Liaison officer

JOB TITLE: Liaison Officer

COUNTRY:Ukraine

REPORTS TO: Humanitarian Access & Security Manager

LOCATION: Dnieper

Chernivsti with potential movement in the oblast

STARTING DATE:

ASAP

HI is seeking for a qualified individual to fill the above mentioned position.

WOMEN AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Please Note:

Handicap International has clear institutional policies on «Child Protection», «Anti-fraud, Bribery and Corruption», «Disability, Gender and Age» and «Protection of Beneficiaries from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment». It is therefore mandatory for all staff to commit themselves to respect, uphold and promote these policies, and to sign the HI Code and Conduct.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

Handicap International «HI» (operating as Humanity & Inclusion) is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. HI is currently opening a multi-sectoral life-saving assistance to displaced and non-displaced populations in Ukraine such as: Protection, shelter, health, NFIs, food security and livelihoods, water, sanitation, hygiene, and education and strengthening and supporting access to mental health and psychosocial support; provision of basic and domestic items including food, unrestricted cash assistance, and core relief items.

Please note that final JD may differ in some areas from what is indicated in this document

General Mission

Based in Chernivsti, with frequent travel in the oblast, the liaison assistant is in charge of supporting the teams with coordinating with local authorities in the area of intervention, as well as supporting with cross-checking information and assisting the Senior HAS Officer in security duties as needed.

Missions/Responsibilities

1. 1. Liaison with local authorities and stakeholders:
2. Ensure the link with local humanitarian office and security actors in the area of implementation to ensure good communication and understanding of local rules
3. Help HAS Manager by planning, preparing and obtaining permissions from local authorities for activities, movements and supply
4. Developing and maintaining a wide network of communications and relationships
5. 2. Internal Coordination
6. Coordinate with officers of all departments to support all teams with required approvals
7. Coordinate with Logistics team to manage the approval letters
8. Support the HAS Manager in case of issue with authorities.
9. 3. Context Monitoring
10. Daily monitoring of local media (Ukrainian and Russian), confirmation with local sources, and daily reporting on key updates related to the Chernivtsi context. Summarized translation of key information when relevant
11. Regular monitoring the overall political, military, economic, social and humanitarian context in the area of intervention
12. Alerting HI’s security managers without delay of all security incidents or threats that could have an impact on personnel’s security and/or HI’s affairs
13. Provision of a summarized security / context briefing in weekly / monthly team meetings upon request
14. Active participation in internal strategic workshops and planning meetings, with inputs on the population needs, gaps, presence of other actors, and other contextual factors
15. Under the supervision of the HASM Ukraine, development of contacts with local stakeholders on a regional level (civil society, civil and military authorities, local NGOs, local authorities, etc) in order to obtain all the information and agreements necessary for the acceptance of HI’s programs in the local context
16. 4. Security Management
17. Provide an adapted context/security briefing to new arrivals, including: new national staff, new visiting national staff
18. Advise HI’s security managers (HASM NES, Hub Manager, Area Managers) during crisis management and resolution of security incidents
19. Perform internal checks on the respect of security procedures and provide recommendations to the concerned managers.

Note that this job description must remain flexible, to respond to additional tasks or changes as identified by the line manager.

PROFILE SOUGHT

Essential

Qualification (s):

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred
• Or any relevant certificate.

Experience (type and amount of experience) :

• Minimum 1 Year experience working for an NGO
• Good understanding of NGO principles and procedures
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proven Experience in public relations, liaison, safety and security
• Representational and diplomatic skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to travel in the operational area
• Good computer skills (Office, Social Media, Google Maps)
• Good multi-tasking skills
• Previous experience with HI.

Skills (knowledge, abilities required for the position, refer to skills repository document) :

• Excellent communication and writing capacities in English
• Proficient: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowing how to simplify and prioritise
• Being capable of helping team members to plan and review the drafted plans

Personal qualities:

• Excellent communication skills and diplomacy
• Ability to follow instructions and to be a member of a team
• Flexibility
• Strong attention to details
• Good organizational skills
• Practical, dynamic and solution oriented
• Open to cultural differences
• Good capacity to withstand pressure and manage stress
• Emotional maturity

Salary: As per HI salary scale

Duration of Contract: 2 months with possibility of renewal based on performance

All interested candidates should send their CVs, cover letters, copies of educational and experience certificates, with attachments bearing your full name; example: Julie NASH — CV (for your CV) and Julie NASH — Cover Letter (for your cover letter) with the subject of the position applied for by email only to: [відгукнутися]

Closing date for applications is 15th April 2022