- Job number: SRH06537
- Status: Employee
- Area of expertise: Water Sanitation and Hygiene promotion
- Position: Missions
- Region: Mykolayiv Region
- Country: Ukraine
- Contract Type: Short term contract
About us
Desired start date: 01.04.2026
Duration of the mission: 6 months (with possible prolongation)
Location: MykolaivSOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in 26 countries, the SI teams โ 3200 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers - intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.
About the mission Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces, SI has been responding to the needs of the population living in areas under Government control. While programming in 2022 and 2023 wasโrightlyโfocused on immediate emergency response, the year 2024 marked a transition toward a more balanced approach, combining both emergency and early recovery interventions. SIโs main strategic objective for 2025 was to strengthen and clearly position its comparative advantage in Ukraine. The ambition is for SI to build a recognized and demonstrable expertise in WASH and Shelter. The program strategy for 2025 therefore focuses on two core sectorsโWASH and Shelterโand is structured around two strategic axes: 1. Respond to both acute and chronic emergencies 2. Contribute to creating the conditions for dignified return or sustainable stay in stable areas through a recovery-oriented approach To maximize the impact of its interventions, SI aims to further enhance sectoral integration and promote localized approaches. In 2026, SIโs country program in Ukraine is expected to operate with a budget of approximately 10 million euros, with three field bases (Mykolaiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv), one coordination office in Kyiv, and a total of 110 staff, including around 20 expatriates. The main donors in 2026 will be, in order of funding volume: CDC, AFD, and ECHO. Additional donors have been approached to expand and diversify the portfolio further, in line with SIโs programmatic priorities.
About the job
General objective:
The Program Deputy Field Coordinator (P-DFC) is in charge of supervising the implementation of programs in Rakhine State. In line with both SI annual country strategy and the evolution of the humanitarian needs in the area, the PDFCO will support designing and implementing new projects. She/He oversees the quality of project implementation through the direct management of Program Managers. She/he also supports the Field Coordinator (FC) in his representing tasks in external
meetings under FC delegation.The main challenges:
- Upcoming joint work on 3-year strategy (2027 - 2029) for the region amid a challenging and unpredictable operational environment
Priorities for the first month:
Support and empowerment of PROG & MEAL team after a slight restructuring of the teams Close follow-up on submitted proposals (ECHO HIP 2026, GFFO) Joint work with FC on 3-year strategy for the region (workshop) Close follow-up on partnership strategy for the regionSecurity constraints:
While operating under frequent threats of air alarms (drones, missiles), security constraints in the city are limited. Access to the field and exchanges with beneficiaries are possible with no particular constraints for expatriate, outside of areas very close to the frontline
Your profile
DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE:
A bachelor's degree in a relevant field Experience in the humanitarian sector : 3+ years Experience in a similar position : 1+ years An experience in humanitarian program management is required. An engineering background or education in WASH or a related technical field is considered an asset.SKILLS:
TECHNICAL SKILLS
1. Project management 2. Knowledge of SI and/or SI sectors of intervention (WASH, Shelter, FSL, RRM) 3. Experience in MEAL and/or grants management will be a strong asset 4. Experience in partnership implementation will be a strong assetTRANSVERSAL SKILLS
1. Team spirit & motivation 2. Good communication & coordination capacity 3. Assertiveness
LANGUAGES 1. Proficiency in English 2. French - an asset 3. Ukrainian or russian - an asset
SI will offer you
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 2475 gross per month (2250 EUR base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of EUR 700.
SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate's country of origin and the place of assignment.
Breaks: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every three months (with a USD 850 break allowance, allocated by Sl). To these breaks periods, SI grants one (1) additional rest day per month worked.
Insurance package: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which refunds all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
LIVING CONDITIONS: TLIVING CONDITIONS:
Guest House conditions Internet and telephone network Restaurant & social lifeApplication process
Do you recognise yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter!
Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.
Thank you for your understanding.
To learn more about Sl: www.solidarites.org
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Solidaritรฉs International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse โ all act of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights โ that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of abuse, notably acts of SEAH.
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