Job Title: Team Leader - Mykolaiv
Function: Programme Implementation
Job Group Programmes
Duty Station: Mykolaiv, Ukraine
Line Manager Programme Manager (PM)
Line Management Responsibility: Protection Officers, Field Programme Officer
(FPO)
ABOUT US
Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) reimagines security and civilian protection in areas most impacted by conflict by working alongside communities to interrupt and prevent violence. NP is a global civil society organization that works with people affected by violent conflicts to enhance their security and dignity through Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP) and by helping to transform the world's response to conflict situations.
Programming is founded on unarmed civilian protection and is thematically focused on protection in displacement, child protection, gender-based violence protection and inter-communal violence reduction, social cohesion, and civic engagement.
NP first established a presence in Ukraine in 2014/2015 working on peacebuilding and conflict mediation. NP has had a sustained presence in Ukraine since April 2022. NP occupies a unique space in the protection response in Ukraine; simultaneously providing direct protection to at-risk civilians and providing hands-on support to front-line volunteer collectives to directly contribute to the sustainability and safety of their actions.
In Mykolaiv, NP implements community-based protection activities across Mykolaiv oblast, including frontline communities. The team works closely with local authorities, civil society organizations, and community groups to strengthen protection systems, support veterans and war-affected populations, build local capacities, and promote community resilience through coordination, training, psychosocial support, and protection programming.
JOB PURPOSE
The Team Leader (TL) is responsible for the on-site management of an NP field team. This entails ensuring an effective implementation of civilian protection programming while providing for field-based personnel management, financial and administrative functions, coordinating with the country office regarding logistics and procurement and ensuring compliance with NP's security policies and procedures and country strategy. The TL is the primary representative of NP at coordination meetings with NGO partners and local authorities and departments in the field team's area of operation.
KEY OBJECTIVES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Commitment to NP Principles
* Demonstrate a commitment to NP's mandate and principles.
* Maintain a positive image of the organization.
Programme Implementation
* Responsible for overall planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting, and general administration of NP projects in accordance with the project description and relevant policies, donor agreements and guidelines.
* Lead, guide and support the NP team in proactive and reactive activities, guiding the team on implementation and emergency response as needed.
* Develop new and innovative programming ideas drawn from lessons learned in the field and share them with the PM for further discussion and agreement.
Monitoring and Reporting
* Carry out regular field supervision and monitoring of activities and processes in which project funds, materials, and equipment are utilized.
* Verify progress and quality of work done in accordance with monitoring and evaluation systems and indicators.
* Implement NP procedures for internal monitoring, implementation, and reporting of emergency activities in accordance with project objectives and indicators and ensure regular communication and reporting with the SPM.
* Oversee the preparation of the weekly and monthly reports for submission.
* Manage the NP team and provide oversight of day-to-day planning, data collection, analysis, documentation and reporting.
* Ensure periodic project reviews and lesson-learnt exercises are conducted and documented.
Finance
* Monitor project expenditures against the approved budgets.
* Ensure effective application of internal control and risk management procedures, including proper authorization of purchases and payments, and ensure accountability of all project expenditures in line with NP financial policies.
* In coordination with the FPO, prepare and present timely and accurate monthly financial projections of expenditure for field site operations and programme implementation.
* Flag any potential funding deficits in order to allow adequate time to apply contingency measures so as not to disrupt program implementation.
* In conjunction with the FPO ensure submission of weekly financial reports, supporting documentation, and support the SPM to fulfill their financial management responsibility.
For complete job description and to apply, visit:
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HOW TO APPLY:
* Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a CV (max. 2 pages) and cover letter (max. 1 page), through our website detailing their experience and how they qualify for the role. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
* The closing date for applications is Friday, July 31 2026. This position is open for both national and international candidates.
* Candidates may be selected before the closing date; apply early.
* As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a technical assignment before participating in an interview.
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