Chief of Party, BHA (Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance USAID)

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Here’s where you come in:

World Vision seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for the proposed USAID-funded, ACTED-led Ukraine Response Consortium («Addressing the immediate multi-sectoral humanitarian needs of IDPs and conflict-affected populations inside Ukraine»). The project will contribute to increasing the coping, resilience, and response capacities of conflict-affected individuals in Ukraine, through immediate relief activities and information management support. The project will be implemented by ACTED (prime recipient), IMPACT (through REACH and PANDA), Estonia Refugee Council, CARE (and national implementing partners), World Vision (and national implementing partners), and Right to Protection (R2P) across the west, east, north/central, and south regions of Ukraine.

As Chief of Party, BHA (Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance USAID) — Ukraine, Kyiv, you will

• improve access to essential WASH, Health, Shelter, and Protection services for conflict-affected populations inside Ukraine.
• improve the ability of conflict-affect populations inside Ukraine to meet their essential needs through unconditional cash transfers and access to safe and nutritious food.
• facilitate evidence-based planning and programming for humanitarian actors in Ukraine through information management, technical advisory, and coordination support.

You shall provide overall team management, technical direction, administrative coordination, operations oversight, and client relations.

Requirements include:

• A Master’s degree or equivalent qualifications in international affairs, social science, or a related field.
• Technical background/leadership experience in Cash Programming is desirable.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the humanitarian, development, or transition field.
• Within the 10 years of experience, the Chief of Party must have at least five years of experience managing teams and at least three years of experience working in conflict zones.
• Experience in leading and managing large grants in a complex environment.
• Experience as a COP/PD or senior expert advisor required
• Experience managing sub grants and contracts under grants for complex projects
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of Ukrainian is a plus
• Professional licenses, as required in the field and by the donor
• Ability to travel to and within Ukraine is required (50%). Be prepared to travel to implementation sites and regional, global meetings as needed.

Is this the job for you?

Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position and apply online: https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/WorldVisionInternational/job/Kyiv-Ukraine/Chief-of-Party--BHA-Bureau-for-Humanitarian-Assistance-USAID----Ukraine--Kyiv_JR33043 by the closing date 30 JUN 2024.

World Vision is dedicated to our team members' development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people.

For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.