Deputy Country Director

COMPANY PRESENTATION

Working for Medair is a unique and rewarding experience that encompasses so much! Medairs purpose is to save lives and relieve human suffering in the worlds hardest to reach and devastated places. Are you an experienced professional, inspired by your faith to care for others? Are you willing to give of yourself to work in tough places, going the extra mile to restore dignity and hope to people in crisis? We have teams of incredible people recruited from all around the world, working in difficult contexts. They forge bonds with colleagues that last a lifetime. You can make a real difference in the world. Medair has opportunities for people like you to excel, to grow, and to be challenged. Bring your values, passion, and commitment, and consider a career with Medair.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role & Responsibilities The Deputy Country Director manages all aspects of the implementation and development of the programme and support functions to facilitate the execution of the country strategy. Provide leadership, strategic direction, management and evaluation of all aspects of the Medair programmes. Play a key role in external representation, legal compliance, grant management, programme coordination and team leadership.
Project Overview The purpose of Medairs multi-sector relief programme in Ukraine is to save lives and alleviate human suffering by working in emergency response locations, with vulnerable populations and providing essential life-saving health, WASH, shelter/infrastructure, NFI/CVA, protection and mental health and psychosocial services.
Workplace & Conditions Position based Kyiv or Kharkiv with travel to West, Central, North and East Regions of Ukraine via Poland.
Starting Date / Initial Contract Details July/August 2024. Full time, from 12 to 24 months, 6 to 12 months will also be possible.
Key Activity Areas Programme Leadership

• Deputise for the Country Director in his / her absence.
• Actively participate and contribute to the development and review of the UKR Strategy.
• Contribute and support the development of proposals and reports for the respective projects

Operations Management

• Facilitate cross cutting communications with all country teams implementing and supporting the programme plans.
• Prepare and implement policies, procedures and guidelines, as appropriate and with the relevant field managers and GSO staff, so as to enhance the smooth running of the programmes through standardised procedures and improved support.
• Manage a comprehensive activity plan for the programme, including resource needs analysis, covering the time frames of the project proposals.
• Represent Medair at relevant national and local meetings with government officials, contractors, other NGOs, etc., reporting back as applicable to staff, field managers and GSO.

Financial Management

• Supervise the project budget management and expenditure, in collaboration with field managers and GSO staff, ensuring budgets are spent according to donor proposals and regulations.

Staff Management

• Line manage designated staff, including direct supervision and development. Assist other managers in their line management responsibilities, including recruitment, appraisal, objective setting, development and training, disciplinary action, etc., and deputise for them during any periods of absence.
• Hold regular team meetings and, through a consultative leadership style and a transparent, honest and supportive communication structure, develop and build an effective team.
• Develop direct reports to improve their knowledge competence and performance.

Security Management

• Monitor the security status of the area(s) of operation on a regular basis, liaising as appropriate, with the NGO Forum, other NGOs, the UN, local authorities or other relevant security bodies. Make reports.

Quality Management

• Review, develop and implement (as applicable) systems to improve transparency and to detect and ultimately prevent loss or fraud.

Team Spiritual Life

• Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, and external contacts.
• Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based team settings. Fully contribute to the rich spiritual life of your team, including team devotions, prayers, and words of encouragement.
• Encouraged to join and contribute to Medairs international prayer network.

This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary. Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant subject such as Management / Development / Humanitarian Studies / Business Administration or in a relevant technical subject.
• Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written). Ukrainian and/or Russian will be an advantage.

Experience

• 5-years post-qualification experience in a management position.
• 3-years post-qualification experience in a complex humanitarian emergency.
• Experience in dealing with donors and government officials.
• Advanced planning, assessment and analytical skills. Experience in training/mentoring staff.
• Advanced leadership and management skills; ability to build trust and enforce procedures.
• Team-player with good inter-personal skills; committed to team-building.
• Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels.

How to apply Please ensure you are fully aware of the: a) Medair organizational values
c) Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions). Application Process To apply, go to this vacancy on our Medair Page. Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed.