Hiring Organization: ActionAid
Job Location: Ukraine
Closing date28 Feb 2023
Ukraine Nationals Only
Background
ActionAid is a global federation working for a world free from poverty and injustice in 45 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, and America. We want to see a just, fair, and sustainable world, in which everybody enjoys the right to a life of dignity, and freedom from poverty and oppression.
Our strategy is to build international momentum for social, economic, and environmental justice, driven by people living in poverty and exclusion. In practice, this means working closely with people living in poverty and exclusion, civil society organisations, social movements, and supporters.
Together, we deliver grassroots programmes, provide emergency relief and campaign for things such as women’s economic rights, tax justice and climate justice.
ActionAid’s Humanitarian Approach
Emergencies are a strategic priority for ActionAid. We believe that crisis and disaster-affected people have the right to assistance. Our emergency responses are guided by our Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA) and Humanitarian Signature- our federation-wide, non-negotiable approach to humanitarian preparedness, response, and recovery whichall humanitarian interventions must adhere to, and which is built around the pillars of:
Ukraine Nationals Only
Background
ActionAid is a global federation working for a world free from poverty and injustice in 45 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, and America. We want to see a just, fair, and sustainable world, in which everybody enjoys the right to a life of dignity, and freedom from poverty and oppression.
Our strategy is to build international momentum for social, economic, and environmental justice, driven by people living in poverty and exclusion. In practice, this means working closely with people living in poverty and exclusion, civil society organisations, social movements, and supporters.
Together, we deliver grassroots programmes, provide emergency relief and campaign for things such as women’s economic rights, tax justice and climate justice.
ActionAid’s Humanitarian Approach
Emergencies are a strategic priority for ActionAid. We believe that crisis and disaster-affected people have the right to assistance. Our emergency responses are guided by our Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA) and Humanitarian Signature- our federation-wide, non-negotiable approach to humanitarian preparedness, response, and recovery whichall humanitarian interventions must adhere to, and which is built around the pillars of:
Aiming for all programmes to be women- and young-people led, supporting women, young people, their organisations, and networks to have more influence at the national, regional and global level.
Shifting the power from North to South, international to local, from a male- dominated system to one where women, young people, their organisations, and networks play a central role.
Working with communities and local organisations to hold agencies (e.g. national governments, donors and INGOs) accountable.
Supporting community resilience to prepare for, mitigate, respond, recover, and build back better from crises. Interventions with a long-term perspective.
Role Overview
ActionAid’s response to Ukraine Crisis
Given the acute situation in Ukraine and its global impact, ActionAid has decided to respond to the humanitarian crisis.
Building on ActionAid’s existing partnerships and alliances in countries bordering Ukraine, we are supporting a local partner-led humanitarian response focusing initially on internally displaced people, strengthening women’s and young people’s leadership, and providing immediate humanitarian relief, psychosocial counselling support and prevention of gender-based violence. ActionAid Spain (Alianza) is the lead for this response, supported by the ActionAid International Humanitarian and Resilience Team (IHART) in line with ActionAid’s internal emergency classification policy.
Target groups will include refugee women and girls affected by/at risk of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence(SGBV), trafficking and sexual exploitation; refugee children and youth (girls and boys), elderly women and men, women and girls, and men and boys with disabilities.
What we are looking for
A decisive and proactive person with knowledge of the civil society of Ukraine, who can demonstrate willingness to learn and constantly develop professional skills. Ideally you have a background from the civil society as an activist or volunteer or have good understanding of the dynamics within. You either have a relevant field of study like political science, peace and security or have an interest within those topics.
You should have great interpersonal skills and Speak both Ukrainian and English. You do not need to have experience working with access and security but should be willing to learn.
Furthermore, we are looking for someone who has excellent contextual knowledge and who are willing to engage with our team to support access and security of our staff and Partners.
Our team
You will be part of ActionAid’s regional response, specifically supporting the Ukraine team, initially based in Kyiv, but will also be supporting our partners offices across the country. You will be expected to travel frequently to various
Places across the country. You will become part of a small but dynamic team with Ukrainian and international colleagues.
The purpose of the role is to work closely with the Humanitarian Manager and the Roving Security Advisor but will be expected to be able to work independently. Additionally, you will be working with the Security Focal Points from each of our offices in the region (Poland and Romania), to coordinate everyday implementation. You will also be part of ActionAid’s international network of Security Focal Points.
Main Activities
Analysis
Shifting the power from North to South, international to local, from a male- dominated system to one where women, young people, their organisations, and networks play a central role.
Working with communities and local organisations to hold agencies (e.g. national governments, donors and INGOs) accountable.
Supporting community resilience to prepare for, mitigate, respond, recover, and build back better from crises. Interventions with a long-term perspective.
Role Overview
ActionAid’s response to Ukraine Crisis
Given the acute situation in Ukraine and its global impact, ActionAid has decided to respond to the humanitarian crisis.
Building on ActionAid’s existing partnerships and alliances in countries bordering Ukraine, we are supporting a local partner-led humanitarian response focusing initially on internally displaced people, strengthening women’s and young people’s leadership, and providing immediate humanitarian relief, psychosocial counselling support and prevention of gender-based violence. ActionAid Spain (Alianza) is the lead for this response, supported by the ActionAid International Humanitarian and Resilience Team (IHART) in line with ActionAid’s internal emergency classification policy.
Target groups will include refugee women and girls affected by/at risk of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence(SGBV), trafficking and sexual exploitation; refugee children and youth (girls and boys), elderly women and men, women and girls, and men and boys with disabilities.
What we are looking for
A decisive and proactive person with knowledge of the civil society of Ukraine, who can demonstrate willingness to learn and constantly develop professional skills. Ideally you have a background from the civil society as an activist or volunteer or have good understanding of the dynamics within. You either have a relevant field of study like political science, peace and security or have an interest within those topics.
You should have great interpersonal skills and Speak both Ukrainian and English. You do not need to have experience working with access and security but should be willing to learn.
Furthermore, we are looking for someone who has excellent contextual knowledge and who are willing to engage with our team to support access and security of our staff and Partners.
Our team
You will be part of ActionAid’s regional response, specifically supporting the Ukraine team, initially based in Kyiv, but will also be supporting our partners offices across the country. You will be expected to travel frequently to various
Places across the country. You will become part of a small but dynamic team with Ukrainian and international colleagues.
The purpose of the role is to work closely with the Humanitarian Manager and the Roving Security Advisor but will be expected to be able to work independently. Additionally, you will be working with the Security Focal Points from each of our offices in the region (Poland and Romania), to coordinate everyday implementation. You will also be part of ActionAid’s international network of Security Focal Points.
Main Activities
Analysis
Conduct ongoing analysis of the context and situational developments in relation to staff and partners.
Maintain close contacts with relevant stakeholders to develop a network and build relations with key actors
Closely coordinate with advocacy/ influencing department to ensure inclusion of political and civic space related risks in country context and risk analysis and planning
Core Related Responsibilities
Maintain close contacts with relevant stakeholders to develop a network and build relations with key actors
Closely coordinate with advocacy/ influencing department to ensure inclusion of political and civic space related risks in country context and risk analysis and planning
Core Related Responsibilities
Support the day-to-day implementation of safety and security procedures in place.
Develop initiatives to build safety and security preparedness capacities of identified partner agencies
Conduct follow-up on incidents or situations when required/requested.
Security/ situational awareness
Develop initiatives to build safety and security preparedness capacities of identified partner agencies
Conduct follow-up on incidents or situations when required/requested.
Security/ situational awareness
Support developing relevant procedures and protocols and keep them updated.
Ensure all staff and visitors receive appropriate security briefings on arrival that include reference to all relevant security materials and documents, plus focus on specific measures required of staff and visitors.
Coordinate with the operations officer and senior management to ensure that appropriate systems of administration, communication and transport are in place to facilitate the Security Management Plan.
Situational awareness
Ensure all staff and visitors receive appropriate security briefings on arrival that include reference to all relevant security materials and documents, plus focus on specific measures required of staff and visitors.
Coordinate with the operations officer and senior management to ensure that appropriate systems of administration, communication and transport are in place to facilitate the Security Management Plan.
Situational awareness
Know where ActionAid is working. Gain and maintain an awareness of the political, economic and other drivers of insecurity in the areas within which ActionAid and partners works;
Know where our staff and visitors are. Maintain a staff list and be prepared to rapidly account for staff and visitors in an emergency;
Strengthen safety and security awareness among staff, by ensuring they are initially inducted and follow-up by providing appropriate learning and development opportunities as needed
Others
Know where our staff and visitors are. Maintain a staff list and be prepared to rapidly account for staff and visitors in an emergency;
Strengthen safety and security awareness among staff, by ensuring they are initially inducted and follow-up by providing appropriate learning and development opportunities as needed
Others
Implementation of the security protocol under the instructions of the safety and security lead and the organizational policies.
Implementation and respect the internal policies of the organization, with particular importance the SHEA and safeguarding policies.
Ensure all staff and partners are inducted on sexual exploitation and abuse and safeguarding standards, including setting up clear reporting channels for feedback and complaints on child protection, safeguarding and PSEA.,
Location:
Implementation and respect the internal policies of the organization, with particular importance the SHEA and safeguarding policies.
Ensure all staff and partners are inducted on sexual exploitation and abuse and safeguarding standards, including setting up clear reporting channels for feedback and complaints on child protection, safeguarding and PSEA.,
Location:
The selected person will perform his/her duties in Kyiv with frequent travel.
The selected person must make as many temporary transfers and trips as necessary within the response areas for the correct performance of their duties and tasks.
Skills and Competence:
The selected person must make as many temporary transfers and trips as necessary within the response areas for the correct performance of their duties and tasks.
Skills and Competence:
Demonstrated willingness to learn and constantly develop professional skills.
Humility in the face of challenging contexts.
Proactive and problem-solving mindset.
Excellent analytical, reporting and presentation skills.
High level of verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on a clear and direct, easy to read written style.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the capacity to remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of strategic priorities.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work in a wide variety of colleagues of various backgrounds.
Ability and willingness to travel to partner field offices at short notice and in sometimes difficult circumstances.
Committed to Humanitarian principles and ActionAid principles
Knowledge of English and Ukrainian in speaking and writing is a must.
A positive and outgoing attitude.
Essential Requirements
Humility in the face of challenging contexts.
Proactive and problem-solving mindset.
Excellent analytical, reporting and presentation skills.
High level of verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on a clear and direct, easy to read written style.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the capacity to remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of strategic priorities.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work in a wide variety of colleagues of various backgrounds.
Ability and willingness to travel to partner field offices at short notice and in sometimes difficult circumstances.
Committed to Humanitarian principles and ActionAid principles
Knowledge of English and Ukrainian in speaking and writing is a must.
A positive and outgoing attitude.
Essential Requirements
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities
Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women's rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work
Commitment to ActionAid’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with ActionAid are as safe as possible
A strong commitment to AA’s vision, mission and values, especially the rights-based approach and the principles of equal opportunity as outlined in ActionAid’s Code of Conduct. A strong commitment to embedding feminist leadership and ActionAid’s humanitarian signature.
Understanding of and commitment to women’s and young people's rights and cultural sensitivity
Desirable
Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women's rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work
Commitment to ActionAid’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with ActionAid are as safe as possible
A strong commitment to AA’s vision, mission and values, especially the rights-based approach and the principles of equal opportunity as outlined in ActionAid’s Code of Conduct. A strong commitment to embedding feminist leadership and ActionAid’s humanitarian signature.
Understanding of and commitment to women’s and young people's rights and cultural sensitivity
Desirable
:Experience of working in an emergency response situation
Experience working for an NGO.
Experience from the Ukrainian civil society.
Relevant education (political science, peace and security, international relations etc)
Identifies as a feminist.
Conditions
Experience working for an NGO.
Experience from the Ukrainian civil society.
Relevant education (political science, peace and security, international relations etc)
Identifies as a feminist.
Conditions
40 hours a week according to the organization salary scale and conditions.
Starting date: As soon as possible
Location: Kyiv with frequent travel around the country
How to apply
How to apply
Applications must be submitted as soon as possible by email to: rrhh@aporsolidaridad.org
with reference “HUMANITARIAN ACCESS/SECURITY OFFICER TO ACTIONAID’S UKRAINE RESPONSE” in the email subject. CV and motivation letter to be included.
The deadline will be from the day of its publication, until 28th February 2023. (Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis)
ActionAid is committed to preventing any unwanted behavior at work, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and/or financial malpractice; We expect all of our staff and volunteers to share this commitment and our code of conduct, as well as other related policies. Only those who share our beliefs and code of conduct will be selected to work for us.
Starting date: As soon as possible
Location: Kyiv with frequent travel around the country
How to apply
How to apply
Applications must be submitted as soon as possible by email to: rrhh@aporsolidaridad.org
with reference “HUMANITARIAN ACCESS/SECURITY OFFICER TO ACTIONAID’S UKRAINE RESPONSE” in the email subject. CV and motivation letter to be included.
The deadline will be from the day of its publication, until 28th February 2023. (Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis)
ActionAid is committed to preventing any unwanted behavior at work, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and/or financial malpractice; We expect all of our staff and volunteers to share this commitment and our code of conduct, as well as other related policies. Only those who share our beliefs and code of conduct will be selected to work for us.