• Manage the overall administrative, financial, and technical activities of the project.
• Lead project planning, putting in place team structures, technical and operational approaches, infrastructure, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), and feedback loops required for project delivery and success.
• Lead partnerships within the project consortium and with external stakeholders.
• Represent the project to donor officials, host government officials, partner representatives, local stakeholders, and team members.
• Ensure alignment and cross-learning with Save the Children’s program and technical priorities in country and with the US Office.
• Build a strong project leadership team ensuring effective coordination between key technical, operational, and administrative functions.
• Ensure compliance with USG regulations, procedures, and Save the Children guidelines.
• Manage direct, transparent communications with partners, including negotiating scopes of work, addressing requisite revisions in programmatic work, and troubleshooting issues that may arise.
• Maintain oversight of high-risk areas, including but not limited to procurement, M&E, and staff security/duty of care.
• Ensure the quality of all project deliverables, including activities, outputs, documentation, and reporting.
• Establish effective communication and coordination with personnel from the government to implement interventions and incorporate country-wide priorities.
• Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect, excellence, and high integrity.
• Reinforce and demonstrate Save the Children’s vision, values, and Code of Conduct principles.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area of expertise, such as Psychology, Social Work, International development, or another relevant field.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience designing, managing, and implementing large and complex projects.
• At least five years of senior program experience in developing or humanitarian contexts, preferably in Ukraine, the Balkans, or Eastern Europe.
• In-depth knowledge of USAID regulations.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with host country governments, donors, and other key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and maintaining an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in a resource-constrained environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the social, political, economic, and cultural landscape of Ukraine.
• Prior experience as COP or DCOP.
• Masters in a relevant field.
• Humanitarian experience working with the Nexis approach.
• Fluency in Ukrainian is an advantage.