Team Leader

Job Title: Team Leader (TL)

Function: Programme Implementation

Job Group: Programmes

Duty Station: Kherson Oblast (Ukraine controlled)

Line Manager: Programme Manager - South (PM-S)

Line Management Responsibility: Protection Officers, Field Programme Officer (FPO)

ABOUT US

Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) reimagines security and civilian protection in areas most impacted by conflict by working alongside communities to interrupt and prevent violence. NP is a global civil society organization that works with people affected by violent conflicts to enhance their security and dignity through Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP) and by helping to transform the world’s response to conflict situations.
Programming is founded on unarmed civilian protection and is thematically focused on protection in displacement, child protection, gender-based violence protection and inter-communal violence reduction, social cohesion, and civic engagement.

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 PURPOSE

The Team Leader (TL) is responsible for the on-site management of an NP field team. This entails ensuring an effective implementation of civilian protection programming while providing for field-based personnel management, financial and administrative functions, coordinating with the country office regarding logistics and procurement and ensuring compliance with NP’s security policies and procedures and country strategy. The TL is the primary representative of NP at coordination meetings with NGO partners and local authorities and departments in the field team’s area of operation.

KEY OBJECTIVES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Commitment to NP Principles

• Demonstrate a commitment to NP’s mandate and principles.
• Maintain a positive image of the organization.

Programme Implementation

• Responsible for overall planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting, and general administration of NP projects in accordance with the project description and relevant policies, donor agreements and guidelines.
• Lead, guide and support the NP team in proactive and reactive activities, guiding the team on implementation and emergency response as needed.
• Develop new and innovative programming ideas drawn from lessons learned in the field and share them with the SPM for further discussion and agreement.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Carry out regular field supervision and monitoring of activities and processes in which project funds, materials, and equipment are utilized.
• Verify progress and quality of work done in accordance with monitoring and evaluation systems and indicators.
• Implement NP procedures for internal monitoring, implementation, and reporting of emergency activities in accordance with project objectives and indicators and ensure regular communication and reporting with the SPM.
• Oversee the preparation of the weekly and monthly reports for submission.
• Manage the NP team and provide oversight of day-to-day planning, data collection, analysis, documentation and reporting.
• Ensure periodic project reviews and lesson-learnt exercises are conducted and documented.

Finance

• Monitor project expenditures against the approved budgets.
• Ensure effective application of internal control and risk management procedures, including proper authorization of purchases and payments, and ensure accountability of all project expenditures in line with NP financial policies.
• In coordination with the FPO, prepare and present timely and accurate monthly financial projections of expenditure for field site operations and programme implementation.
• Flag any potential funding deficits in order to allow adequate time to apply contingency measures so as not to disrupt program implementation.
• In conjunction with the FPO ensure submission of weekly financial reports, supporting documentation, and support the SPM to fulfill their financial management responsibility.

Human Resources

• Recruit qualified staff with the help of the FPO.
• Responsible for the performance management of all staff under their direct supervision.
• Maintain teamwork and an enabling working environment for staff including ensuring clear reporting and communication channels with regular documented meetings.
• Support the professional development of the team members and conduct regular performance appraisals of team members.
• Consult with the HR Manager to strategize on responses to performance and disciplinary challenges and identify staff welfare concerns, such as burn-out, and flag it to the SPM to ensure intervention and mitigation.

Administration/Procurement/Logistics/Security

• Coordinate timely submission of logistics and procurement requests with the FPO.
• Implement NPUA operational goals and ensure compliance by field staff and inducting them into organizational systems and procedures.
• Manage field site assets including equipment and materials in close consultation with the SPM and Safety and Security Advisor (SSA).
• In coordination with the FPO maintain an updated monthly asset register, monitors and reports regularly on the proper usage of assets, supplies, and other consumables.
• Ensures safety and security of staff, advises and consults with the FPO and SSA on security matters, and take appropriate action in line with the security policy.
• Submits and coordinates leave schedules of all national and international staff in accordance with NP’s leave policy and with as little disruption to programming as possible.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education, Knowledge and Experience

• University degree in refugee law, human rights, international human rights law, international humanitarian law, negotiation, mediation, human security, or related fields.
• 3-5 years work experience in human security, child protection, refugee, or civilian protection.
• Demonstrated management experience in working in a complex security environment.
• Demonstrated experience in working with state authorities, negotiation and mediation.
• Demonstrated ability to live, work and solve problems independently and effectively in remote, highly challenging locations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze conflict, security, and political contexts.
• Contextual knowledge of Ukraine is highly desirable.

Skills

Independent Judgment/Analytical:

• Ability to set priorities, solve problems and analyse data.

• Ability to manage information with discretion.
• Ability to identify entry points and design prevention and protection strategies.

Interpersonal:

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, motivate and provide leadership to the team, ability to work and live in a multi-cultural environment.

• Ability to exert solution-focused, creative behavior.
• Proven ability to build relationships with the full range of actors including government, chiefs, military, police and non-state actors.
• Genuine commitment and interest in living and working at the community level.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Management:

• Ability to structure and direct work plans of national and international staff, managing conflict, and maximizing human resources.
• Ability to address staff welfare issues maturely and discreetly.

Language:

• Ability to interact confidently in English with colleagues and external contacts, to write documents and reports, and to present effectively relevant information
• Ability to interact in Russian and/or Ukrainian is an advantage

Information Technology:

• Good skills in Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of the Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack or ERP is a plus.

Other Specialized Requirements

• This field site is a complex security environment where conditions change rapidly – experience in insecure environments is essential to success in this position.
• Willingness to travel long distances by vehicle.

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 Friday, 20th March 2026.
• Applications will be considered on a rolling basis
• Candidates may be selected before the closing date so apply early.
• As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a written 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.