AVR Specialist
COUNTRY: Ukraine
REPORTS TO: Technical Head of Programme
LOCATION: Kyiv
GENERAL MISSION
Under the responsibility of the Technical Head of Programme, the Armed Violence Reduction (AVR) Specialist contributes to the implementation of HI’s mandate in Ukraine. She/he ensures compliance with national and international standards and optimal quality and impact of AVR projects implemented in Ukraine, as well as multi-sectoral projects involving AVR. These include explosive ordnance risk education (EORE) and conflict preparedness and protection (CPP) activities, victim assistance (VA) specific efforts, and linkages with land release via a comprehensive approach. She/he contributes to the sound management and successful functioning of the overall organization through paradigm shifts.
MISSIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES
Mission 1. Management of AVR technical officers
1.1. Contribute to the regional strategies in line with the global strategies
- Exemplary Manager: embodies HI’s values on a daily basis, and is a role model.
- Meaningful manager: understands the strategy, makes it explicit, translates it into operational objectives for the team, leads the necessary changes. Gives meaning to each management action. Encourages inter and intra departmental exchanges of practice. Encourages innovation and risk-taking.
- Operational Manager: organises the operational management of his or her team, structures the work around identified processes, steers performance, and facilitates problem solving.
- Manager 1st HR&Coach: contributes to the development of its employees, creating the conditions to enable their commitment, their professionalism and their attachment to HI. Ensures compliance with the code of conduct of institutional policies, the state of mind and the expected individual and collective behaviour.

Mission 2. Provide Technical Expertise
- Provide sectorial technical input on AVR to the HI Ukraine StratOp, in line with the global StraTech, and ensure relevant follow up.
- Lead the development and oversee implementation of the AVR technical strategy for HI Ukraine
- Ensure technical support to HI’s AVR projects in Ukraine:
-  — Oversee the development and update of SOPs on EORE/CPP and VA; contribute to land release SOPs
-  — Provide adequate technical guidance and support to Project Managers when relevant (adapt standards to PM’s tools, contribute to proposal writing and reporting) in line with strategies, standards and mandatory transversal approaches
-  — Ensure adequate support to multi-sector responses within projects, in line with the other specialists
-  — Ensure a local sectorial watch of AVR best practices
-  — Contribute to recruitment and briefing when relevant
- Ensure continuous technical learning and improvement.
- Control and monitor the technical quality and relevance of HI’s AVR activities in Ukraine
- Ensure regular technical quality control of projects and programmes, and issue warnings and recommendations
- Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations related to AVR technical components, if applicable
- Ensure adequate support to partners managing AVR activities
- Ensure compliance with humanitarian and technical standards in all projects, Including International and National Mine Action Standards, and to the nexus stakes
- Support the Technical Head of Programme, senior management and other relevant departments in obtaining HMA accreditation / certification by providing technical inputs
- Contribute to the development (suggest and steer) of AVR research and innovation projects in Ukraine, when relevant
- Take part in global AVR communities of practice, animate a local AVR talent pool and ensure co-development and monitoring of professional development plans.

Mission 3. Influence & Representation
- Contribute to the local external prestige and influence of HI’s expertise in AVR, including HMA
- Represent HI in relevant coordination / stakeholder fora, including the MA AoR and relevant technical working groups
- Maintain strong bilateral relations with other international and national organisations implementing AVR activities Contribute to advocacy on specific themes, including EWIPA and victim assistance

Mission 4. Business Development
- Identify new opportunities and help develop major projects to expand HI’s impact in Ukraine.

Mission 5. Emergency Preparedness & Response
- Contribute to emergency preparedness activities.
- Adapt and respond effectively to emergencies, ensuring HI’s humanitarian efforts are timely and effective.

PROFILE SOUGHT/OTHER SKILLS
Relevant skills required considering the above mentioned objectives and priorities:
Qualification (s):
- University degree
- Certification in EOD is a plus.

Experience:
- At least 5 years of experience in technical support and strategic guidance across multiple AVR areas (EORE/CPP, VA, land release, conflict transformation, advocacy).
- Experience in capacity building, mentoring, and designing integrated mine action projects.

Skills:
- Strong knowlege the relevant international frameworks for AVR
- Solid understanding of IMAS and good practices related to at least two of the AVR pillars (EORE/CPP, VA SE, NTS or TS/Clearance, and conflict transformation)
- Demonstrate internal and external negotiation and communication skills
- Proficiency in office software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Fluent in written and spoken English

Interpersonal:
- Reactivity, flexibility, and adaptability
- Strong internal and external communication and coordination skills
- Cultural sensitivity, power and conflict awareness
- Strong stress management skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Contract: Employment contract (according to Ukrainian legislation) Fixed-Term
Type of employment: Full-time
Benefits Package:
- 30 calendar days for annual leaves
- Medical Insurance for HI staff and one relative.
- Individual psychology sessions for HI staff
- Relevant supportive measures for person with disabilities (if needed)
- Other benefits as per legislation and HR Policy

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
HI is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.
If you have a disability and require any special arrangements to assist you during the interview, please inform us with the necessary details.
Handicap International has clear institutional policies on «Child Protection», «Anti-fraud, Bribery and Corruption», «Disability, Gender and Age» and «Protection of Beneficiaries from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment». It is therefore mandatory for all staff to commit themselves to respect, uphold and promote these policies, and to sign the HI Code and Conduct. How to apply:
Attention: Please send your CV in English.
Please note that the application deadline is 23/09/2025. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the application closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
By submitting the CV application, the applicant gives his/her consent to the processing of his/her personal data (in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine).

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