Керівник/-ця проєктів гуманітарного напряму KSE Foundation

About the Position

Керівник/-ця проєктів гуманітарного напряму KSE Foundation

KSE Foundation implements large-scale humanitarian and social educational programs aimed at developing human capital in Ukraine. We invest in talents, educational initiatives, and skill development, creating opportunities for learning, professional growth, and potential realization in conditions of limited resources and high competition. The Foundation works with national and international partners, donors, and educational institutions, implementing programs with real systemic impact on society.

We are growing and looking for a Project Manager for the Humanitarian Direction to ensure strategic and operational management of the humanitarian program portfolio of KSE Foundation – from forming the direction and launching initiatives to quality implementation, meeting deadlines, working with donors and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Strategy and Direction Development

• Participation in the formation and regular updating of the strategy for the humanitarian and educational direction.
• Analysis of the market, trends, and needs of target audiences.
• Identification of program gaps and opportunities for development.
• Initiation of new programs and improvement of existing formats of cooperation with stakeholders.

Management of Teams and Programs

• Operational management of the program portfolio and the project managers' team.
• Setting tasks, coordination, monitoring performance, and team development.
• Project planning, budgeting, preparation of technical and project documentation.
• Monitoring the achievement of milestones, KPIs, and quality standards of the Foundation.

Stakeholder Management and Donor Interaction

• Interaction with donors, international partners, educational institutions, business, and government structures.
• Support of partnerships from idea to implementation – agreement of formats, roles, and results.
• Preparation of reporting, analytics, presentations for donors and partners.
• Representation of the direction in negotiations, meetings, and project meetings, including in crisis contexts.

Requirements

• Mandatory experience in the humanitarian, social, or educational non-profit sector.
• Project or program management experience of 3–5 years.
• Confident proficiency in project management tools, budgeting, and program documentation.
• Experience working with international donors, grant programs, and reporting.
• Understanding of the full cycle of a humanitarian project – planning → implementation → monitoring → reporting.
• Experience in scaling programs through partnerships and stakeholder work.
• English language – not lower than B2 level (spoken and written, presentations, professional terminology).
• Leadership in dynamic and stressful contexts.
• Strong project management – priorities, risks, deadlines, quality control.
• Ability to work with high workload and uncertainty.
• Strategic thinking and ability to manage resources.
• Focus on results, not on the process for the sake of the process.
• High level of responsibility and maturity in decision-making.
• Attention to detail and ability to bring tasks to completion.
• Proactivity and focus on problem-solving.
• Ethics, integrity, and responsible attitude towards the organization's reputation and information security.

Nice to Have

• Experience in international projects or technical assistance programs.
• Experience in building or optimizing program processes in non-profit organizations.
• Habit of implementing best practices in program management and partnerships.

We Offer

• A key role in the development of the humanitarian and educational direction of KSE Foundation.
• A high level of autonomy and trust.
• A team of strong professionals and partnership with international organizations.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and additional days off.
• Health insurance.
• Mental health support, including access to a corporate psychologist.
• English language courses.

If education and humanitarian programs as a tool for systemic change are close to you – we look forward to getting acquainted. Send your resume and join KSE Foundation.