LIAISON EXPERT

Over two years after the escalation of tensions between Russia and Ukraine, a total of 7.6 million Ukrainian refugees remain overseas and a further 5.1 million remain internally displaced in Ukraine. Currently, an estimated 17.6 million people within Ukraine require humanitarian assistance, including the need of food, water and medicines.

5,796,748 refugees have crossed the Polish border, 591,947 refugees have crossed the Moldavian border and 1,127,998 refugees the Romanian border. This situation has led ACF France to open Country Offices, in Ukraine, Poland and Romania and ACF Spain in Moldova.

ACF has deployed a regional multi-sectorial strategy through direct implementation and partnership. Core activities are Food Security & Livelihood (canned and dry food distribution, hot meals, cash) and Mental Health & Care Practices (psychosocial support, PFA training, Baby Friendly Space, psychiatric referrals). Additionally, in Ukraine the strategy also includes WASH activities (rehabilitation/repair of centralized water and sanitation networks, minor repair of Collective/Transit Centers, emergency Water supply and hygiene kit distribution) as well as Health & Nutrition (primary health care structures support including provision of medicines and trainings).

In Ukraine ACF currently intervenes in the East (Dnipro, Kharkiv, Sumska, Zapporizhzhia), the West (Ivano Frankivsk, Chernivtsi) and is extending its coverage to the southern part of the country (Odessa, Mykolaiv).

In close relation with the Deputy Country Director - Programmes and under the leadership of the Country Director, you role will be to liaise with the Ukrainian authorities at all levels and governmental agencies to support the long term assistance to the Ukrainian population :

• Review information in connection with the framework of the decentralization/reforms, the oblast and Hromadas strategy development processes and their sources of funding in Ukraine
  • Map out the administrative divisions in Ukraine and identify the roles and responsibilities of the decision maker positions in the recovery strategy development process and the decision making at all level
  • Map out the sources of funding of the local administration including the international donors in particular through the department of international cooperation and European integration of communities

• Identify priority oblast / Hromadas involved in international funding for recovery/reconstruction and ensure mapping with providing recommendations
  • Map out oblast/hromada involved in internationally funded recovery project thru secondary data
  • Within these local entity identify the decision makers for ACF
  • Create a set of selection criteria to identify potential oblast/hromada to collaborate with in collaboration with Field Coordinator, Head of Departments and D-CD program
  • Set up a strategy to engage with oblast/hromada, with identification of focal point at ACF base level
  • Collaborate in supporting the strategy of the Hromadas with relevant projects that ACF could be involved in

• Be responsible for ACF’s External representation and coordination at Oblast/Hromada level
  • Attend the relevant meetings linked to recovery and social protection with the technical colleagues and share the minutes of the meetings
  • Liaise with the relevant actors of recovery/development
  • Draft MoUs with Oblasts and Hromadas and follow-up with field office on their status, till signatures

• Ensure compliance to ACF Values and Principles, Gender equality, Child protection sensitivity and Safeguarding policies
  • Ensure compliance and exhibiting ACF Values i.e. helping people in need, No-discrimination, Transparency, Neutrality, Independence, and Professionalism
  • Read and ensure a full understanding of ACFs Gender, Child Protection and other safeguarding policies
  • Implement all work related activities with a gender, inclusion and child protection lens
  • Help build an inclusive office environment where people do not feel disadvantaged or judged according to their gender or limited due to manageable disability

You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Public Administration, Development Studies, or related field.

You have at least 5 year experience in Field work in Humanitarian or development project, including 3 year experience as representation towards local authorities.

You have strong strategic thinking, analytical and mapping skills, with a proficiency in project coordination and development of engagement strategies.

You are able to recommend program actions and support local administration strategy development.

You are a strong team player, and have the capacity to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

You are adaptable and able to multi-task and stay organized, as well as to work under pressure.

You have an understanding of the cultural and political context of Ukraine, and are willing to travel within the country.

You are particularly skilled in communication and representation.

You speak and write fluent English, with a proficiency in Ukrainian or Russian.

• Fixed term contract under French legislation: 6 months until 31/12/2024

• Monthly gross salary from 2597 to 2968€ upon experience

• Reimbursement of the pension insurance for non-French citizens: 16% of the gross monthly salary

• Annual salary increase: 6% increase after and each 12 months of continuous contract

• Monthly per diem and living allowance: 838€ net, field paid

• Monthly country allowance: 450€

• Cold allowance: Reimbursement for the purchase of winter equipment for 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)

• Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and guest house

• Medical coverage: ACF covers 100% of the social security, health insurance, and repatriation insurance agreement fees.

• Salary sustainment measures (sickness, paternity, maternity)

• Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year, airfare reimbursement with a ceiling to get to the chosen break destination, and 215 € for each RnR period

• Accompaniment and trainings:
  • Follow-up and support for career development
  • Free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform Crossknowledge ©

• Field trips in Ukraine : Dnipro, Kharkiv, Mykolaïv

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

If you are interested in Ukrainian context, searching for new challenges, interested by ACF mandate and willing to build long term strategies whereas things are already ongoing, this position is for you.