Заступник/ця національного директора з операційної діяльності / Deputy National Director

International Charitable Organisation «Charitable Foundation «SOS Children’s Villages» Ukraine» (Organization) is looking for a professional to join our team at the position of

Deputy National Director on Operations (f/m)

Mission of the position: The Deputy National Director on Operations is responsible for the implementation of regular activity of the Organization («standard projects» in four regions of Ukraine, which include multiprofessional social centers for families with children), and for its coordination with other activities of the organization (emergency response projects for families affected by the war, and grant-funded projects for development of social services in communities).

• This role includes the entire complex of managerial responsibilities, such as:
• Project management according to the Results-Based Management (RBM) approach,
• Management of the team leading staff of the projects
• Budget management
• Inter-team coordination across different departments and regions
• Monitoring and reporting on projects’ progress and results
• Communication with the International headquarters, Supervisory Board, and donors, etc

The Deputy National Director on Operations also supports the National Director in strategic planning and contributes to the coordination of the National Management Team (NMT) of the Organization for the successful implementation of the Organization’s mission.

Main responsibilities:

• Effective operational and supervisonal management of the team responsible for implementation of projects implemented by NA in accordance with the organization`s goals.
• Provides support to the responsible area managers in achieving the goals and indicators of the respective projects and programmes.
• Participate and contribute to the projects development bringing perspective of the locations needs and knowledge management in projects development phase.
• Coordinates the activities of teams responsible for programme and projects implementation, planning and resource allocation.
• Provides coordination between Standard, Grant and Emergency response projects, implemented on the same territory or location.
• Promotes accountability at all levels of the National Association.
• Supports the planning, budgeting, controlling expenditures and identifying sources of funding for programs and projects.
• Supports the development and implementation of grant applications.
• Takes into account financial aspects in the development of short-term and long-term goals and initiatives.
• Establishes and maintaining relationships with other organisations and private partners for joint programme implementation and support.
• Maintains communication with donors in terms of coordination of meetings with PSAs and IOR, reporting to them.
• Represents the interests of the NGO at external events, conducting negotiations and presentations, upon the needs and at the request of the National Director.
• Responsible for the timely preparation and submission of reports on Standard projects, including conducting of annual review and preparation of RBM implementation report.
• Responsible within own area of work to prevent and protect children of all forms of abuse, abandonment, exploitation, violence and discrimination based on SOS Child and Youth Safeguarding Policy and Regulation principles, as well as adult safeguarding and asset protection.

Must criteria: 

• University degree in business administration, economics, education, social science or equivalent working experience
• Minimum 5 years leadership experience at  a  senior management or  executive level in  multi-cluster INGOs with the focus on  child protection
• Prior experience in  one or  more of  the following functional areas: child and family development, social services provision, community development, education, grant writing, humanitarian aid
• Experienced in  project management, change management, driving innovation
• English language fluency in  addition to  the national language
• Readiness to travel nationally and internationally as required

Competencies — knowledge, skills, abilities: 

• Experience in program/project management and planning
• Good knowledge of  legal issues relating to  social welfare
• Strong analytical and conceptual abilities
• Integrity: able to  state views openly and act in  line with beliefs, maintain the organisation’s values, ability to  gain the trust and respect of  stakeholders.
• Working experience in  an  international or  complex organisation to  be  able to  understand the procedures and be  open for cooperation
• Driven to  work with others, able to  build partnerships and networks 
• Strong leadership skills 
• High-level of  financial management skills
• Organisational skills — skills of planning and organising resources necessary for achievement of goals
• Driven to grow him/herself and to develop others; identifying and supporting development opportunities of co-workers; delegation skills, conflict resolution
• High-level written and verbal communication and presentation skills; strong in  negotiations and influencing others
• Ability to  keep deadlines and to  work in  stressful conditions

We offer:

• A diverse and international working environment
• As a responsible employer we provide a range of training schemes and encourage educational enhancement
• Health insurance after probation period
• Psychological support and supervisions
• Semi-remote type of work

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV (not exceeding 2 pages) along with a motivation letter in English to our email – [email protected]. 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the process.

The position is open until filled. The candidates are interviewed on an on-rolling basis.

We are against all types of discrimination, bullying, and stereotypes. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, skin color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, citizenship, national origin, health status or any other characteristics.

SOS Children’s Villages Ukraine does everything possible to ensure that in all the activities we carry out, children and young people are safe, their rights are protected and they are treated with dignity and respect. In our activities, we adhere to the principle of zero tolerance for any form of violence against children, neglect of their needs and exploitation. Therefore, our recruitment process involves checking the candidate’s background and familiarising them with the standards of child and youth protection. By applying, the candidate confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.