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Contract Length: short-term/long-term

Country Programme: Ukraine

Starting date: ASAP

Line Manager: Technical Lead(s)

People in Need is a Czech-based international non-governmental organization (NGO) providing humanitarian and development assistance in more than 20 countries since 1992. Today, PIN is one of the largest organizations of its kind in Central and Eastern Europe, supporting vulnerable communities across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. PIN empowers civil society, advocates for human rights, and promotes social inclusion both domestically and internationally.

About the Ukrainian Programme of People in Need

PIN began operations in Ukraine in 2003 with human rights programmes and expanded its humanitarian assistance in 2014 following the escalation of conflict in eastern Ukraine.

Since officially registering in Ukraine in 2014, PIN has significantly expanded its operations, including work in hard-to-reach and frontline communities.

PIN’s assistance focuses on addressing the immediate and long-term needs of vulnerable populations related to water access, district heating and energy, shelter, protection, and livelihoods. Following the full-scale invasion in February 2022, PIN has provided multi-sectoral assistance to war-affected individuals, including internally displaced persons and refugees in neighbouring countries such as Moldova. Throughout its operations in Ukraine, PIN has provided assistance to more than 5 million people.

Today, PIN operates across 9 oblasts in Ukraine, with more than 310 local and international staff working in Ivano-Frankivska, Lvivska, Kyivska (Head Office), Sumska, Kharkivska, Dnipropetrovska, Mykolaivska, Khersonska, Zaporizka, and Donetska oblasts. PIN’s funding comes from a diverse range of institutional and private donors.

About the role

This position seeks professionals to join a roster of experts available for rapid deployment, short-term assignments (minimum four weeks), and gap-filling positions within the Ukraine country programme. Work will be implemented primarily in-country.

Successful candidates will be included in a roster of specialists who may be deployed based on programme needs to support local teams with specific technical tasks. The roster is open to applicants with experience in shelter, energy, or WASH sectors.

Under the direct supervision of the relevant Technical Lead (Shelter or WASH, depending on the applicant’s expertise), the postholder will provide technical support and oversee the implementation of emergency infrastructure-related projects, including:

Water and sanitation services

• Water supply + plumbing
• Electromechanical equipment
• Waste water supply
• Energy (alternative + backup systems)
• Heat supply (district heating)

Repairs & rehabilitations of shelter, housing and institutions

• Civil engineering
• Energy (alternative + backup systems)

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducting technical assessments of project sites, designs, and specifications.

• Drafting or revising existing bills of quantities (BoQs) for infra/Wash/shelter/civil works.

• Ensuring compliance with national building codes and standards, as well as environmental and safety regulations; as well as humanitarian technical standards.

• Reviewing and evaluating bids from contractors and suppliers.

• Providing technical supervision and guidance to implementation teams on site.

• Inspecting and approving executed works and issuing completion certificates.

• Support the process of infra shelter/water supply system rehabilitation at all stages of the project implementation, technical supervision.

• Send regular updates, necessary information, and report on the progress of implementation and execution of works.

• Support the procurement process - in particular the preparation of requests for relevant materials, equipment and works with the definition of specifications and quantities.

• If necessary, provide support during the examination of engineering documentation (field reports, assessment documents).

• Conduct regular visits to facilities to check the quality of work execution and provide consultations if necessary.

• Provide preparation and processing of project documentation: reports, BoQs and other supporting documentation.

• Quality control and verification of project documentation, building and

establish professional relationships with other departments of the organization and coordinate activities with other projects. 

Areas of implementation are mostly in eastern Ukraine including Security and safety training.  

Security situation in Ukraine

Humanitarian workers continue to operate throughout Ukraine, although the front-line areas are being shelled almost constantly, and main cities are being targeted with missiles and UAVs quite regularly. PIN security SOPs require PIN staff to proceed to shelter should the risk level be assessed by the Security Department as the highest (launch of missiles or drones) and remain there until the air raid siren is cancelled, which cumulatively can be as often as every day, occasionally for several hours at a time (although shorter periods are as well occurring). Even though air strikes target military, energy and water infrastructure, it is often that the strikes are highly inaccurate and hit civilian infrastructure en masse. Strikes aren’t exclusive to the frontline areas and cover to different extent all the regions of Ukraine. Ukrainian air defence capabilities are severely depleted by lack of missiles provided by western allies, hence a significant number of missiles and drones reach their targets. Outside of the areas in the vicinity to the contact line, services such as medical care, shops, public transportation as well as restaurants or leisure facilities remain operational.

Requirements

• Engineering degree in civil, water or environment or similar relevant field (see above: construction, electrical/mechanical engineering, energy, chemistry, or architecture) - mandatory certifications, with experience in building or restoring institutional and residential areas, such as houses or apartments

• or least 3 years of experience working in the field of WASH hard component (infrastructure construction/rehabilitation/improvement)
• Humanitarian related field and/or project management (PMD pro1, BBR, Sphere...) will be considered as an advantage
• Experience with implementation of projects in countries with development or humanitarian context preferred, but training will be provided for candidates outside without prior experience working in humanitarian/development setting
• Knowledge on following software (similar/equivalent) will be considered as an advantage (AutoCAD, WaterCAD, Sketchup), AVK 5 software package; work together with PIN Estimator' team to prepare tender documentation
• English language must be fluent in speaking and writing 
• Ability to speak Ukrainian or Russian language is an advantage 

We offer

• Working environment in a well-established humanitarian organization in a challenging context;
• Strategic role with direct contribution to PIN’s funding diversification;
• Close collaboration with senior leadership in a country programme;

Salary & Benefits:

• Framework contract for service provision with agreed daily rate, salary based on PIN’s salary scale and HR policies;

Travel benefits:

• Accommodation provided by PIN;
• Reimbursement of travel expenses with travel;
• Reimbursement of costs of visas and vaccinations; assistance with the visa application procedure;
• Travel health insurance covering medical care, incl. the repatriation;
• Reimbursement for the medical check-up before and after the deployment;

Health and Well-being:

• 24/7 Medical Support available online;
• Free psychological consultations available online;

Professional Development: Free access to e-learning platforms and PIN Learning Hub; tailored capacity-building opportunities, including Hostile Environment Awareness/Security and Safety Training.

How to apply:

If you are interested in this position, please follow the link to submit your application: Flying Engineer - Roster Position - People in Need
Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed when filled.

People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and is committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need involves. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp). People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.