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UKRAINE - AFD/CDCS PROJECT COORDINATOR (M/F) - KIEV

UKRAINE - AFD/CDCS PROJECT COORDINATOR (M/F) - KIEV (SRH06268) Kiev, Ukraine

Salary: Per diem USD 700

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 in the territories under the control of the Governement of Ukraine. While the programming was righlty very much geared towards immediate emergency response in 2022 and 2023, 2024 was a transitional year towards a more emergency and recovery balanced programming , In 2025 SI programmatic strateguc will revolve around 2 axis, axis 1 being about responding to both acute and chronic emergencies and axis 2 being about contributing to create conducive conditions for safe and dignified stay and return in stabilized areas (in support to local authorities for them to be able to deliver a better WASH public service). SI in Ukraine works in the sectors of WASH and SHELTER and promote an integrated approach whenever feasible and relevant. SI is also committed to transfer a portion of their activitie to local partners. In 2025 the set-up will be comprised of (roughly) 105 staffs, including 20 expatriates.

The activities are implemented in 6 oblasts in the south and the east of Ukraine, and coordinated through 3 field bases in Dnipro, Kharkiv and Mikolaiv. The coordination office is located in Kyiv. Donors in 2025 are BHA, CDCS, AFD, ECHO and SDC.

 

General objective:

  • Oversees the CDCS/AFD funded project.
  • Ensure Global coordination between SI, associated partners and jey stakeholders.
  • Provide a vision and develop an implementation strategy for the project.
  • Ensure project is delivered on time, targets, budget and quality.
  • Ensure compliance with donors' rules and regulation.
  • Ensure external representation.

 

The main challenges:

  • Nexus project (coherence across components to be found to ensure relevance and impact).
  • Coordination with several associated stakeholders, mainly local ones (Wash Cluster, local authorities, vodokanals).
  • Multi-bases project (internal coordination). Specific AFD procedures to follow.

 

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

Monitoring of preliminary studies prior to construction. Launch of complementary activities based on results and activity schedule.

 

Security constraints:

IEV - Few security constraint

 

A salaried position:

According to experience, starting from EUR 2860 gross per month (2600 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:

  • The offices and guesthouses are in the city center, offering many opportunities:
  • Parks, restaurants, bars, and various sports facilities, music events
  • Well-stocked supermarkets and local markets with fresh products at lower prices
  • Easy access to ATMs, though it is common to pay by bank card
  • The office is a 10 to 20-minute walk from the guesthouses. It is bright, spacious, and fully equipped with dual monitors for all staff
  • Convenient walking, taxis, and subway options