Program Officer – National Position

• In cooperation with the Program Manager, support the timely and high-quality project cycle management for MI`s humanitarian response program in Ukraine, in coordination with local partners.
• Contribute to the development and conduct of needs assessments, concept notes and proposals for new projects, ensuring consideration for humanitarian standards and cross-cutting issues.
• Support in the timely follow-up and submission for partner projects and donor reports.
• Support the planning and conduct of regular field monitoring visits to partners and support discussions on identified needs/ gaps and opportunities based on the changing context.
• Support the identification and development of staff capacity of the partner’s program team through on-the-job training and specific capacity-building measures.
• Build and maintain good relations with partner organizations, national authorities, international and national organizations’, donors, and other stakeholders in Ukraine.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Line Manager.

• University degree in social sciences/work, child protection, human rights, or relevant area. A master’s degree or professional Project Cycle Management Certification (e.g. PDM Pro) is an asset.
• 2years progressively advanced working experience in project management  ..
• At least 2 years of proven experience in similar positions with international NGOs.
• With experience of working with partners and by using participatory approach as well as of coordinating responses with a range of actors, including Government authorities, national/ local organizations, NGOs, UN.
• Ability to achieve results and maintain consistent high standards of professional behavior including when working alone.
• Fluency in both Ukrainian and English Languages (written and spoken);

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duty Station: Lviv/Ukraine with frequent travel to other oblasts
• Duration of contract: One year (with possibility to extend)
• Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package

Malteser is an equalopportunityemployer and welcomesapplicationsfrom all people, regardless ofgender, confessionororigin.

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these document

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