Country Program Coordinator - Ukraine

• Design program interventions in line with donor calls for proposals based on up-to-date needs assessments in collaboration with other stakeholders in the organization (headquarters, technical experts, etc.).
• Ensure the effective and high-quality implementation of all ongoing projects, as well as those currently in development or planned for future rollout.
• Coordinate the tasks, provide quality control and support the program and M&E team in coordination with the Country Director.
• Oversee systematic and continuous data collection as well as progress analysis over time; and monitor results in terms of timeliness, quality, and accuracy in line with the logical framework approaches (LFAs) best practice and project documents.
• Supervise and coordinate donor reporting in collaboration with the program team and other technical teams.
• Lead strategic donor engagement and lead high-quality proposal development to secure impactful funding. Represent MI in sector and coordination meetings and cultivate and manage relationships with key donors.
• Ensure effective communication and cooperation with partner organisations and the development of their program staff capacity.

• Advanced University degree or equivalent in social sciences, development studies, international relations or project management 
• Extensive professional experience, including a minimum of 5 years in similar roles with international NGOs and experience in managing multi-sectoral programs within difficult operating environments
• Good knowledge of major international and German donors (specifically GFFO, BMZ, ECHO).
• Flexibility to analyze information, evaluate opportunities, think and plan strategically with a high degree of flexibility and ability to adapt to the needs of the situation
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with demonstrated sensitivity and diplomacy in engaging with local institutions.
• Experience in partner capacity building, staff development, and team motivation.
• Context experience in Ukraine is desired as well as stress resilience and readiness to live and work in a challenging security context.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of German and/or Ukrainian is a strong asset.

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duty Station: Kyiv / Ukraine with duty trips to other parts of Ukraine following the safety and security framework. 
• Duration of contract: till end of June 2026 (with possibility to extend)
• Salary according to qualification and experience, including insurance package, R&R, 1 annual flight to home country

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