The European Disability Forum is recruiting an Administration and Reporting Officer (Ukraine programme)

The European Disability Forum (EDF) is seeking an enthusiastic and committed team member to work as an Admin and Reporting Officer, within our Ukraine programme, based at our secretariat in Brussels.

EDF is a non-governmental European umbrella organisation set up to represent organisations of persons with disabilities at EU level. Its membership includes 106 member Organisations including European NGOs and National Federations of organisations of persons with disabilities. EDF’s mission is to promote the equal opportunities and human rights of persons with disabilities towards the European Union.

Overview

With our partners in Ukraine, EDF will start a new phase of our humanitarian programme, aiming to bring direct support to persons with disabilities affected by the Russian war on Ukraine. Our members in Ukraine will actively implement the programme, and you, as a Project Administration and Reporting Officer, will play a vital role in ensuring its success. You will support the efficient administration and reporting of the CBM International/ German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO) humanitarian project.

You will work closely with the Project Coordinator to ensure accurate and timely documentation, data management, and reporting. Your attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks will contribute to the overall success of the project.

The project

The project outcomes will be to improved living conditions and access to inclusive humanitarian assistance in the sectors of food and livelihood security, protection and health, including mental health. We will focus on at-risk internally displaced people (IDPs), returnees, veterans, older people, single-headed households, adults and children in institutions, and members of host communities with and without disabilities in Ukraine. This will be done in direct collaboration with EDF members in Ukraine: the National Association of Persons with Disabilities (NAPD) and League of the Strong (LoS), with you based in Ukraine.

The outcomes will be achieved through complementary inclusive activities in the sectors of Food Security & Livelihoods, Protection, Shelter and Health: (1) provision of cash and voucher transfers for food, non-food items and shelter; (2) strengthening access to inclusive primary health and rehabilitation services; (3) provision of inclusive Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services (MHPSS) at community level, including strengthening of referral mechanisms; (4) raising awareness of the rights, humanitarian needs and best interests of persons with disabilities within and outside the humanitarian coordination system; and (5) strengthening the capacity of the local partners to manage a scaled-up humanitarian response for the target group.

Tasks are described in detail in the job description.

The ideal candidate has:

• A strong commitment to EDFs mission and values
• Proven experience (2 years) in project administration, reporting, or a related role.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate and high-quality work.
• Proficient in using project management software and MS Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English. Ukrainian an advantage.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and establish effective working relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and present data effectively.
• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation concepts and practices is an advantage.
• Experience i humanitarian or development sector.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience in running online and face to face trainings, meetings and events.

The post will be based at EDF secretariat in Brussels. It is a position finishing in December 2024.

Gross starting salary: 2971 Euros/monthly plus benefits (Luncheon vouchers, Transport costs, Pension Scheme, hospitalisation insurance,…).

Closing date for receipt of applications: 20^th August 2023

Date of the interview: 7^th September 2023

To apply, please send the following to EDF recruitment: Recruitment@edf-feph.org

• Your CV
• A motivation letter

EDF is an equal opportunities employer. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.