Program Manager (Ukraine)
Posting Description
Habitat for Humanity International is looking for experienced Program Manager with strong leadership and project management skills, to lead the strategic direction and implementation of Ukraine program on building affordable housing
This position is to be based in Kyiv, Ukraine and requires 30% of domestic and international travel.
The actual salary offered for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including internal equity and the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience. HFHI offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package.
What would be your responsibilities?
Program Leadership & Management:
• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the program team in the housing sector.
• Develop and implement program strategies focusing on housing, reconstruction, energy efficiency and technical capacity-building.
• Oversee the financial management of project budgets, including procurement, grant management, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Habitat for Humanity policies and donor regulations.
• Conduct regular project reviews and risk assessments, developing and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Supervise program staff and build team capacity.
Program Implementation:
• Design and implement high-quality projects that address the needs of vulnerable populations in Ukraine in accordance with the organization’s 5-year program strategy.
• Oversee the implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) systems to track project progress, measure impact, and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure data quality and utilize MEAL data for overall program improvement.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing, best practices, and impact evaluation for program review and improvement.
• Lead the development and implementation of recovery plans and frameworks in post-conflict settings.
Partnership Development & Management:
• Build and maintain relationships with local partners, government agencies, and donors.
• Work closely with local partners to enhance their capacity through technical support, training, and knowledge sharing
• Represent organization at relevant forums and events.
Fundraising & Proposal Development:
• Identify and cultivate donor relationships.
• Lead proposal development and donor reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and regulations.
What do we require?
• Master’s degree in Project management, International Development, Business Administration, or an equivalent experience in development management (certificate in project management is desirable)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project management, preferably in the housing, infrastructure, or development sectors, with a strong focus on post-conflict or humanitarian settings.
• Fluency in Ukrainian and English is required.
• Proven expertise in leading multidisciplinary teams in complex environments, with a focus on housing, policy, MEAL, and safeguarding.
• Demonstrated success in managing donor-funded projects, ensuring compliance and achieving results.
• Strong experience in building and maintaining relationships with government agencies, partners, and civil society organizations.
• Advanced project management skills, including work planning, budgeting, and strategic planning, with a focus on large-scale program implementation.
• Comprehensive understanding of housing needs, policy, energy efficiency, capacity building, and finance within humanitarian and post-conflict contexts.
• Willingness to travel extensively within Ukraine, including to field sites, to provide program support, conduct monitoring, and maintain stakeholder engagement.
• Active support of HFHI Values:
- Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves
- Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular
- Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission
Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.
About
Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. HFHI has an Administrative Headquarters based in Atlanta, Georgia, an Operational Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia and Area Office bases of operations in Manila, Philippines for our Asia and the Pacific work, San Jose, Costa Rica for our Latin American and the Caribbean work, and Bratislava, Slovakia, for our Europe, the Middle East and Africa work.
HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Function
International Programs, Operations
Auto req ID
10817BR
Position Category
In-Country National
Position Type
International Employment
Geographic Location
Europe & Middle East
Location
Kyiv, Ukraine
Position Number
TBD
Required Travel
30%