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Climate & DRM-DRR Technical Advisor
ROC Required
Experienced in donor relationships, the Country Technical Advisor provides strategic orientation, support, monitoring, review and evaluation of some aspects of the MDG programme, in one or more sectors such as Climate, DRM-DRR (Disaster Risk Management – Disaster Risk Reduction), WASH, Shelter-Infrastructure and CASH assistance. He/ she plays a key role in strategic thinking and programme implementation, helping the Sr management in securing funding and enhancing its stability (target: $500k-$1m per year), which includes advice to the PFM on potential donors and partnerships, and technical support to proposal writing, project implementation and reporting, also improving its quality. The Country Technical Advisor brings a solid contribution for better impact for beneficiaries through improved quality and exit strategies – more sustainable and in partnership with private actors – analyses of medium and long-term sustainability of Medair realisations of the last 3 years and make suggestions on how to restore/ revalorise failures could be envisaged.
Application Deadline:
September 22, 2024
Start date:
October 15, 2024
Published:
September 11, 2024
Job duration:
Logistics Manager
ROC Required
The Logistics Manager oversees the provision of the logistical support for the programme. The Logistics Manager is responsible for ensuring an effective supply chain is in place at all times, and that standard logistics and related administrative systems are established and implemented within Medair country programmes. The role provides strategic direction, management and evaluation of all aspects of logistics, ensuring relevant information, reporting and accountability requirements are met. The Logistics Manager also plays an important role in external representation, legal compliance, team leadership and capacity building of logistics staff.
Application Deadline:
September 22, 2024
Start date:
October 15, 2024
Published:
September 11, 2024
Job duration:
Country Director
ROC Required
The Country Director oversees all programme and support activities in-country. Representing Medair in all issues relating to the country programme, the Country Director plays a key role in donor relations and manages the country strategy and the project implementation in conjunction with senior field managers.
Application Deadline:
September 22, 2024
Start date:
October 15, 2024
Published:
September 11, 2024
Job duration:
12 months
Finance & Human Resources Manager
ROC Required
Oversee the financial and HR activities of the programme. Responsibility for the accounting functions required to provide accurate and timely information on the financial status of the programme to donors GSO, field management and field teams. Organise and further develop the financial processes, recruiting and managing the finance team, providing coaching and training as required. Recruitment of national HR staff, staff policy development, co-ordination of training and general staff well-being. The Finance and HR Manager also works with field management and GSO on in-country issues for employees on international contracts.
Application Deadline:
September 22, 2024
Start date:
October 15, 2024
Published:
September 11, 2024
Job duration:
Temporary
Country Director
ROC Required
The Country Director oversees all programme and support activities in-country in Ukraine and Poland. Representing Medair in all issues relating to the programme, the Country Director plays a key role in donor relations and grant management, external representation, legal compliance, they manage the country strategy, project implementation and evaluation in conjunction with senior field managers.
Application Deadline:
September 22, 2024
Start date:
October 15, 2024
Published:
September 11, 2024
Job duration:
24 months
Health Advisor
ROC Required
The Health Advisor provides technical advice and support to field management and the health staff, working as an important member of a diverse team who are committed to serve the world’s most vulnerable with practical and compassionate care. They develop, lead, monitor, and evaluate the health aspects of country programme. They also coordinate and network at a senior level with national and regional health authorities, actively participating in health sector coordination and supporting the development of quality standards and protocols to improve the overall response. The Health Advisor leads on all health elements of proposals and reports, development of strategy, providing capacity building for national and international staff, promoting best practice in the health programmes, and contributing to overall management of country programme.
Application Deadline:
September 22, 2024
Start date:
October 15, 2024
Published:
September 11, 2024
Job duration:
12 months
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Advisor
ROC Required
The MHPSS Advisor provides leadership and technical support to the Ukraine MHPSS and Protection teams to deliver quality integrated MHPSS services. Aspects of the role include training staff to meet international quality standards in mental health care, supporting effective monitoring and evaluation of MHPSS activities and contributing to the integration and development of MHPSS and protection components of the program.
Application Deadline:
September 22, 2024
Start date:
October 15, 2024
Published:
September 11, 2024
Job duration:
12 months
Protection and Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Project Manager
ROC Required
The Protection-MHPSS Project Manager develops, leads, monitors and evaluates the assigned MHPSS and Protection aspects of MHPSS and other projects in the North. This involves effectively managing and reporting on the projects in line with the objectives, timeframe and budget. Other important aspects of the role include managing and training staff to meet international quality standards in protection and mental health and psychosocial support delivery, encouraging beneficiary participation, liaising with other stakeholders and anticipating, planning, and contributing to report and proposal writing for integrated MHPSS components in overall programming with a special focus on Protection.
Application Deadline:
September 22, 2024
Start date:
October 15, 2024
Published:
September 11, 2024
Job duration:
12 months
Shelter & Infrastructure Project Manager
ROC Required
The Shelter & Infrastructure Project Manager plans, develops, monitors and evaluates assigned shelter and infrastructure projects, assessing needs, designing projects, writing proposals, initiating and effectively managing and reporting on the projects in line with the objectives, timeframe and budget. Provide technical support, leadership and strategic direction; meet quality standards in delivery, encourage beneficiary participation, liaise with other stakeholders, manage and train shelter and infrastructure staff.
Application Deadline:
September 22, 2024
Start date:
October 15, 2024
Published:
September 11, 2024
Job duration:
12 months
Engagement Marketing Projects Officer
ROC Required
To support the Engagement Marketing Department by participating in gathering, developing and providing all communication material, working with our field communications Advisor, external agencies/suppliers, and coordinating our entire brief process and annual planning. This will include coordinating content production for the entire Engagement Team, managing projects and evaluating digital metrics. Contributing to the strategies for increasing audience over multiple channels.
Application Deadline:
September 22, 2024
Start date:
October 15, 2024
Published:
September 11, 2024
Job duration:
Open-ended
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Find answers to common questions about Medair's mission, operations, and how you can support the people we serve. Feel free to contact us if you have more questions!
How do I apply for a job?
If there is a current job listing that interests you and you meet its qualifications, you can apply directly through our online portal. Once our team receives your application successfully, we will review your qualifications and experience and get back to you in a timely manner to let you know if we will proceed further with your application. If you wish to work in one of our country programmes, but do not see an open position that fits your qualifications at this time, you can also apply directly to our Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) for consideration for future in-country positions.
Can I intern or volunteer with Medair?
We require those who work in our country programmes to have previous professional experience and be able to make a one-year commitment to the role assigned. Therefore, we do not offer internships in our country programmes, but would welcome you to apply upon completing your studies and gaining some further professional experience.
We do, however, sometimes offer internships at our International Headquarters in Switzerland, which you can learn more about here as well as welcome volunteers to support our various teams. Click here to learn more about volunteering with us.
Can I apply if I don’t have previous humanitarian sector experience?
Given the challenging contexts we work in, it is important that our staff be familiar and comfortable in their jobs before joining one of our country programmes. Therefore, we require our country programmes staff to have a minimum of one year’s work experience specific to their profession and/or studies.
In the case of someone who has just completed their studies, but has extensive previous experience through internships, we may make an exception on a case-by-case basis. You can learn more here about the essential criteria we look for in order to work in our country programmes.
Are there specific language requirements for working with Medair?
While our staff worldwide speak a multitude of languages, English is our unifying language within which we work together as a whole. Therefore, Medair requires that international staff who do not speak English as their first language possess 1st certificate-level English proficiency to work in our country programmes.
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