LOCATION: Kyiv, UKRAINE
TRAVEL: 30% of time
REPORTING TO: Senior Program Manager, Ukraine
STAFF REPORTING: Two Program Officers
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure effective implementation of the projects, including meeting deliverables on time, within budget, and according to CIVIC and donor standards;
- Develop project planning documents outlining strategies for policy advocacy, partners engagement, etc.; coordination with international organizations and local civil society;
- Work with CIVIC personnel at HQ, especially the global military advisor, to develop the framework for the protection policy and work with relevant stakeholders on its adoption; analyze best practices on setting up CCMTs and developing SOPs to maintain its functioning;
- Liaise with the relevant security and defense actors and other agencies for protection of civilian advocacy and coordinated training activities;
- Identify key trends in human security and PoC and propose concrete research projects to study trends affecting PoC in the military and security forces of Ukraine;
- Revise and provide additions to, and adapt, threat-specific curricula on protection of civilians and conduct trainings for security and defense actors, including but not limited to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, National Guard, State Border Service, National Police of Ukraine, and military educational institutions;
- Ensure sustainability through incorporating the training curricula in educational programs of UA Armed Forces officers;
- Work with national NGOs to identify and leverage existing training delivery mechanisms to distribute CIVIC training;
- Conduct quality assurance and monitoring of the content and delivery of training materials, ensuring high standards and contextual relevance;
- Manage a team of Military Engagement Officers, including assessment of deliverables, impact, and performance; oversee performance reviews, provide regular feedback, and support staff development;
- Provide input from the Military Engagement Team to proposals, concept notes, monthly, quarterly, interim, and final donor reports, ensuring accurate reflection of activities and impact;
- Provide subject matter input and expertise from the Military Engagement Team to research activities conducted by CIVIC, including sharing knowledge, field insights, and validation of findings;
- Represent CIVIC with NGO and international organizations and government stakeholders and promote effective collaborations and partnerships;
- Keep CIVIC’s international, domestic, and other partners informed about progress of projects and plans for the development of new activities;
- Perform other duties as required to further the organization’s mission and goals in Ukraine.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience of managing projects in the field of conflict and security;
- Past operational and pedagogical military experience as a senior officer, Major to Brig. General levels (or equivalent);
- Experience training armed actors, preferably while serving in a military, specifically relating to protection of civilians and/or International
- Humanitarian law; additional experience working with police forces is also highly desired;
- Prior experience working for an INGO/IO desired;
- Understanding of and commitment to humanitarian principles;
- Former experience as military officer operating successfully in conflict zones and with other security actors is preferred;
Knowledge, experience, and understanding of issues civilians face during armed conflicts;
- Experience in security and armed force training and participatory facilitation preferred;
- Knowledge, experience, and understanding of civilian protection issues in armed conflict and understanding of the military/civilian/humanitarian spaces;
- Proven ability to think analytically and plan strategically, including setting objectives and identifying and capitalizing on opportunities for our work;
- Poise, flexibility, discretion, and mature judgment to handle and respond appropriately and professionally in a fast-paced, high-pressure atmosphere and as a team member;
- Well organized, self-motivated, and able to conceptualize and implement programs in stressful environments;
- Ability to write high-quality narratives and qualitative reports as well as public-facing products (op-eds, press releases);
- Familiarity with the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda, and an understanding of the current situation and major issues related to gender-based violence in Ukraine;
- Demonstrated experience networking with government officials;
- Experience in representing organizations in sensitive political and security environments;
- Good knowledge of the eastern Ukraine context;
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Computer literacy including excellent knowledge of MS suite, Google suite and key AI tools;
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced university degree preferably in international affairs, political science, human rights, etc;
- Minimum 5-7 years relevant work experience required, including work in conflict zones;
- Demonstrated tireless work ethic;
- English, Ukrainian fluency mandatory.