Регіональний менеджер (Regional Manager)

Chemonics seeks a Regional Manager for the Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine (PFRU) programme. The programme has been designed collaboratively, with the Government of Ukraine (GoU) and participating financing partners, including the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Switzerland and Sweden. The purpose of PFRU is to support the long-term sustainable development of communities affected by the on-going conflict in east and southern Ukraine, prevent further escalation of the conflict, increase the resilience of communities and help to prepare the conditions for social, economic and political reintegration. The PFRU and its delivery partners will implement activities covering economic growth, service delivery and dialogue promotion. The programme will begin in late 2021 and run for at least three years. The Regional Manager will be located in Kramatorsk or Severdonetsk, Ukraine with regular travel across eastern and southern Ukraine.

Key responsibilities 

• Provide overall project leadership, management and technical direction based on the project’s fast-track and strategic long-term vision within eastern and southern Ukraine.
• Supervise the regional representatives based within eastern and southern Ukraine and lead coordination between regional staff and headquarters in Kyiv.
• Cultivate, manage and strengthen relationships with local government counterparts, local organisations and other implementing partners.
• Work alongside the technical leads to ensure strong project performance within the east and south through direct communication with the recipients of PFRU.
• Assist with the recruitment of regionally based technical advisors by maintaining a strong network.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Leader and Deputy Team Leader to achieve the programme’s goals and objectives.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications 

• Significant demonstrated experience (minimum 5 years) in managing teams across a large region, with previous adaptive management knowledge preferred.
  • Political awareness with existing networks across central and regional government in Ukraine.
• An understanding of the conflict dynamics in Ukraine and the situation with regards to Donbas and Crimea.
• Familiarity with Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and/or UK government reporting and data quality requirements preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in working independently and as part of a team both in-person and remotely. 
• Strong organisational and work prioritisation skills.
• Fluent in Ukrainian and English, Russian language also an advantage. 

Application instructions: 

Please send an email with your CV and cover letter attached and “Regional Manager” in the subject line to PFRU-[email protected] by October 1^st  2021. No telephone inquiries, please. Chemonics will contact finalists. 

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***Please be advised that this role is contingent on award***