Short-term contract: 6 months from 01/01/2025 in UKR-Dnipro

 

PUI all around the world

With its 40 years of experience, Première Urgence Internationale :

• Supports close to 6 million beneficiaries
• With more than 100 million € yearly budget
• Present in 22 countries, on 5 continents
• Thanks to the work and commitment of :
  • More than 2000national staffs
  • Around 200 expatriates from 45 different nationalities
  • And 90 employees at HQ

PUI works in 10 areas of intervention and distinguishes itself by the implementation of an integrated approach in its response. This method aims to identify and understand the needs of all those affected by a crisis. Our teams come together to bring a rapid global response to the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises to help them regain independence and dignity.

Learn more on our history, our values, our areas of intervention.

 

Focus on our activities in Ukraine

PUI intervenes in Ukraine since 2015, in response to the needs provoked by the conflict in Donbass. PUI develops its integrated approach with health, mental health, protection and WASH projects to improve and restore equitable access to quality health services as well as to water, sanitation and hygiene for the most vulnerable population living in cities located along the contact line in the Donetsk Oblast. PUI also technically and materially assists a large network of Health Facilities and social institutions to improve the quality of care provided to the population.
In order to support the populations currently affected by the conflict in the country, PUI is currently scaling up its activities in Donbass and in other regions of Ukraine.

Given the scale of the needs provoked by the conflict with Russia, PUI and four other INGOs are joining their experiences and technical capacities to implement an emergency  multisector project including in WASH, MHPSS, Health, Logistics, Protection and Cash Assistance. The extensive geographical coverage of this project will allow responding to the most critical needs across the country.

 

What about the Field Coordinator – Dnipro ? 

As Field Coordinator, you will be responsible for the the proper functioning of the project site, and proper implementation of programs developed on that site.

For this purpose, you will be responsible for:

• Safety & Security: You will be responsible for the safety & security of the site.
• Programmes: You will coordinate the teams and ensure proper implementation of programs on the site, under the supervision of your immediate supervisor.
• Human Resources: You will supervise all of the teams at the site, as well as national and international staff.
• Logistical, administrative and financial support: You will oversee the logistical, administrative and financial components at the site for the purpose of program implementation, and ensure compliance with the relevant procedures, with substantive support from the Logistics Coordinator (LOGC), and the Administrative and Financial Coordinator (AFC) of the mission.
• You will represent the organization before the partners, authorities, and various local actors operating in the area where your base is located.
• Coordination: You will centralize and disseminate information from/to the site, and consolidate the internal and external reporting activities implemented in your field of operations before submitting them to your immediate supervisor.
• Assessment/ Strategy: You will participate in strategy development and propose new interventions in function of needs identified in your field of operations.

 

The challenges that await you :

Propose a strong programmatic vision for the activities implemented in his/her area of intervention. Ensure solid coordination efforts and external representation. Ensure a strong follow up of the security situation and propose operational adaptations if necessary.

What you will need to succeed:

Training

You hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in Humanitarian action: project management, a technical background related to one of our activity sectors, in human resources management, financial management.

Experience

You are strengthened by minimum 1 year of experience in the field with international NGOs in project coordination. Experience in international team management, project and security management would be valued. A previous experience as Field Coordinator or in an equivalent position would also be appreciated. You already worked with Première Urgence Internationale? It would be a definite asset!

Skills

You master humanitarian project management and team management, you have a detailed knowledge of donors prerequisites. You also have excellent writing skills.

Qualities

You are a good communicator, both in writing and orally. You demonstrate good team spirit, leadership skills and the ability to make decisions, trustworthiness and a sense of responsibility, organisational skills, reactivity, ability to be thorough and to adapt. You have a strong ability to resist stress and particularly in unstable circumstances.

Languages

English has no secrets for you! All the better, it is mandatory for this position. If you speak Arabic and/or French, it would be a definite asset.

 

A word from the manager

« Come join a solid and dynamic team, implementing quality, emergency programming! »

PUI will offer you

• Status: Cadre with a Fixed-Term Contract
• Monthly Gross Income: 2 650,00 – 3 130,00 EUR depending on your experience in International Solidarity + 50€ per semester of seniority with PUI
• Insurance including medical coverage and complementary healthcare, 24/24 assistance and repatriation (covered 50% by PUI)
• Housing in own guesthouse
• Daily Living Expenses (« Per Diem »)
• Break Policy: 5 working days every 2 months + break allowance
• Paid Leaves Policy: 5 weeks of paid leaves per year (+ return ticket every 6 months for missions 8 months or longer)

Our commitments

Première Urgence Internationale sees diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, profiles and statuses among its Human Resources as a major asset for its humanitarian action, and therefore compels itself to the strict observance of the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process.

Première Urgence Internationale applies a policy of  zero tolerance towards exploitation, sexual abuse and mistreatment, in all its forms, of women, children and all other vulnerable persons. It engages its entire staff to promote, disseminate and respect the principles set out in its ethical charter.

Please note that Première Urgence Internationale shall not in any case request a financial contribution for administrative costs related to recruitment. Any such information would be fraudulent, please disregard it.

You recognize yourself in this profile and you adhere  to our commitments ? You feel ready to take up the challenge  and to join PUI great family ?

How to apply? 

« If you wish to apply, follow this link: Site de carrière and fill in the form on our career site.