Technical Field Manager – Ukraine Freelance

Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. The organisation works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

Since its creation in 1982, HI has run development programmes in more than 60 countries and responded to numerous emergencies. Today, we have a budget of approximately 255 million euros, with 4794 employees worldwide.

At Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities.

Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, even at the first interview. For more information about the organisation: www.hi.org

JOB CONTEXT:

From February 2022, HI has re-opened a Country Programme in Ukraine to respond to the humanitarian needs triggered by the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. In 2024, HI pillars of interventions are:

• Health: HI aims to improve access to quality physical rehabilitation and mental health and psychosocial support services (MHPSS) for conflict-affected vulnerable population.
• Protection: Given the scale of humanitarian and protection needs, HI intervenes at various levels to ensure that vulnerable conflict-affected populations have access to multi-sectoral services tailored to their needs. In addition, HI aims to foster a disability-inclusive humanitarian response.
• Armed Violence Reduction: Ongoing attacks dangerously exacerbated Explosive Ordnance (EO) contamination in Ukraine. In light of this, HI is conducting a multi-pronged approach to EO Risk Education and Conflict Preparedness and Protection (CPP), adaptable to the evolution of the conflict and is looking at extending the AVR scope with NTS (Non-Technical Survey) activities (subject to accreditation approval) and Victim Assistance.
• Basic needs: to respond to the most acute needs for displaced households hosted by the local population or living in collective settings, HI is providing cash-based transfers, including MPCA (Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance) and a disability top-up.
• Humanitarian-to-humanitarian logistics (ATLAS Logistique): To facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance as close as possible to the most affected populations, HI proposes mutualized storage and transportation services to other humanitarian actors – with a specific focus on “last-mile transportation”.

YOUR MISSION:

The AVR (Armed Violence Reduction) Technical Field Manager (TFM) plays a key role in providing technical guidance and support to staff involved in AVR activities, focusing primarily on Non-Technical Survey (NTS) operations. This includes overseeing activities like Data Collection, NTS, Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE), and Conflict Preparedness and Protection (CPP) in Ukraine. HI (Handicap International) aims to implement these activities in areas affected by Explosive Ordnance (EO) threats based on need assessments and tasking orders from the Mine Action Center.

The TFM is responsible for managing national and international staff, providing technical advice, mentoring, quality management, and supporting NTS operations. They work closely with the EORE Project Manager to ensure the integrated approach for Armed Violence Reduction is followed. EORE activities focus on raising awareness to reduce EO-related injuries by promoting behavioral change, while NTS involves data collection and analysis to identify EO contamination and prioritize land release.

The TFM reports to the Area Manager (North-East) and receives technical oversight from the Land Release team and AVR Specialist. Based in Kharkiv, Ukraine, the TFM may travel to other regions where HI operates. The role involves close coordination with the Security Liaison Officer, Area Manager, EORE PM, and other mine action specialists.

Mission 1: Operational Implementation

Responsibility 1: Contribute to project planning and implementation in line with the existing frameworks

• Contribute to planning, preparing activities, tools, associated resources, and implement the action plan in conjunction with the support services and the technical unit.
• Ensure that activities are implemented and that resources are correctly allocated as authorized by the LRPM CoO.
• Ensure regular reporting of activities, contributing to the internal and external reporting as requested by the LRPM CoO.
• Contribute to identifying areas of the project in which adjustments are required and put forward adaptations to the LRPM CoO.
• Contribute to the drafting of amendment requests when asked by the LRPM CoO.
• Contribute to coordination with the local stakeholders and to monitor the partnership relationship with the project partners.
• Ensure that project documents and information are properly archived.

Responsibility 2: Contribute to project monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning

• Contribute to project monitoring, specifically activity progress indicators and the expected outcomes.
• Contribute to project evaluations at the request of the LRPM CoO, to ensure that project evaluation recommendations are followed.
• Contribute to the setup and smooth running of accountability mechanisms.
• Contribute to project learning.

Responsibility 3: Ensure project data management

• Ensure that the appropriate data collection and management tools are in place and are used correctly on the project, in line with global standards.

Responsibility 4: Contribute to the coordination of project teams

• As authorized by the LRPM CoO, facilitate coordination meetings between the project teams and the support services located in the areas of operation when necessary.
• Ensure that the project and support teams (shared and technical services, in particular) work well together in order to facilitate the implementation of the project in the country.

Responsibility 5: Contribute to external project communication

• Contribute to HI’s external influence by taking part in networks, when required.
• Communicate about the project to partners, authorities and stakeholders when required and relevant.

Mission 2: Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Contribute to the programme’s emergency preparedness initiatives, and in an emergency situation, adapt his/her working arrangements in order to contribute to an effective humanitarian response from HI.

YOUR PROFILE:

• IMAS EOD 3+ certification and an IEDD certification from accredited training institution;
• At least 5 years working experience in the field of Humanitarian Access;
• Experience in management and in delivering EORE/CPP sessions
• Master the implementation of the land release policy;
• Demonstrate ethical values and a constructively critical mindset.

CONDITIONS:

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

• 12 months International contract starting from 15th march 2025;
• The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
  • Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals;
  • Pension scheme;
  • Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution;
  • Repatriation insurance paid by HI;
• Salary upon experience;
• Perdiem: 521,05€ net/month – paid in payroll
• Hardship: 500 € net/month paid with your salary;
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year;
• R&R: according to the level of the mission 5 days every 8 weeks => + possible transport/package support;
• Position: Unaccompanied
• Housing: Collective taken in charge by HI;
• If you are resident in the country: local package.

TO APPLY:

Only online by joining a CV and cover letter via the following link: https://apply.workable.com/j/177BBEEAF7

Applications will be processed on an ongoing basis, don’t wait for applying!
Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Tagged as: ac technicians

Source ⇲
ReliefWeb - Jobs