Multi Core Competency Project Manager (Humanitarian)

Location: Chernihiv, Ukraine; on-site. The role covers Chernihivska Oblast and designated programmes in Shostka Raion, Northern Sumska Oblast, with up to 20% travel to field locations.

Salary/benefits: Grade 8 on NRC's national grading structure.

Company

The hirify.global is an independent humanitarian organisation assisting refugees, internally displaced people, and others affected by crises across 40 countries.

What you will do

• Lead and oversee NRC's multi-sector humanitarian programme portfolio in Chernihiv and assigned programmes in Shostka.
• Manage direct implementation of Shelter and Cash programmes, ensuring quality, accountability, timely delivery, and compliance with donor and NRC standards.
• Develop projects by identifying humanitarian needs, preparing proposals, contributing to area strategy, and supporting emergency preparedness and response.
• Oversee local partnerships, including planning, implementation monitoring, performance management, and partner capacity strengthening.
• Manage designated project budgets and provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to programme staff.
• Represent NRC in coordination forums, cluster meetings, and engagements with authorities, humanitarian actors, and communities while monitoring risks and humanitarian trends.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in humanitarian and/or development programming, including at least 2 years of project management experience within an international NGO.
• Experience managing the full programme cycle, including planning, implementation, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting.
• Strong experience overseeing partner-led programming and strengthening local partner capacity.
• Experience managing multi-sector humanitarian programmes and leading diverse teams, with technical expertise in at least one NRC Core Competency.
• Understanding of humanitarian response and displacement dynamics, preferably in Ukraine or similar contexts.
• Technical knowledge in one or more of Shelter & Settlements, Cash Assistance, Protection, Education, or Legal Assistance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, coordination, negotiation, and representation skills.
• Fluency in English and Ukrainian, written and spoken.
• Collaborative leadership skills and the ability to build trust, empower teams, and deliver results in insecure and volatile environments.
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Ukraine; work permits and visa sponsorship are not provided.

Culture & Benefits

• Fixed-term 12-month national contract.
• Duty station at NRC's Area Office North-East in Chernihiv, with field travel of up to 20%.
• Empowered and supportive work culture that encourages initiative, responsibility, innovation, and open dialogue.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, safeguarding, and respect for human dignity.

Hiring process

• Applications are invited from qualified internal candidates matching the profile.
• Submit an application and CV in English with the latest CV, cover letter, and copies of academic and professional certificates.
• Internal candidates must apply using their official email address or Opportunity Marketplace and complete all required experience, employment history, and education fields.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; applications that do not meet the minimum experience or qualification standards and unrelated unsolicited applications will not be considered.