Керівник регіонального офісу (Area Manager)

World Vision International (WVI)—a leading international non-governmental organization—is looking for  Керівник регіонального офісу (Area Manager) 

World Vision’s focus is helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Join a highly motivated team of world-class international and local humanitarian professionals to establish, build, and grow World Vision’s presence in Ukraine. You will work alongside global professionals, improving your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a multinational organization that will prepare you for work in the world’s best-in-class companies in the future.

Requirements

• Higher education (economics, international development, sociology, public administration, or other relevant field) masters degree a plus
• At least 3 years experience leading teams, with a preference for experience working in a developing country or conflict area
• Proven ability to cultivate relationships with a broad network of stakeholders including donors and partners across all sectors
• Quick to learn and understand the humanitarian & social needs of internally displaced persons in Ukraine
• Exceptional problem-solving, organizational and delegation skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills, skilled with typical suite of management software (MS Office Suite, Google Drive, etc)
• English language fluency
• Willingness to travel 20% of the time

Responsibilities

Coordinated and Collaborative team 

• Cultivate a positive, fulfilling work environment for team members, promoting productivity and good relationships within the team
• Lead by example, demonstrating the emotional intelligence, skills and work ethic you want to see in your team
• Coach team members, helping them set and achieve goals and develop the skills they need for optimal results
• Identify the team’s strengths and weaknesses and support where relevant (in coordination with relevant line management who is often based remotely) balancing the need for expedient implementation in a crisis with individual team members’ long-term development goals and motivation
• Establish team-wide goals, monitor progress, and provide feedback as needed
• Prevent and resolve conflict

Strategy and Analysis

• Observe and update on the current security and socio-economic situation, trends, need, gaps, and activities of external parties in areas served in order to inform humanitarian response
• Provide leadership and support to project implementation teams, troubleshooting and coordinating as needed
• Assist with MEAL process for field programs, conducting site visits as needed and providing suggestions for improvements on the ground
• Identify best practices and lessons learned and shared to wider team 

Operational development and implementation 

• Support program implementation 
• Ensure activities and programs are appropriate and meeting the needs of beneficiaries and identify new strategic opportunities
• Work with the Operations Director and the Technical Advisors to ensure implementation of WVI Ukraine’s operational plan 
• Support proposal assessment, development, and budgeting as requested

Partnerships and Networks 

• Represent WVI in external meetings with donors, partners, clusters, working groups, and other NGOs and government agencies in order to stay informed, report relevant findings to the Operations and Response Director, and increase WVI visibility within the donor and partner community
• Cultivate strong networks and relationships with external partners, local authorities and others; skillfully manage stakeholders and obtain buy-in for WVI Ukraine activities as needed
• Identify and cultivate relationships with local partners as needed and maintain awareness of the 3Ws (who does what where)

Support Services Oversight  

• Identify and initiate processes to ensure all procurement is undertaken for office running and accommodation 
• Identify gaps in support service area (such as logistics, fleet management, accommodation) and work with line manager and Support Services to address 
• Oversee management of team housing and apartments in Western Ukraine 
• Support as needed in the procurement committee, ensuring timely supply management as well as compliance with all application policies and regulations
• Participate in timely recruitment of team members as needed that are assigned to be based in West Ukraine 

Security, safeguarding and risk mitigation 

• Provide on-the-ground information to the Security Director to support their security assessments; proactively address security and safety risks to minimize risks to staff
• Ensure that staff adhere to safety and security protocols
• Ensure compliance and understanding of all policies and procedures related to fraud, corruption, transparency, and whistleblowing
• Act as Safeguarding focal point

 Additional Information

• Full-time in office presence
• Official employment according to Ukrainian labour law
• Medical insurance
• Foreign language courses
• WVI Institutional trainings
• Travel up to 20% is likely
• Only candidates with Ukrainian citizenship or authorization to work in Ukraine will be considered
• Submit resume and cover letter IN ENGLISH
• Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this position may close sooner than anticipated