You have masters’ degree in international relations, International Humanitarian Law, social sciences, politics, development studies, or similar field. 

You have 3 years experience in communications or public relations, or some combination as a journalist, PR/marketing specialist and communications practitioner, preferably with an international NGO or non-profit. You have excellent skills as a photographer and writer (including experience collecting in-depth personal testimonials); videographer skills are a plus. You have a good ability to translate highly technical source material into compelling, accessible content for a general audience and to perform basic colour correction and editing. You have strong project management skills and experience in producing communications assets tailored to a range of different target audiences. You have ability to manage deadlines against a communication calendar  and strong knowledge of international development and humanitarian work. 

• You speak and write fluently English (Ukrainian, or Russian is a plus)
• You have proven interpersonal and networking skills
• You are adept at problem solving, able to identify challenges and proactively recommend solutions
• You have the ability and flexibility to manage work across multiple time zones.
• You are open-minded and flexible, autonomous and results-oriented
• You have strong interpersonal skills with sensitivity to local cultures, gender and humanitarian principles

Under the supervision of our  Country Director Ukrainian Crisis the main responsibilities are :

 

Contribute to develop a communications strategy and plan 

• Develop a communications strategy and communications plan to promote our activities and support missions’ needs 
• Support HQ with editing requests for simple documents
• Support grant manager when needed with data, facts and photos 
• Produce and regularly update one-pagers and brochures presenting ACF’s activities in the region for external use

 Support media work 

• Identify media opportunities in the country, as well as in France / worldwide depending on international press coverage
• Build a media network in Ukraine to support our communication strategy 
• Liaise with media representatives and AAH staff to decide how to respond 
• Draft and regularly update talking lines and Q&A depending on the development of our activities and the type of questions we receive 

• Draft press releases based on approved talking lines

• Manage media requests finding appropriate spokespersons and facilitate media visits to the field 
• Train and provide feedback to AAH staff after interviews 

   

 Act as a focal point for all content requests  

• Liaise with HQ to understand needs in terms of content (testimonials, photos, videos) to support our communications and fundraising efforts 
• Work with staff in Ukraine to identify content opportunities depending on AAH’s activities and plans 
• Train staff to empower them in terms of content collection (responding to quality / needs) 
• On a regular basis, provide HQ and AAH network with new content (testimonials, photos, videos) and the associated quotes / context / caption. 
• Support visits from photographer / videographer to the field 

 

• Starting date : as soon as possible
• 6 months fixed term contract under French legislation
• Monthly gross salary from 2450 to 2800€ upon experience 
• Monthly per diem and living allowance: 686€ net, field paid
• Monthly country allowance: 300€  
• Cold allowance: Reimbursement of purchase of winter equipment to a maximum of 380€ per person per year in severe cold contexts
• Child allowance: 1500€ per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000€/year)
• 16% of the gross monthly salary for pension insurance reimbursement for non-French citizens
• Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and guest house
• Medical coverage: 100% coverage of health contributions (social security + health insurance) and repatriation insurance
• Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year and 215 € at each RnR period
• Training: Free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform Crossknowledge ©

 

ACF is committed to people with disabilities and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.

 

 

 

 

 Job profile

- Several years’ experience in similar assignments

- Knowledge of development cooperation

- Perfect command of the English language (B2/C1)

- Very good knowledge of French (B2)

- Knowledge of Russian, German or Luxembourgish is an asset

- Good knowledge of common IT tools.

 

The remuneration is fixed according to the collective labour agreement for private employees in the care and social sector, career C4.

 

Applications accompanied by a CV, criminal record certificate (bulletin no. 3), copies of diplomas and work certificates should be sent by 01.02.2023 to the attention of Mrs Fatima Nunes rh@caritas.lu. A pre-selection will be made on the basis of the files.

 

The information collected will be processed to enable Caritas Luxembourg to manage the application it receives. It is intended for the members and services of Caritas Luxembourg, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of personal data (RGPD).

Caritas Luxembourg

proposes to hire for the International Cooperation Department

For immediate entry into service if possible or on 01/03/2023

 

a Project Officer Moldova / Ukraine (m/f/x) EU based funding
full or part-time to be agreed, for a fixed term of 24 months.

Mission

The Project Officer Moldova / Ukraine of the International Cooperation (CCI) of Caritas Luxembourg under the direction of the Head of International Cooperation, is responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of humanitarian aid projects for vulnerable and/or war-affected people.

Caritas Luxembourg (FCL) has its own office in Ukraine and is looking to strengthen its team. The workplace is in Luxembourg with regular missions to Moldova and Ukraine.

 

Responsibilities and tasks

1. Actively participate in the professional exchange within the CCI team on CCI strategies/programmes, themes and cross-cutting issues;
2. Develop, implement and evaluate geographical and partnership strategies, following the CCI and thematic strategies;
3. Monitor operational and socio-political issues in international cooperation and in the   countries monitored;
4. Manage international cooperation projects in accordance with all steps, procedures, requirements and responsibilities defined by the CCI processes, including applications and reporting according to donor requirements;
5. Ensure the effectiveness, efficiency and quality level required in the projects, respecting the applicable internal and donor procedures;
6. Identify, assess and monitor risks including recommendations in FCL supported projects, inform line management and implement measures to meet/reduce/contain the risk;
7. Maintain a continuous, respectful and effective dialogue with partner organisations in the field and ensure the partner's institutional strengthening needs are met;
8. Take initiatives to explore funding and fundraising opportunities with institutions for the sustainability and diversification of available funds for projects with the coordinator and ensure the formulation of requests;
9. Be the reference person for the Head of Department for all matters related to projects/programmes and provide them with the necessary information;
10. Liaise closely with the Finance Manager and the Financial Officers for the proper financial management of the projects;
11. Collaborate with the CCI Secretariat for the proper administrative management by the CCI department;
12. If necessary, train the assistants and volunteers in the execution of certain types of tasks to be delegated to them;
13. Represent FCL in national and international meetings related to its mission with donors and within the Caritas network for the countries and projects followed;
14. Ensure that the FCL brand is maintained in a good light. In addition to these tasks, the incumbent may be responsible for the management of one or more field offices, involving:
    a)  representing FCL in the office as manager and monitoring the head of mission in the execution of their tasks;
    b)  ensure the implementation and monitoring of the office's quality and performance standards
    c) reporting promptly to the Head of the CCI Department any risks related to the proper functioning, achievement of objectives and ethical (charters), legal, regulatory and contractual compliance
    d) Manage the human resources of the office and, where appropriate, also of the consultants in Luxembourg in accordance with the personnel management procedures in force within the FCL.
15.  Possibility to intervene and support projects located in other geographical areas.

 

• You hold a diploma in Prosthetics and Orthotics
• You have at least 5 years of professional experience as a P&O with at least 2 years in humanitarian context
• You have strong intercultural skills and interpersonal skills with a high level of autonomy
• You have experience in capacity building
• You are able to work under pressure and on unsecure contexts
• You speak english

HI is engaged in supporting the Ukrainian population affected by the war: since February 28, two teams left for Ukraine and the neighboring countries to analyze the context, the security, and the needs.

To date, HI continues the implementation of its program in two countries, Ukraine and Moldova, with more than 20 expatriates and more than 50 employees recruited on the spot.

More than any other, HI ensures that humanitarian actions are inclusive, allowing the most vulnerable populations (people with disabilities, elderly, sick, injured) to have access to the help they need.  With a focus on physical rehabilitation, psychosocial support, shelter, access to food, water, and sanitation, explosive remnants of war risk education, and advocacy.

With its Atlas Logistics Unit, HI also ensures the delivery of humanitarian aid in hard-to-reach areas in the East for all NGOs in need thanks to its shared transport and storage activities. For more information, visit our website HERE 

 

Health

In response to critical health needs exacerbated by damage to health infrastructure, movement bans due to ongoing conflict, and targeting health facilities in certain areas, HI aims to improve access to quality physical rehabilitation and mental health and psychosocial services (MHPSS for conflict-affected vulnerable populations ( including the injured) while strengthening the capacity of existing health structures.

Dnipro

The security situation in Dnepropetrovsk remains strong. Markets, restaurants, and cafes are open and life remains normal. From 22:00 to 6:00, there is a strict curfew as in the whole of Ukraine. In the last two months, there have been several ballistic missile attacks on the airport and military and logistics facilities on the periphery, but no impact on the city center. The nearest front line is 130 km away, completely out of reach of artillery or ground attacks. Hi, the staff in Dnepropetrovsk is currently sleeping in each room at the hotel. We opened an office a few minutes from the hotel. Within walking distance are at least 20/30 restaurants and cafes with a variety of quality dining styles, as well as a large public park and shopping center.

Primary responsibilities

The P&O Technical Officer contributes to the implementation of the mandate and strategy in his/her home country. He also contributes to the implementation of Humanity & Inclusion's mandate and 10-year strategy in his/her home country. He/she contributes to the implementation of projects by providing technical expertise and ensuring that the quality and impact of the project(s) concerned are optimised. He/she works closely with the programme's technical team.

Mission 1:  Expertise

Responsibility 1: Provides guidance and technical support to projects in accordance with the overall technical frameworks and standards within its sectoral perimeter

Responsibility 2: Provides technical learning from projects

Responsibility 3: Contributes to professional development

Mission 2:  Implementation and monitoring

Responsibility 1: Ensures the planning of activities and established action plans

Responsibility 2: Contributes to project data management

Responsibility 3: Contributes to project reporting

Mission 3:  Influence

Responsibility 1 : Contributes to the influence of HI's expertise: can represent HI's rehabilitation technical expertise in relevant local networks and with local partners

Responsibility 2 : Communicates on the technical aspect of the project to partners, authorities and stakeholders when relevant

Mission 4:  Strategy & Business development

Responsibility 1 : Contributes to programme or country operational strategy (StratOp)

Responsibility 2Contributes to new project proposals drafting for the continuity or expansion of the project

Responsibility 3 : Contributes to the drafting of new proposals for new opportunities

Conditions

In HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi.org/en/join-the-team

• 6 months International contract starting from 01/09/2022
• The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
• Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals
• Pension scheme adapted to the situation of our employees: If you already have a personal pension scheme HI will contribute at the same level as your monthly contribution with a maximum of 272.53€/month; If you do not have a personal pension scheme, we will open a private pension account with your contribution of 272.53€/month and a contribution of HI of the same amount
• Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution; Repatriation insurance paid by HI
• Salary from 2270€ gross/month upon experience 
• Perdiem: 637,87 € net/month - paid in the field;
• Hardship: 500 € net/month paid with your salary
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year;
• R&R: 5 days every 8 weeks => + possible transport/package support.
• Position: unaccompanied; Payment for travel costs (air ticket & visa)
• Housing: Collective took in charge by HI
• If you live in your home country: package local

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

• You hold an Advanced Degree / diploma in HumanitarianAction/Development studies, Disability Studies, or social fields (anthropology, psychosocial, sociology, protection, public health…)

technical skills/ KNOW HOW

• Very good command of project cycle management (planning/drafting of donor reports, logistics and budget monitoring)
• Ability to present and create evidence-based disability inclusion strategies in inter-agency coordination systems
• In depth knowledge of international humanitarian law and the inclusion of people with disabilities.
• Ability to develop advice and technical tools adapted to the context
• Excellent writing and synthesis skills
• Fluency in English and French (read, written, spoken)
• Mastery of computer tools, in particular
• the usual software (Word, Excel, Outlook)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a project manager within an NGO

- First experience in an emergency context

- Experience in disability mainstreaming projects in the humanitarian sector

 

SOFT SKILLS

- Ability to engage, empower and foster meaningful participation of people with disabilities

- Ability to build the capacities of humanitarian actors

- Ability to work and live in a degraded security environment (stress management/adaptation)

- Ability to take a step back

- Management style encouraging innovation and risk taking

- Patience

- Autonomy and initiative

- Understanding of intercultural dynamics and issues

- Personal commitment to the values ​​and projects of the association

 

SALARY
- Base salary at 2500 euros gross monthly (upon experience) + per diem of 498 euros per month.
EXPATRIATE PACKAGE
- R&R: 5 days every 8 weeks with payment of a return plane ticket at a maximum of 300 euros AR during the period of the contract.
- Health coverage
- Medical cover
- Repatriation insurance
- Collective housing taken in charge by HI
NB : A Schengen Visa is necessary to travel in Ukraine.

 

LOOKS LIKE YOU?
Send your application (CV + cover letter) with the reference « HI_IHAPM_MOLDOVA » at: recrutement@humanitalents.com before the 15th of July 2022*.
*We reserve the right to process applications before the closing date mentioned above
* Only candidates with valid travel documents are allowed to apply

Handicap International is an independent and impartial international solidarity organization, which intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflicts and disasters. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, it acts and speaks out to meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. 

With more than 4,000 employees around the world, HI operates in dozens of countries, on 4 continents.

 

HI is committed to an employment policy in favour of workers with disabilities. 

Context of the position in Moldova

HI response to the conflict and its regional impact and his re-opening a two-country program covering Ukraine and Moldova. In Ukraine, HI aims at intervening in the West and East of the country, adapting modalities of intervention to the various and diverging contexts of implementation. 

The main objectives will be to assess more deeply the current context & environment, identify potential operational partners, meet with key relevant stakeholders on the ground and asses the overall needs of the population, and requirement to start operations.

HI is therefore preparing to be able to deploy quickly a large-scale multi sectoral humanitarian response. Aligning itself with the priorities of the Ukraine Flash Appeal HI pillars of interventions are the following: 

• Health: HI aims to improve access to quality physical rehabilitation and mental health and psychosocial services (MHPSS) for conflict-affected vulnerable population. 
• Protection: HI will conduct a multi-pronged approach to Explosive Ordnance (EO) risk education and will foster a disability- inclusive humanitarian response.  
• Basic needs  

• Humanitarian-to-humanitarian logistics 
• Inclusion: According to our mandate and given the serious concerns encountered by persons with disabilities, HI promotes a disability inclusive response and works closely with representative organizations while addressing these concerns.  

 

In Moldova, with the rapid increase in refugee arrivals, the authorities are stretched to respond and have limited capacities for inclusive action and have requested urgent support, including on: MHPSS assistance, social assistance mechanisms and the targeting of assistance (probably via cash transfers), protection, including GBV monitoring and referral.

HI is newly registered in the country.

The target organization chart for this emergency mission is aimed at 30 national staff for 4/5 expatriates).

 

The budget for the mission in Ukraine (with an associated program in Moldova) amounts to 9M euros in 2022. The main donors are ADH,12/12 and JOA.

The teams operate at the border with Ukraine in the Odessa/Nikolaev mission.

 

Your main responsabilities :

Under the responsibility of the country manager, and in close collaboration with the Inclusive Humanitarian Action specialist and partnership with networks and organizations of persons with disabilities. You will coordinate the design, implementation and monitoring of HI’s inclusive humanitarian action activities and project results.

 

Mission 1. Ensure a benevolent HR management

• Embody HI values on a daily basis and be a role model.
• Translate the strategy into operational objectives for his or her team, lead the necessary changes.
• Encourage inter and intra departmental exchanges of practice.
• Organise the operational management of his or her team, structure the work around identified processes, steer performance and facilitate the resolution of problems.
• Contribute to the development of his or her staff, creating the conditions for their commitment, professionalism and attachment to HI.
• Ensure compliance with the code of conduct and institutional policies, the mindset and expected individual and collective behaviour.

 

Mission 2. Strategy and steering: contribute to the development of the programme’s operational strategy

• Support the ongoing analysis of barriers and risks for persons with disabilities, including the

capacities of organizations and networks of persons with disabilities;

• Contribute to define and implement the programme or country operational strategy, aligned with the Refugee Response Plan for Ukraine and protection strategies for Moldova in close

link with organizations of persons with disabilities (StratOp);

• Contribute to the drafting of new proposals for new opportunities, if necessary.

Mission 3. Ensure the operational implementation of the project

• Ensure the implementation of the project is in line with the logical framework and allocated budget;
• Ensure that project implementation complies with the existing frameworks;
• Ensure project monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning;
• Ensure project data management.
• Coordinate the teams and partners involved in the project and facilitate collaboration with other HI teams;
• Contribute to external project communication.

Mission 4: Emergency Preparedness and Response

• In coordination with the Disability Working Group in Moldova, and the alliance of OPDS, raise awareness among humanitarian actors and build capacity of key stakeholders on disability inclusion
• Update mapping of relevant OPDs active in humanitarian response and support further assessment in order to nourish HI’s inclusive humanitarian action strategy and reaching out to persons with disabilities in our health, protection and basic needs programs;
• Create context specific guidance on inclusive humanitarian action, based on international guidelines, identified gaps in the response and context specific barriers faced by persons with disabilities;
• Support HI teams in enhancing an inclusive response by sharing guidance, conducting awareness rising or hands-on coaching and technical advisory activities;
• Support partner organizations and HI teams in identifying and removing barriers to services/centers and protection mechanisms, in particular for blue dots, refugee accommodation centers, rehabilitation centers and health facilities;
• Support HI to design and implement disability inclusive interventions, including through supporting the mobile teams and mechanisms for orientation, referral and inter-agency coordination;
• Actively participate and raise awareness in the Disability Working Group; the AAP working group and the protection working group on inclusive humanitarian action;
• Develop recommendations and tools set to support HI teams in reaching out to, engaging with, ensuring confidentiality and safety of persons with disabilities;
• Explore new sources and opportunities to further develop disability inclusion portfolio in the response.

Contract duration	2 months ( possible extension)
Duty Station	Chisinau
Minimum experience	2 years
Date of start	ASAP