Ukraine: WASH Programme Manager Ukraine

Oct 27, 2023 | Norwegian Church Aid
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Joint Country Programme (JCP) of Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) and DanChurchAid (DCA) are seeking dedicated Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) Program Manager to join its program in Ukraine, to lead the further development and implementation of NCA/DCA’s programme to prevent and respond to humanitarian needs.

NCA and DCA has been working through partners in Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion in February 2022. NCA’s program portfolio in Ukraine focuses on multipurpose cash assistance (MPCA), water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), shelter, demining and prevention of and response to GBV.

The main geographic focus is in the southern and eastern regions of the country, with offices in Kyiv and Mykolaiv. The position will be contracted by DCA but working closely with NCA Global WASH hub (technical expert group). The WASH Program manager is a crucial position to ensure the development, implementation, and quality control of the response implemented by local partners. An important part of the job is to train, guide and support national WASH team members. The position requires frequent travels within Ukraine to project locations and is based in Mykolaiv.

The contract is for 12 months and based at the Joint Country Programme office in Mykolaiv, Ukraine. This is a non-family duty station and NCA will provide the selected candidate with accommodation as well as a comprehensive insurance and an R&R plan.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Duty Station: Mykolaiv, Ukraine


These positions require European, US or Canadian citizenship or other that allow swift visa acceptance to Ukraine.

The main tasks:

  • Overall, lead the development, implementation and strengthening of Joint Country Program’s and partner’s WASH programme.
  • Collaborate and coordinate with other programme areas GBV and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Shelter, Mine Action, Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH), and Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) in developing integrated programming.
  • Participate directly as well as facilitate partner participation in relevant coordination fora, and actively contribute to joint assessments, analysis, monitoring and advocacy. Ensure that the WASH program is coordinated with cluster, national authorities and communities.
  • Develop and deliver a capacity building plan for staff and partners.
  • Ensure the intervention are evidence-based and underpinned by sound MEAL and quality assurance procedures, developing clear SOPs and training/backstopping staff/partners accordingly.
  • Promptly liase with Log, Finance, HR and other support units to smoothen the emergency project implementation and timely response.
  • Contribute technical input to the proposal development process, with input based on updated assessment of needs and in line with endorsed in JCP programming strategy.

Qualifications:

  • Relevant Bachelor or Master’s degree in the field of WASH, Public Health, or Environmental Health.
  • Minimum 5 years of work experience preferably in INGO/NGO, out of which at least 3 years’ experience in managing emergency projects in developing countries.
  • Proven experience implementing activities in complex emergency contexts.
  • Experience working in partnership with local and national organizations.
  • Demonstrated skills in planning, organizing, mentorship and supervision.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and cross-cultural skills, ability to communicate effectively on culturally sensitive issues to diverse audiences.
  • Ability to be proactive and work independently.
  • Excellent thematic technical skills and experience in humanitarian programme development and implementation.
  • Good skills in facilitating trainings and workshops.
  • Ability to operate in a high stress and unpredictable environment.
  • Professional fluency in written and spoken English, knowledge of Ukrainian or Russian is an asset.
  • Valid HEAT training certificate is an asset.

Personal Qualities:

  • Demonstrate flexibility, reflection, and the ability to maintain positive relationships and composure in stressful situations.
  • Exceptional cooperative skills, seeing strengths as well as opportunities in colleagues and partners.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication and networking skills.
  • Ability to listen and build trust while at the same time, establishing clear directions and motivating others.
  • Excellent communication skills and capacity to engage partners and staff.

NCA offers:

  • Exciting and highly meaningful job with two of Scandinavian largest humanitarian organisations, with opportunity to develop new approaches in an international, multicultural environment.
  • Opportunity to acquire professional and personal development.
  • Opportunity to work in an international environment with one of largest ongoing emergency responses.
  • NCA can offer competitive terms and conditions.
  • Most of all, the selected candidate will make a real difference in lives of people in crisis.

Only applicants using this electronic portal will be considered for the position. Applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis.

Before applying:


NCA kindly asks applicants to carefully read the ACT Code of Conduct for the prevention of misconduct, including corruption, fraud, exploitation and abuse, including sexual; and to ensure child safeguarding and the Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse and Child Safeguarding policy before submitting the application. The selected candidate for this position will be asked to complete and sign the Code of Conduct and Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse, and Child Safeguarding Policy.

How to apply

NCA encourage all qualified persons to apply for a job with NCA, regardless of gender, age, disability or cultural background. NCA uses an electronic gateway for all recruitment where applicants can register and submit CV, write an application / cover letter and attach relevant certificates.

Only applicants using this electronic gateway will be considered for the position.

To apply for the position, click this link: https://kirkensnodhjelp.recman.no/job.php?job_id=349110&path=linkedin

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