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.
The Deputy Country Director manages the development and implementation of projects to facilitate the delivery of the country programme strategy. The Deputy Country Director provides leadership, strategic direction, management and evaluation of all aspects of the programme and also plays a key role in external representation, legal compliance and team management.
We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible or by arrangement as a proactive and experienced:
Deputy Country Director, Ukraine, 100%
Your main responsibilities:
Programme Management
- Contribute to the design of projects and activities according to identified needs and contextual developments
- Support field coordinators and project managers in all aspects of project management, ensuring knowledge of and adherence to applicable operational systems, donor requirements and country programme strategy
- Contribute to an effective implementation of HEKS/EPER projects in Ukraine, including timely implementation and quality of planned projects
- Carry-out regular inspections and spot-checks, both on systems and on-going work, to ensure the intervention’s compliance with national standards as well as Sectors and Working Groups’ recommendations
Financial Management
- Follow-up on the financial aspects of the projects (FFU), analyze and propose solutions of reallocation if needed
- In collaboration with the Administration, Finance and Logistic teams ensure the full internal and external compliance of the program related activities
Staff Management
- Contribute to the management of the overall program team (implementation, grants management, MEAL), including recruitment and career development
- Substitute the country Director for the full Ukraine mission team management when needed and support the Security Coordinator in managing security incidents, as required
- Facilitate regular team meetings and, through a consultative leadership style and a transparent, honest and supportive communication structure, develop an effective team with reflecting HEKS/EPER values
Representation, external coordination, reporting and development
- Ensure the HEKS/EPER representation and contribution to the relevant clusters / sectors, INGOs coordination bodies
- Ensure maximum quality standards for internal and external reporting
- Support the Country Director in fundraising representation as well as donors relationship for program related aspects
- Develop qualitative project proposals
To be successful you bring:
- University degree in a relevant subject such as Management/Development Studies/Business Administration or in a relevant technical subject
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior leadership or similar position (NGOs/ UN Agency)
- Excellent working knowledge of the English (spoken and written) Russian and/or Ukrainian will be an asset.
- Good knowledge of the MS office software (including Word, Excel, Out-look)
- Experience in preparing proposals and donor reports as well as financial management skills
- Flexibility to take on need-based tasks
- Advanced team leadership and management skills with excellent communication, representation and networking skills
- Ability to work under stress in general, and in emergency situations in particular
- Able to oversee multiple tasks, prioritizing and delegating, and to build trust and enforce procedures.
- Working attitude characterized by initiative, integrity, effectiveness, co-operation, participation, and respect
What you can expect from us:
- An international position with a duty station in 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
- Accommodation provided by HEKS/EPER
- R&R after 3 months
- Insurance package