Subnational Shelter & NFI Cluster Coordinator

About the Position

We are seeking a Subnational Shelter & NFI Cluster Coordinator for the Kharkiv Hub to lead and facilitate inter-agency coordination of shelter and NFI activities in Kharkivska Oblast, Ukraine.

Responsibilities

The Subnational Shelter/NFI Cluster Coordinator for Kharkiv Hub will be responsible for:

1. Coordination of Humanitarian Shelter/NFI Partners at Hub Level

   • Organize and facilitate regular coordination meetings in Kharkiv with all Shelter/NFI cluster partners operating in the oblast.
   • Ensure the cluster coordination forum is inclusive of all relevant stakeholders.
   • Act as a focal point for partners to coordinate their activities, helping to identify and prevent duplication of aid and to highlight gaps in coverage.
   • Collaborate with other cluster/sectors at the sub-national level to promote an integrated response.
   • Engage relevant local authorities to ensure government involvement and endorsement of shelter/NFI interventions.
   • Ensure effective support for the phased transition of CCCM functions.

2. Planning, Strategy & Standards Implementation

   • Support the development and implementation of the Shelter/NFI Cluster’s strategies and plans in Kharkiv Oblast.
   • Facilitate joint needs assessments and analysis at the oblast level.
   • Promote the application of agreed technical standards and best practices among Shelter/NFI actors in Kharkiv.
   • Mainstream cross-cutting issues and humanitarian principles in the shelter response.
   • Lead contingency planning and preparedness measures for potential emergencies in Kharkiv Oblast.
   • Contribute to the implementation of the Global Humanitarian Reset endorsed by the HCT in Ukraine.

3. Information Management and Reporting

   • Work with the cluster’s Information Management Officer (IMO) to manage information at the hub level.
   • Collect, compile, and regularly update who-is-doing-what-where (5W) data from all shelter/NFI partners in Kharkiv.
   • Share consolidated information products with cluster partners and with the national cluster IMO.

Requirements

• Strong coordination skills
• Experience in humanitarian work
• Knowledge of Shelter/NFI Cluster operations
• Ability to work in a multi-agency environment
• Proficiency in Ukrainian and advanced English

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and impactful role
• Be part of a leading humanitarian NGO in Ukraine
• Professional growth and development opportunities

About the Company

People in Need (PIN) has been working in Ukraine since 2014, providing emergency relief and early recovery support to conflict-affected communities. PIN’s contribution to the Ukrainian humanitarian response is amongst the largest, with an annual turnover of close to $100 million, engaging full-time staff members across Ukraine.