UKRAINE - FIELD COORDINATOR - Dnipro

About us

Desired start date: 11/03/2026
Duration of the mission: 1 year
Location: Dnipro

SOLIDARITES 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 – 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 was—rightly—focused on immediate emergency response, the year 2024 marked a transition toward a more balanced approach, combining both emergency and early recovery interventions.

SI’s main strategic objective for 2025 is 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 sectors—WASH and Shelter—and 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, SI’s 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, BHA, and ECHO. Additional donors have been approached to expand and diversify the portfolio further, in line with SI’s programmatic priorities.

As of March 2026, the Field Coordinator of Dnipro directly manages 4 people and indirectly approximately 24 people.

About the job

General objective:

The Field Coordinator is in charge of the overall management of the field base, under the supervision of the Country Director and in close coordination with the Deputy Country Director for Programs, Security Coordinator, and Support Coordinators.
She/He is in charge of the global strategy in the area of intervention of the field base.
She/He is responsible for the good quality of financial, HR and Logistic procedures and management as well as promoting the integration of SI core policies
She/ He is in charge of the external representation in local fora and coordination groups.
She/ He is the direct line manager of the Logistics, and Adminstration managers, as well as of the Field Coordinator assistant (Security) and the Deputy Field Coordinator for programs.
She/he is responsible for the security management and context analysis of the operational area.

The main challenges:

HR : Challenges on a possible rapid impact of conscription of male employees and impact of the conflict on the mental health and motivation of the team
Security: Contex-related constraints may affect SI capacity to deliver aid
Finance : Work in close collboration with Coordination and other Field Coordinators for fund raising and opportunities
Corner stone position with a multitude of interlocutors and multisectorial / multidepartment responsabilities

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

Security constraints:

Working undervolatile and changing context which needs high adaptative capacities
Multiple security procedures for both personal and professional life along with regular and long-lasting blackouts
Stress due to air alarms and airstrikes and rapid evolution of the weaponery which needs high adaptative capacities and strategic thinking
Reducing access and increasing security contraints that may affect the delivery of aid qualitative / quantitative

Your profile

DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience in the humanitarian sector : 3 - 4 years

Experience on a similar position : 0 - 2 years

SKILLS

TECHNICAL SKILLS

TRANSVERSAL SKILLS

LANGUAGES

SI will offer you

A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 3080 gross per month (2800 EUR base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 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:

Accomodations in SI GH: fully equiped appartment in Dnipro city-center.
Despite the airstrike risk, SI security procedures are updated and adapted to the context. a lot of activities available for any type of profiles (restaurant, bars, rivershore, gyms and sports hub, shopping center) very good quality of food available, prices relevantly cheap. 3-4 expats based in Dnipro.
Internet and telephone network 24/7 available. Regular blackouts

Application Process

Do you recognize 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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