About TGH
"Stakeholders in committed & sustainable international solidarity"
Founded in 1994, TGH is a French international solidarity organization based in Lyon. The association designs and implements emergency, rehabilitation and development programs in the following sectors: water, hygiene and sanitation, civil engineering, food security and rural development, socio-educational and psychosocial. TGH is currently operating in 13 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
TGH in Ukraine
Since the beginning of the “full-scale invasion’ of Ukraine by Russian Forces, TGH has been responding to the needs of the population in the territories under the control of the Government of Ukraine. Humanitarian needs remain critical. The ongoing conflict continues to devastate civilian lives and infrastructure, causing large-scale displacement and destruction. In 2025, 12.7 million people – 36 per cent of the population – require humanitarian assistance.
TGH has been operating in Ukraine since June 2016. At the early stages, based in Kramatorsk, it supported the most vulnerable populations affected by the conflict in the Donbass region through protection assistance. From February 2022 to October 2024, TGH established four operational bases in Dnipro, Vinnytsia, Cherkasy, and Lviv, delivering humanitarian aid through Protection activities (Case Management, Legal Aid and PSS), and Basic Needs programs (Shelter, Cash, Wash).
Since October 2024, TGH has been focusing on protection and shelter in the eastern region, assisting people in need in the Dnipropetrovska, Kharkivka, Donetska, and Zaporiska oblasts from its operational base in Dnipro, its sub-office in Kharkiv, through direct and indirect implementation.
Further information is available in the ‘Our actions’ section of our website.
Position
Under the direct supervision of the HQ-based Desk Manager, the country Director has the overall responsibility for TGH operations in Ukraine and the mission staff (26). S/he also coordinates the Dnipro base (combination of Country Director + Field Coordinator positions). S/he S/he directly manages 7 persons (Program Coordinator, Kharkiv Deputy Field Coordinator, Head of Finance / HR / Admin, Head of grants, MEAL manager, Log manager, Head of safety & Security).
In a volatile/ transition context, the organigram is subject to constant revision. S/he will be responsible for leading from TGH operational base in Dnipro the overall planning, implementation and management of the program activities implemented in Dnipro and Kharkiv areas as well as ensure good coordination with local authorities in operational and security terms and the general functioning of TGH’s office(s).
General supervision of the mission
- Ensures compliance with Ukrainian laws, procedures and regulations applicable to the INGOs working in the country
- Ensure an appropriate level of visibility of the organization with the national and local authorities, as well as with donor representatives in the country
- Monitor and analyse the political, humanitarian and socio-economic context
- Ensure efficient internal coordination at mission level and with HQ
- Ensure efficient distance management between the coordination and Field bases.
- Lead the SMT Meetings
Security management
- Monitors the national context, including parts under Russian’s troupes influence (political, security and socio-economy) and maintains regular communication with HQ
- Oversees the regular updates of TGH security package.
- If required, conducts security assessment on the field
- Ensures in particular that internal guidelines are translated (in national language)
- Ensures that TGH is fully included in the existing security information and coordination mechanisms, such as the UN, INSO and the French Embassy
- Manages security incidents and crises, in coordination with HQ, CIMIC or French embassy
- The CD is accountable for the general security in country, while s/he delegates the responsibility of the implementation to the Head of Safety & Security.
Definition, implementation of mission strategy and activities
- Defines and/or updates the general strategy of the mission related to context changes, using the TGH tools.
- Implements and orientates program activities to the strategy, in cooperation with the Program Coordinator.
- Ensures overall overview on the logistic and financial situation of the mission, and – with the finance and log team – budget-related issues of the projects
- Ensure proper budgets follow-up and forecast.
- Follow up on the delivery of materials in conjunction with the logistics team
- Coordinates and/or conducts assessment and exploratory missions in cooperation with the Field Coordinators
- Ensure projects implementation and follow-up with the support of the Program Coordinator and in close collaboration with the Deputy Field Coordinator for Kharkiv.
- Supervises the good Identification, implementation, and development of partnership agreement and follow up with local NGOs in cooperation with the Program Coordinator and the Deputy Field Coordinator.
- Lead the weekly coordination meetings at area level.
- Ensure compliance with internal and donor procedures in the implementation, monitoring and reporting of activities
- Ensure a link and good coordination between the programs and all supports departments
- Guarantee adequate communication and coordination between technical coordination staff and country office programs as well as program and operational issues.
- Contribute external and internal reporting, based on TGH tools, and donor reporting schedule.
Fundraising
- In coordination with the HQ-based Desk Manager, identifies and actively pursues new funding opportunities
- Identifies call for proposals or tenders related to TGH intervention sectors
- Coordinates and/or supports writing proposals of new projects
Human resources
- Plan and participate in the recruitment of expatriate staff
- Ensure the full respect of the administrative, financial and logistics procedures
- Ensures efficient internal coordination at mission level and with HQ through regular internal coordination meeting
- Organizes, coordinates and supports the TGH national and international team on a daily basis
- In coordination with the HQ-based Desk Manager, defines the team’s setup
- Ensures performance management for staff under direct supervision according to the internal guidelines
- Ensure a good work atmosphere and team building into the mission
This list of responsibilities could be modified upon the needs in the field.
Team Management
- Ensure internal communication within the team through regular team meetings
- Carry out necessary appraisals of the staff under his/her supervision
- Ensure the respect of internal HR regulations
- Ensure the ongoing capacity building of operations team through support to direct and technical supervisors in ensuring staff performance evaluations and individual development plans
- Support field staff in the implementation of personnel policies including coaching, performance evaluation, staff development, and disciplinary measures
Security, working and living conditions
In Dnipro, air alerts are daily, with a noticeable increase of airstrikes in the past period. However, travel on foot or by taxi is permitted in the city centre, and it is possible to go out to restaurants and bars. There is a curfew in place from 24:00 to 05:00 according to the martial law. TGH team works in spacious and well-equipped offices with a shelter in the city centre, close to the Guest House where the expatriates are accommodated. Access to good internet connection in the offices and the guesthouse. Power outages during the winter are possible and likely, but alternative solutions are planned.
Profile
- At least 5 years of experience with a humanitarian NGO including at least 1 year in a coordination position in emergency context
- Good knowledge of the humanitarian environment (NGOs, UN, main donors)
- Good security management skills, experience in challenging security environments
- Good communication and writing skills in English; knowledge of Ukrainian and French languages is an asset
- Proven experience in networking, fundraising and writing project proposals
- Experience in project management
- Experience in partnership building and management with local CSO partners and national government
- Good organizational, planning, diplomatic, and problem-solving skills, effective decision-maker
- Strong leadership and staff management skills, with experience in managing diverse and multidisciplinary teams
- Cultural sensitivity, diplomatic, positive and constructive approach
- Experience of leading efficient and transparent financial management processes
- Ability to speak and communicate to different audiences: donors, partners, cluster, staff and beneficiaries.
Employment terms
Location
Ukraine – Dnipro with regular trips to Kharkiv field base and Kyiv for representation (or other according to the evolution of the context and mission’s set up)
Duration
6 months renewable, starting September 2026
Conditions
- Executive status
- monthly gross salary from €3,400 to €4.120 according to experience in the similar position
- monthly contextual allowance €150
- monthly hardship allowance €300
- monthly per diem 600 euros
- medical coverage of 100% + repatriation insurance
- accommodation, international and local transportation as part of the mission
- Resting policy: 06 working days at 3 and 9 months + RnR allowance €930 – 25 paid leave days/ year (transportation covered by TGH every 6 months)
- No family duty station
- Psychological support (briefing/debriefing + 5 counselling sessions/year covered by the medical insurance)
- HR follow-up and support for carreer development
TGH has chosen a deliberately simple and transparent remuneration policy, accessible in the “Join us” section of our website. The salary levels advertised in our job offers are set within the framework of the salary scale and are not open to negotiation.