SAFE-PATH Senior Consortium Manager
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee is hiring a hybrid-model Senior Consortium Manager based in Kharkiv, Ukraine, to lead protection and shelter programming for the SAFE-PATH project.
- Role
- SAFE-PATH Senior Consortium Manager
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Location
- Kharkiv, Ukraine (with travel to Donetsk)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The International Rescue Committee is seeking a SAFE-PATH Senior Consortium Manager to lead and coordinate integrated protection and shelter interventions across Donetsk and Kharkiv Oblasts. The role serves as the central hub for multi-partner collaboration, ensuring high-quality implementation, donor compliance, and programmatic alignment. The manager will facilitate project cycle management, provide technical guidance to partners, and represent the consortium in humanitarian clusters. This position requires strong leadership in complex, conflict-affected environments to drive impactful, partner-led humanitarian outcomes.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic and operational coordination for a multi-partner protection consortium.
- Oversee project cycle management including budget tracking, compliance, and risk mitigation.
- Facilitate joint decision-making and quality assurance across technical sectors.
- Represent the consortium in Protection Clusters and with government stakeholders.
- Mentor partners on technical approaches, safeguarding, and client responsiveness.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in law, social sciences, or international relations.
- Minimum 6–8 years of experience in humanitarian programming, specifically in protection.
- Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-partner consortia.
- Fluency in English required; Ukrainian or Russian language skills strongly preferred.
- Experience working in conflict-affected contexts like Ukraine.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive salary, life and medical insurance for staff and family, free psychological support, 30 days annual vacation, 10 days paid medical leave, and professional development opportunities including English classes and online training.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
The position is based in Kharkiv, Ukraine, with required travel (up to 30%) to Donetsk and Kharkiv areas of responsibility.
What is the work schedule?
The role is based in a high-risk environment and offers hybrid work arrangements.
What are the primary qualifications for this role?
Candidates need an advanced degree and 6-8 years of humanitarian experience, with specific expertise in managing multi-partner projects and protection programs.
Is the compensation specified for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting, though the IRC offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee (IRC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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