Program Field coordinator at Global Communities

Global Communities, formerly CHF International, is an international non-profit organization that works closely with communities worldwide to bring about sustainable changes that improve the lives and livelihoods of the vulnerable. Global Communities is responding to the crisis in Ukraine, delivering humanitarian assistance through a community-led response. Global Communities’ response is designed with the goal of saving lives, reducing suffering, and addressing urgent needs while supporting communities to lead their own response and setting them up for recovery.

Job Summary

Global Communities is seeking a qualified Program field coordinator to support technical and partnership program teams in overseeing and delivery of program activities in Chernivtsi and Chernivtsi Oblast underGC’s CLEAR program. This will include working with local NGOs and CSOs to respond to needs of local population affected by the conflict and IDPs in Ukraine. The role is responsible for overseeing theimplementation of GC and partners programming and outreach, and providing coordination support,training and capacity building to partners. This position reports to Deputy Program Director Technical.

Essential Responsibilities

The Program field coordinator will be responsible for the following:

• Prepare and maintain/update detailed work plan(s) that support and achieve planned activities.

• Provide support to program partners, in collaboration with the Technical and Partnership Team, in implementing activity plans that respond to identified needs.

• Ensure all activities run accordingly to minimum standards and best practices and are appropriate for the context, in line with minimum standards and humanitarian principles.

• Coordinate the distribution of NFI kits and/or other support (Cash, Protection) to affected population together with partners and communities, in line with GC policies and in coordination with the CLEAR program team.

• Conduct and coordinate frequent field visits to check activities and progress in the field, and to maintain a rapport with beneficiaries, implementing partners and local authorities

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders including local government representatives, civil society, community and other implementing partners.

• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and three-month work plans in a timely manner, and incorporate supervisor feedback as requested.

• Oversee the quality of information/data collection related to CLEAR activities.

• Coordinate closely with the relevant Clusters and other coordination groups working in Chernivtsi and Chernivtsi oblast to update timely on CLEAR plans and activities and provide needed information to the coordination bodies.

• Assist with planning and coordination of CLEAR and CLEAR partners program activities.

• Coordinate interactions/relationships between program staff, stakeholders, partner organizations and communities.• Schedule and organize program-related meetings and events.

• Create and maintain program records, reports, presentations and proposals

• Facilitate positive relations between the program team, the public, the media. other departments within the organization, and all other involved parties.

Position Requirements

Education

A bachelor’s/master’s degree or equivalent is required.

Experience

• A minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience of coordinating projects in a humanitarian/recovery contextor with the civil society organizations.

• Experience in organizing, conducting and monitoring of program activities as field visits, coordinating trainings and activities, organizing and supporting distribution of goods to the affected population, coordinating on activities and tasks between program and partners, and ensuring community participatory approaches in project design, implementation and monitoring.

• Experience implementing in complex and dynamic contexts.

• Understanding of humanitarian and international standards, including SPHERE minimum standardsin delivery of humanitarian assistance.

• Familiarity with USAID/BHA requirements and policies.

• Experience and knowledge about work of civil society organizations in Ukraine in humanitarian context.

Skills

• Commitment to the humanitarian principles and Do No Harm.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with donors, project stakeholders, in-country partners, and staff at all levels of the organization.

• Exemplary time management, multi-tasking skills, and attention to detail necessary to meet deadlines and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• A team player who can work collaboratively and with people of diverse backgrounds.

• A strong understanding of the Ukraine humanitarian context and regional context of Chernivtsi Oblast.

• Ability to work in hands-on implementation capacity.• Computer literacy, familiarity with word processing, excel and PowerPoint is required.

• Excellent writing and presentation skills.

• Ability and willingness to travel (up to 25%) for trips ranging from one to three weeks.

Language

Professional proficiency in written and spoken Ukrainian and/or Russian. Knowledge of English language is an asset. Must be able to read and interpret documents and communicate with others as necessary to perform job duties effectively.

Interested candidates are asked to send CVs and Cover letters as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Position is open until filled.

Global Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability.

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