Environmental Peacebuilding Association

Ukraine: Ukraine - WASH - Shelter Coordinator (m/f) - Kyiv

May 26, 2024 | Solidarités International
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Solidarités International is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in some twenty countries, the SI teams – 2500 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers - intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.

About the Mission

The conflict in Ukraine has seen a dramatic and rapid escalation since 24th February 2022 with massive multidimensional attacks from Russian troops throughout Ukraine, from the East, North, and Southern borders that affected a large part of the country including the capital, Kyiv. This attack has been immediately followed by massive displacements, and more than 4 500 000 Ukrainians have taken refuge in neighboring countries. About 6 500 000 are internally displaced, mostly in the Western part of the country. In the East, impacts of the conflict are felt and humanitarian operations support people remaining on the frontlines.

SI strategy is to support the population in transit, the IDPs where they are settling and the population on the frontline directly affected by the ongoing conflict through a multisectoral approach including WaSH, Shelter, NFI, Food Security, and Multi-Sectoral Cash activities.

The coordination in Kyiv was the last base opened in the country around September-October 2022. Prior to that SI opened and developed activities in Mykholaiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv. The budget projected was approximately 30 million for 2022-2023 (from the start to mid-2023). SI expects to support the Ukrainian population in both countries for an expected amount of 24M EUR.

The setup of the mission is the following:

One coordination based in Kyiv
One operational base in Mykolaiv focusing on humanitarian aid delivery to populations in need
One operational base in Dnipro
One operational base in Kharkiv

Key current donors include BHA, ECHO, UNICEF, UHF, and CDCS.

The mission is evolving and currently counts around 40 expatriates and 130 national employees.

About the Job

The main challenges:

decreasing of funding
harmonization of program funding between based
Consolidation and dissemination of leasson learnt
Emergency positioning of team to be stregthen and accompany
Multi sectoral + Integrated approach
Consolidation of project follow up tools (APU/AFU)

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

Winterisation preparation
End of BHA1 + Preparation of BHA2
Launch of new projects (if approved): ECHO/GFFO/CDCS/SDC

Candidate Profile

Education / academic background:

Graduate degree and/or post-graduate degree in Water Engineering, Engineering or related career; or equivalent
Field experience in humanitarian environment
A first experience on a similar position
3-4 years in the humanitarian sector

Specific skills and experience:

Team management = 2 deputy + Functional management (PM)
Coordination & representation

SI Will Offer

A salaried position: According to experience, starting from EUR 2860 gross per month (2600 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly)and a monthly Per Diem of EUR 700. SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate's country of origin and the place of assignment.

Breaks: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every three months (with a USD 850 break allowance, allocated by Sl). To these breaks periods, SI grants one (1) additional rest day per month worked.

Insurance package: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which refunds all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.

Application Process

Candidates should send their CV and cover letter! Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.