Country Representative Ukraine

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the AutRC team in Ukraine including project offices in Uzhhorod and Lviv
• Represent AutRC towards URCS, ICRC, IFRC, other Movement partners and external stakeholders
• Together with URCS, implement and further develop the AutRC programme strategy
• Identify strategic programme initiatives and provide leadership in formulating proposals and budgets
• Introduce innovation and best practices to enhance program and operational performance
• Coordinate and cooperate with RCRC movement partners, lead and manage partnerships
• Ensure financial supervision, quality control and monitoring of AutRC supported programs in Ukraine, and provide regular progress reports to the AutRC HQ
• Ensure adequate security set-up for the AutRC delegation in Ukraine under ICRC security umbrella

Your profile and skills:

• Austrian (or EU) work permit is required
• At least five years international humanitarian and/or development experience (NGO, IO, or Charity) at programme management level; experience in the RCRC movement is a strong asset
• Degree or diploma in development studies, project management or another relevant field
• Excellent project and finance management skills (including budgeting and budget control)
• Work experience in the Eastern European region is an asset
• Excellent English skills. German, Ukrainian and/or Russian are an asset
• Strong leadership and team skills, combined with cultural sensitivity
• Multi-annual experience in people management, managing and supporting staff
• Ability to work under pressure and lead a diverse team in complex and demanding environments

We offer

• Job location: Ukraine with main station Kyiv
• Start of employment: Preferred May 2023, latest June 2023.
• Duration: minimum 1 year with option to extend
• Compensation: minimum monthly all-in salary of € 4.410,00 gross (RK 12) / 14 time per year; option to be raised depending on qualifications and experience. Accommodation in country of assignment is being provided.