Field Officer (Sumy) at AVSI Foundation

Work at a joint project of Emmaus NGO and AVSI foundation.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Role: The organisation is now seeking to recruit a suitable qualified staff for the position of Field Officer in Sumy
• Department: Programme
• Duty Station: Sumy
• Remuneration Package: Basic Pay + Monthly Health Benefit (net range 500-650 USD)

Aim of the position: Under the supervision of the Project Manager, to contribute to the implementation of Education and Protection activities targeting displaced persons and host communities.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Coordination of the field activities in the reference area;
• Coordination on 50 volunteers and teachers carrying out recreational activities with children and parents;
• Coordination of the distribution of educational kits for children;
• Coordination of PSS activities with children and parents;
• Monitoring of the rehabilitation of some schools and shelters in collaboration with local authorities;
• Ensures that the project activities on the ground are carried out and guarantees their quality;
• Ensures that project beneficiaries are treated adequately by all staff on site;
• Coordinates the staff in the reference area and ensures the correct execution of the work carried out by them;
• Coordination with the Logistics officer and support in the activities of procurement;
• Supports monitoring and evaluation activities;
• Maintains relations with local authorities and stakeholders in the reference area;
• Report on the state and any problems that arise during the performance of the activities;
• Carrying out all other project related tasks requested by the Project Manager.

Essential requirements

1. 1. Qualification: High school diploma
   2. Knowledge of foreign languages: Excellent knowledge of English and Ukrainian (spoken and written)
   3. Work experience in the field of professional competence: At least 2 years of experience in coordinating educational activities; in emergence or development.

Preferable requirements

• • • Bachelor’s degree in subjects related to the position
    • Previous experience with international NGOs
    • Any training in coordination, distribution of basic goods, education or PSS
    • Excellent organizational skill functional to perform under minimal supervision
    • Aptitude to field work with ability to travel with short notice
    • Knowledge of humanitarian standards
    • Ability to carry out community assessment with standardized and non-standardized instruments, with particular attention to the ability to carry out adequate assessment of the context and needs of affected communities
    • Proactive person willing to take initiative
    • Flexibility
    • Team-working skills and provide support to multiple staffs
    • Able to work under pressure and under strict deadlines
    • Identify him/herself with the mission, vision and values of AVSI Foundation
    • High planning and problem-solving skills

Reporting structure:

First contact person: Project Manager

Second contact person: Logistics officer

How to apply:

Candidates should submit their cover letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) of max 3 pages.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Due to the urgency of these roles, AVSI reserves the right to shortlist applications prior to the closing date.

2022-07-15 2022-08-14T23:59:59.000 Full time TELECOMMUTE Україна AVSI Foundation