UKRAINE–DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM MANAGER (MF/) – LVIV At Solidarités International

Desired start date: ASAP
Duration of the mission: 3 months
Location: Lviv with travels to the East when and if possible

ABOUT THE MISSION

Security risks: Lviv is until now far from the war and the place where administrative bodies are based and humanitarian assistance is taking place. Nevertheless, the evolution of the conflict is completely unprectictable and it is possible that Lviv becomes an active place of fighting or the target of Russian bombings. Evacuation is complicated and SI would certainly follow the exact same road than all the Ukrainian civilians on the run.

ABSOLUTELY requested to be very flexible and to know that there is no standard JD or tasks to be applied. Each person must come motivated, knowing the needs and ready to do what is necessary in potentially complex logistics environment and rough living conditions

Activities planned
1 Assistance to Ukrainian refugees leaving Lviv Oblast for Poland.
1.1 : Information on the services offered, conditions of access and border crossing and referral to existing services (e.g. Red Cross first aid post)
1.2 : Distribution of hot food / snacks
1.3 : Distribution of drinking water / hot drinks
1.4 : Distribution of blankets (winter period)
1.5 : Provision of a heated waiting room for the most vulnerable

2 Assistance to displaced people in Lviv oblast
2.1 Assistance to displaced persons arriving at Lviv train station
2.1.1: Information on services offered, transit to reception centres and/or bus stations referral to existing services (e.g. Red Cross first aid post)
2.2.2: Distribution of hot food/snacks
2.2.3 : Distribution of drinking water / hot drinks
2.2.4 : Distribution of blankets (winter period)
Upon arrival at Lviv train station (from Kiev, Kharkov) some families continue to the border while others remain in the Lviv Oblast. The journey to the border is made either by bus or through a network of volunteers. Connection to Lublin or Slovakia. 3000 passengers per day, on average

ABOUT THE JOB

The Food Distribution PM is responsible for leading the implementation of the food distribution projects. He/she is responsible for overseeing operational teams assigned to the program, and guarantees the good performance and the quality of the program(s), and, where appropriate, proposes adjustments or developments to ensure relevance

YOUR PROFILE
Experience:

• At least one year of experience as program manager in humanitarian environments or similar position
• Previous experience in leading distributions is an asset
• Previous experience in managing large team is an asset
• Experience in a hardship or conflict-affected setting
  Technical skills and knowledge:
• Knowledge about project cycle management and monitoring tools
• Good problem-solving skills in day to day and crisis situations
• An ability to analyze information quickly and accurately
• A flexible approach to managing and prioritizing a high workload and multiple tasks with tight deadlines
  Languages: English are mandatory.

SI WILL OFFER YOU
A salaried post:
According to experience, starting from 1 800 euros gross per month (+ 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem

SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of assignment.

Social and medical cover:
Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses 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.