Ukraine Response Project Manager (RVO) Consultant

Ukraine Response Project Manager (RVO) Consultant – Remote (Global Team)

About the Company

War Child is an international humanitarian organization and the specialist charity for children affected by war across 15 conflict-affected countries. In 2022, we established local partnerships in Moldova, Romania, Hungary, and Ukraine to address the challenges faced by children and caregivers affected by the full-scale war in Ukraine. As of 2024, War Child’s operations shifted entirely to Ukraine, focusing on child protection (CP) and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) by using evidence-based interventions for the well-being of children and caregivers.

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 use evidence-based interventions to help key groups—including governments, educators, caregivers, and communities—to support children’s well-being, education, and self-determination.

Your Mission

As a Project Manager, you will be an in-country member of War Child Ukraine Response team, providing excellent oversight of the in-country project. This project aims to meet the urgent needs of children and their caregivers in war-affected communities of Ukraine by focusing on addressing trauma, distress, and child protection risks in community, kindergarten, and school settings. You will make sure the project is carried out according to program priorities and donor expectations. This role is important for the sustainability of our funding and safeguarding as War Child Ukraine begins planning for the next strategic period.

Responsibilities

What you will do:

Project Management and Coordination

• Provide direct program management by setting up key project management tools, systems, and processes, and effectively compiling high-quality and impact-oriented narrative and financial progress reports.
• Lead grant management and monitoring in coordination with the finance team and project implementing partners.
• Make sure appropriate due diligence and risk management of the project, including risk management, financial management, safeguarding, and duty of care.
• Coordinate project implementation, monitoring, and close out.
• Make sure that financial and narrative reporting to donors are completed on time to high standards.
• Oversee operational planning (budgets and activity planning).
• Talk with the donor on all project-related correspondence and reporting.

Capacity Building

• Provide capacity building and technical assistance to project’s implementing partners.
• Provide project updates consistently to various stakeholders about implementation progress.
• Assess project performance to find areas for improvement.
• Make sure the grant management policy is put into action and followed.

Integrity, Program Quality & Compliance

• Act according to War Child’s core values of creativity, inspiration, impact, and integrity, while making sure these are included in all project activities.
• Keep an up-to-date understanding of institutional donor compliance requirements related to a project grant.
• With guidance and support from relevant Technical Advisor(s), make sure that program quality standards are being met by all implementing partners.
• Make sure compliance with applicable donor rules and regulations, and report any (potential) compliance breaches on time.

Requirements

Profile

• Project & Program Management: Skills in project or program planning, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Budget, Grant & Donor Management: Skills in budget and grant management and donor reporting, accountability, and compliance.
• Educational Qualifications: Relevant academic degree (e.g. social sciences, community development, child rights, social work, education, management).
• Capacity Building Experience: Experience in capacity building of local partners.
• Technical Sector Expertise: Demonstrated experience with developing and or implementing projects or research in at least two of the following areas: Child Protection, Psychosocial Support, Education, Cash.
• Organizational & Coordination Skills: Excellent organizational and coordination skills with the ability to build and keep good working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Reporting & Documentation: Ability to produce timely and high-quality project reports.
• Language Proficiency: Full professional proficiency in English.
• Financial Management Skills: Experience in financial management including sound budgeting skills.
• Cultural Competence: Cultural sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.

Benefits

What we offer:

• Opportunities for capacity building and growth, both within the role and through War Child’s broader network.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families affected by conflict, contributing to long-term, sustainable change.
• War Child is an inclusive employer committed to diversity and inclusion, respecting all individuals regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability.
• 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.

Location

• We work with global teams with team members being based in different locations. War Child 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.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications (CV and Motivation letter) in English, by December 24, 2025, in addition to a Portfolio of written, visual, and digital communication work. We are reviewing submissions on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly recommended.

Category

Project Management