Deputy Country Director

Starting Date / Initial Contract Details

01 December 2024, 12 months

Role Summary

The Deputy Country Director manages all aspects of the implementation and development of the programme to facilitate the execution of the country strategy. Provide leadership, strategic direction, management and evaluation of all aspects of the Medair programmes. Play a key role in external representation, legal compliance, grant management, programme coordination and team leadership.

Project Overview

The purpose of Medair’s multi-sector relief programme in Ukraine is to save lives and alleviate human suffering by working in emergency response locations, with vulnerable populations and providing essential life-saving health, WASH, shelter/infrastructure, NFI/CVA, protection and mental health and psychosocial services.

Workplace & Conditions

Position based Kyiv or Kharkiv with frequent travel to North and East Regions of Ukraine.

Responsibilities:

• Lead programme implementation and contribute to strategy development, deputizing for the Country Director when needed, and supporting proposal and report development.

• Oversee project implementation and partnerships with local actors, ensuring objectives, timelines, and budgets are met, while supporting cross-team communication and operational coordination.

• Supervise project budgets and expenditures, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and internal financial procedures in collaboration with field managers and GSO.

• Manage and develop designated staff, fostering a collaborative and effective team through regular meetings, supervision, and capacity building.

• Monitor security status, ensure staff adherence to protocols, and provide security briefings and ongoing training to maintain a safe operational environment.

Qualifications, Experience & Technical Competencies:

•     University degree in a relevant subject such as Management / Development / Humanitarian Studies / Business

•     Proven experience in a management position and in a complex humanitarian emergency

•     Experience in dealing with donors and government officials

•     Knowledge of Humanitarian Essentials, Sphere, CHS and other international humanitarian guidelines

• Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written)

Behavioural Skills

• Advanced planning, assessment, and leadership skills

• Team-player with good inter-personal skills; committed to team-building

• Strong coaching and mentoring skills

Team Spiritual Life

Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, people we serve, and external contacts. Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based teams. Fully contribute to a rich spiritual team life, including team devotion, prayer, and words of encouragement.

Before you apply

Please ensure you are fully aware of the:

a. Medair organisational values.

b. Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, Medair’s accountability policies and best practices.

c. Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions).

Application Process

To apply, go to this vacancy on our Medair page. Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed.