Ukraine Response Project Manager (SIDA) Consultant
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Job Location:
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Your mission
War Child an international humanitarian organization and the specialist charity for children affected by war across 15 conflict-affected countries established local partnerships in Moldova Romania Hungary and Ukraine in 2022 to address the challenges faced by children and caregivers affected by the full-scale war in Ukraine. As of 2024 War Childs operations shifted entirely to Ukraine with the focus on child protection (CP) and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in implementing evidence-based interventions for the well-being of children and caregivers.
We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Ukraine Response this role you will oversee the implementation of projects addressing trauma distress and child protection risks in community kindergarten and school settings. You will ensure high-quality donor-compliant project delivery while coordinating with local partners and the War Child team. This position is Ukraine-based with travel expected subject to security considerations.
What you will do:
Project Management and Coordination
- Provide direct program management byestablishingkey project management tools systems and processes and effectively compile high-quality and impact-oriented narrative and financial progress reports.
- Lead grant management and monitoring in coordination with finance team project implementing partners.
- Ensureappropriate duediligence and risk management of the project including risk managementfinancial management safeguarding and duty of care.
- Coordinateprojectsimplementationmonitoringandcloseout.
- Ensure that financial and narrative reporting to donorsarecompleted on time to ahigh standards;
- Oversee operational planning (budgets and activity planning).
- Liaise with the donor on all project-related correspondence and reporting.
Capacity Building
- Provide capacity building and technicalassistancetoprojectsimplementing partners.
- Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about implementation progress.
- Assess project performance toidentifyareas for improvement(s).
- Ensure the implementation of and compliance with the grant management policy.
Integrity Program Quality & Compliance
- Actin accordance withWar Childs core values of creativity inspirationimpactand integrity while ensuring these are integrated into all project activities.
- Maintain an up-to-date understanding of institutional donor compliance requirements related to a project grant.
- With guidance and support from relevant Technical Advisor(s) ensure that program quality standards arebeing metby all implementing partners.
- Ensure compliance with applicable donor rules and regulations andtimelyreport any (potential) compliance breaches.
Your profile
Project/Program Planning: Skills and experience in project/program planning delivery monitoring and evaluation.
Budget and Grant Management: Skills in budget and grant management and donor reporting/accountability/compliance.
Education: Relevant academic degree (e.g. social sciences community development child rights social work education management).
Capacity Building: Experience in capacity building of local partners.
Sector Expertise: Demonstrated experience with developing and/or implementing projects/research in at least two of the following areas: Child Protection Psychosocial Support Education Cash.
Organization & Coordination: Excellent organizational and coordination skills with the ability to build and sustain good working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
Reporting: Ability to produce timely and high-quality project reports.
Language Proficiency: Full professional proficiency in English.
Financial Management: Experience in financial management including sound budgeting skills.
Cultural Competence: Cultural sensitivity tact and diplomacy.
What we offer
- Location : We work with global teams with team members being based in different locations. War Child is currently operates in: Afghanistan the Central African Republic Colombia DR Congo Germany Jordan Lebanon the occupied Palestinian territory South Sudan Sweden Syria Uganda Ukraine (soon to be registered) and Yemen. We also have offices in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Preference is given to applicants who reside and have valid working permits. War Child does not offer relocation.
- Type of Contract : Consultancy Contract.
- Professional Development:Opportunities for capacity building and growth both within the role and through War Childs broader network.
- Meaningful Impact: The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families affected by conflict contributing to long-term sustainable change.
- Equal Opportunities:War Child is an inclusive employer committed to diversity and inclusion respecting all individuals regardless of age gender religion ethnicity nationality or physical ability.
- Workplace Culture: War Child is dedicated to fostering a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace that prioritizes safety and fairness for all individuals. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination harassment retaliation or bullying within our organization
- Make a Real Impact:Your work will directly contribute to providing quality education to children who need it most creating lasting change in their lives.
- Career Growth: Join a dynamic organization that values your professional development and offers opportunities for learning growth and innovation.
- Global Reach:Play a key role in scaling a ground-breaking programme that operates in multiple conflict-affected regions around the world.
- Collaborative and Mission-Driven:Work alongside passionate colleagues and partners united in a mission to protect children and help them thrive despite adversity.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications (CV & Motivation letter) in English by December 24 2025. in addition to aPortfolio of written visual and digital communication work.We are reviewing submissions on a rolling basis so early applications are strongly recommended.
- Only applications received via our website are processed.
- If we appoint a suitable candidate before the given closing date we reserve the right to remove the vacancy from our website before that such a case any responses received after that time are not processed.
- It could be that during our selection process the closing date for the vacancy is extended. If so and you have not yet heard from us your application will remain active.
About us
The War Child Alliance is an international non-governmental organization committed to providing psychosocial support child protection youth empowerment programming and quality education to the children affected by armed conflict. We implement evidence-based interventions to empower key stakeholdersincluding governments educators caregivers and communitiesto foster childrens wellbeing education and work with global teams with team members being based in different locations. War Child is currently operates in: Afghanistan the Central African Republic Colombia DR Congo Germany Jordan Lebanon the occupied Palestinian territory South Sudan Sweden Syria Uganda Ukraine (soon to be registered) and Yemen. We also have offices in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Learn more about War Child and our programmes and Integrity
Our work with children and at-risk adults to keep them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all areas of our work. We have zero tolerancefor any behaviours and practices that puts children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and/or harm. All (prospective) employees will be expected to be compliant with and sign up to our Child Safeguarding policy our Code of Conduct and PSEA: Adults at Risk Policy. You can find the Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk policy here: Integrity & Safeguarding - Home
Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB)
We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring that all our people and job applicants are treated fairly irrespective of where what or whom they were born or of other characteristics. We want to offer a safe and inclusive workplace where all our people especially those who are currently marginalised or underrepresented can be themselves at work. You can read our Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB)policy on our website and if you have any questions about our commitment to Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB)do get in touch:
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The War Child Alliance is an international non-governmental organization committed to providing psychosocial support, child protection, youth empowerment programming and quality education to the children affected by armed conflict. We implement evidence-based interventions to empower ... View more
