knowledge of foreign languages: Excellent knowledge of English and Ukrainian (spoken and written)
• Work experience in the field of professional competence: At least 2 years of experience in coordinating educational activities; in emergence or development.

Preferable requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in subjects related to the position
• Previous experience with international NGOs
• Any training in coordination, distribution of basic goods, education or PSS
• Excellent organizational skill functional to perform under minimal supervision
• Aptitude to field work with ability to travel with short notice
• Knowledge of humanitarian standards
• Ability to carry out community assessment with standardized and non-standardized instruments, with particular attention to the ability to carry out adequate assessment of the context and needs of affected communities
• Proactive person willing to take initiative
• Flexibility 
• Team-working skills and provide support to multiple staffs
• Able to work under pressure and under strict deadlines
• Identify him/herself with the mission, vision and values of AVSI Foundation
• High planning and problem-solving skills

Reporting structure:

First contact person: Project Manager

Second contact person: Logistics officer

How to apply:

Candidates should submit their cover letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) of max 3 pages. The above documents can be sent by email to [email protected]  with the following subject Field Officer (name of the duty station Sumy) (candidate name).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Due to the urgency of these roles, AVSI reserves the right to shortlist applications prior to the closing date.