Consortium Manager

Job Title:                                                  Consortium Manager
Department:                                            Programming  

Division                                                     Programme Implementation  
Duty Station:                                            Odesa (75%), Kyiv (25%) with possible travel to project implementation areas    

Line Manager:                                        Head of Programme (HoP)  

Technical Line Manager:                   N/A   

Line Management Responsibility: Consortium Finance Coordinator  

Position Type:                                        Full-time   

Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organisation. We work with people affected by violent conflicts to enhance their security and dignity through Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP). We work to reduce violence, protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath, and help transform the world’s response to conflict situations. 

OVERVIEW:  
 
NP first established a presence in Ukraine in 2014/2015 working on peacebuilding and conflict mediation. NP has had a sustained presence in Ukraine since April 2022. NP occupies a unique space in the protection response in Ukraine; simultaneously providing direct protection to at-risk civilians and providing hands-on support to front-line volunteer collectives to directly contribute to the sustainability and safety of their actions.  

JOB SUMMARY:   

The Consortium Manager of the NP-led Consortium HAVEN, funded by FCDO, will be responsible for overall coordination and administration of the Consortium, management of the Consortium Coordination Unit, and will oversee the successful achievement of the project’s goals and outcomes in all the different components of the project, fostering a joint and shared vision among the Consortium Members. The Consortium Manager will enable tracking of implementation of the Consortium’s deliverables and will maintain high level of accountability for the Consortium’s budget management, M&E, reporting discipline and quality, both with regard to individual Consortium Members, and the Consortium as a whole. The Consortium Manager will serve as the key focal point for internal and external stakeholders in matters related to the Consortium and will be the primary point of contact with FCDO.

KEY OBJECTIVES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Management

• Manage and administer a well-functioning and established Consortium, built around collaborative leadership and decision making, capitalising on the expertise and capacities of all Consortium Members.
• Take the lead in facilitating close communication, crosspollination and coordination among the Consortium Members to ensure timely and quality implementation of all project activities in line with the workplan and common commitments.
• Organise and lead Monthly meetings, Task Forces and Steering Committee meetings upon agreed schedule, ensure timely development of Minutes of meetings and follow up on actions points. Facilitate discussions and reviews in collaborative spaces to continuously enhance quality of Consortium’s outputs;
• Track Consortium’s engagement and collaboration, develop and implement solutions and guidance for enhanced quality workflows.

Communication and Reporting

• Represent the consortium and NP to FCDO and other external stakeholders, effectively communicating challenges, successes, and contextual changes throughout the course of the project.
• Lead the coordination between Consortium Members and partners on a day-to-day basis
• Manage the timeline of submission of deliverables throughout the project cycle, advise on and consolidate narrative and progress reports and ad hoc submissions and updates as requested by the donor.
• Provide guidance to Consortium Members on finetuning and enhancement of reporting practices and quality inputs.

Financial Management

• Guide and support Consortium Finance Coordinator in managing financial reporting and tracking of budgetary commitments throughout the project cycle.
• Lead communication with FCDO and with the Consortium Members on the funding strategies, budget allocation, expenditures and any related budgetary issues.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

A.    Education, Knowledge and Experience

• Post-secondary education in refugee law, human rights, international human rights law, international humanitarian law, negotiation, mediation, human security or related
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing large projects in INGOs
• At least 2 years of working experience in partnership or consortium management.
• Broad knowledge and experience in budget management.
• Strong knowledge of project management and understanding of the humanitarian context programming.
• Experience in grant writing, donor reporting, M&E

B.    Skills

• Strong collaborator with effective interpersonal and analytical skills who can work seamlessly across cultures and organisations.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Able to work effectively under pressure, multi-task, prioritise and make decisions.
• Strong financial management, budgeting, and communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills and an ability to work independently and with a team needed
  
• Fluent in English, spoken and written. Understanding of Ukrainian/Russian language is an asset.

C.    Other Specialised Requirements

• Ukraine is a complex security environment and the evolution of the war is completely unpredictable – experience in insecure environments is essential to succeed in this position.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a CV (max. 2 pages) and cover letter (max. 1 page), through our website detailing their experience and how they qualify for the role. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 
• The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 3rd June 2025. 
• Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. 
• Candidates may be selected before the closing date; apply early. 
• As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a technical assignment before participating in an interview.

SPECIAL NOTICE

Nonviolent Peaceforce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, communities we work with, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities and government guidance and complies with best practices in the Humanitarian and Development sector.
NP expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We prioritise ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. NP also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

NO FEE 

We never ask for payment as part of our selection process, and we always contact candidates via our corporate accounts and platforms. If you are approached for payment, this is likely to be fraudulent. Please check whether the role you are interested in is posted here on our website.