WASH/Shelter Program Manager
WASH/Shelter Program Manager
Solidarites International
Kharkiv, Ukraine
About the mission
Since the beginning of the "full scale invasion" of Ukraine by Russian Forces, SI has been responding to the needs of the population in the territories under the control of the Governement of Ukraine. While the programming was rightly very much geared towards immediate emergency response in 2022 and 2023, 2024 was a transitional year towards a more emergency and recovery balanced programming , In 2025 SI programmatic strategic will revolve around 2 axis, axis 1 being about responding to both acute and chronic emergencies and axis 2 being about contributing to create conducive conditions for safe and dignified stay and return in stabilized areas (in support to local authorities for them to be able to deliver a better WASH public service). SI in Ukraine works in the sectors of WASH and SHELTER and promote an integrated approach whenever feasible and relevant. SI is also committed to transfer a portion of their activities to local partners. In 2025 the set-up will be comprised of (roughly) 105 staffs, including 20 expatriates. The activities are implemented in 6 oblasts in the south and the east of Ukraine, and coordinated through 3 field bases in Dnipro, Kharkiv and Mikolaiv. The coordination office is located in Kyiv. Donors in 2025 will be BHA, CDCS, AFD, ECHO (and likely SDC).
About the job
General objective:
The Program manager is responsible for supporting and oversee his/her team in implementing and achieving the objectives defined in the proposals.
The Program Manager is responsible for capacity building of his/her team.
The Program manager is responsible of monitoring the quality of implementation, to guarantee the proper execution and the quality of the implemented program and, if applicable, suggests adjustments or developments to ensure its relevance.
The Program manager ensures the quality and timely updating of SI internal monitoring and communication tools including APU, OFU, Procurement tools, reporting tools
The Program Manager will ensure effectiveness and transparent of SI resources utilization.
The main challenges:
Kharkivska oblast's security context creates challenges in conducting implementation of programs.
Humanitarian context is challenging due to the high level of needs, specificity of needs, and coordination between actors.
Internal challenges of re-organization and transition to a new set-up are adressed together by the PM and coordinators.
Delays in implementation have to be targeted toward successful and efficient operational activities.
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
- Monitor and finalise WaSH and Shelter activities related to 3 ongoing projects (BHA, ECHO)
- Start 1 WaSH and Shelter project (CDCS)
- Capacity building of the team in light of SI tools and procedures. Participate to a transition plan toward a new program team structure
- Contribute to SI program strategy in East Ukraine, including assessments and ad hoc emergency responses
Security constraints:
Security is evolving in Kharkiv. In May 2024 a sudden deterioration of the security context occurred with a breakthrough of the Russian Army in the North and the East of Kharkivska oblast, leading to intense fighting in these areas and to numerous episodes of shelling on the city of Kharkiv. Since July, the situation has stabilized, and the numbers of attacks against the city of Kharkiv has decreased. Nevertheless, air alarms are still very frequent and can last for hours, imposing a high level of stress to people living there. SI security rules and set-up is a very effective protection against the effects of the attacks. For example, the neighborhood where SI's premises are located was very rarely targeted since the beginning of the full scale invasion.
As of December 2024, punctual lockdown or shelter occur during day/night time. Curfew at 22h30 in the Guest houses' area; curfew at 21h30 in the city center. Noise of explosions can be heard. Other security rules apply according to the context changes.
Your profile
Education/academic background:
- Water management/environmental project management studies.
Specific skills and experience:
- EXPERIMENT IN THE HUMANITARIAN SECTOR: 3-4 years
- EXPERIMENT ON SIMILAR POSITIONS: 3-4 years
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Program management (program, financial, administrative and logistic follow-up of multiple projects under multiple sectors)
- Technical knowledge and skills on WASH activities (water supply systems rehabilitation, water treatment methods, water trucking etc.) and Shelter activities (shelter repairs at household level and institutional level),
- Technical knowledge of basic shelter activities
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS
- Communication skills to ensure the good collaboration with other departments as well as with other stakeholders.
- Management skills to supervise the national team and build their capacity. 3. Organisation of the work (planning, anticipation, communication, tasks division etc..)
Language:
- English
- Ukrainian/Russian an asset
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