Field officer in Odesa - Філд офісер Одеса

Vacancy – Field Officer (National Position)

Country: Ukraine
Duty Station: Odesa (with frequent travel in Odesa and Mykolaiv regions; occasional travel to Kyiv and Poltava)
Deadline: 29 March 2026
Starting date: as soon as possible
Period: 10 months (renewable depending on performance and project needs)
Type of contract: FOP
Language: Ukrainian (native), English (B2); Italian (asset)
Reporting to: Project Manager – Operation Manager

Please note that AVSI cannot guarantee or facilitate exemption or deferment from mandatory military service.

Aim of the Position

The Field Officer supports the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of activities under the AICS-funded project PROMO – Promoting Resilience for Children in Mykolaiv and Odesa. The role ensures high-quality field operations by maintaining close relations with local partners, community stakeholders, authorities, and beneficiaries, while guaranteeing compliance with AVSI and donor standards.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities in community centres and field locations across Odesa and Mykolaiv regions.
• Conduct regular field visits to verify progress, collect data, monitor activities, and ensure alignment with project plans.
• Liaise with local authorities, community leaders, schools, service providers, and partner organizations to facilitate project implementation.
• Support the organization of trainings, awareness-raising campaigns, events, and mobile unit activities.
• Collect and verify field documentation (attendance sheets, beneficiary lists, monitoring tools, etc).
• Contribute to the preparation of field reports, activity updates, and inputs for donor reporting.
• Identify field-level needs, gaps, risks, and challenges, and report them promptly to the Project Manager.
• Support procurement and logistical arrangements for field activities in coordination with the administrative team.
• Ensure that all activities comply with AVSI procedures, AICS guidelines, and protection standards.
• Represent AVSI in field meetings and with stakeholders when requested.
• Maintain effective communication and coordination with project staff, psychologists, social workers, and partner teams.
• Support community engagement and ensure a participatory approach throughout implementation.

Essential Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Education, Psychology, International Relations, or related fields.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in humanitarian or development cooperation.
• Previous experience working with communities, child protection activities, or social services is an asset.

Languages

• Native Ukrainian speaker.
• English at B2 level (spoken and written).
• Knowledge of Italian is considered an asset.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and coordination skills.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork independently, including regular travel in project areas.
• Good understanding of community-based approaches and protection principles.
• High sense of responsibility, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet navigation.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural teams.
• Valid driving license (Category B) 
• Ownership of vehicle to carry out missions
• Flexibility, proactiveness, and problem-solving attitude.

Child Protection and Code of Conduct

The employee in this position is required to perform duties in accordance with the organization's child protection policies, the PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) framework , and the Child Protection Policy.

Please send your resume and a short motivation letter by March 26th, 2026. In the subject line of the letter, indicate: "Vacancy: Field Officer (Odesa) - [Your name]" .

AVSI Foundation Ukraine is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working at AVSI Foundation Ukraine. Only selected candidates will be invited to the next stages of the selection process.