Фахівець, фахівчиня із грошової допомоги дітям, National Sponsorship Coordinator

SOS Children’s Villages Ukraine is a non-governmental charitable organization that began operations in 2003 and works to prevent child abandonment in Ukraine, promote family-based care for children deprived of parental care, and support young people leaving care. The organization is a member of the international federation SOS Children’s Villages International (SOS CVI). We operate in accordance with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and promote its principles.

We are looking for a National Sponsorship Coordinator to lead and coordinate the implementation of the sponsorship programme at national level.

The National Sponsorship Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the effective, timely and high-quality delivery of sponsorship activities across programmes in Ukraine, in line with SOS Children’s Villages International standards, policies and procedures.

The role ensures a strong connection between national programme teams, sponsored children, sponsors and the International Sponsorship Office. It combines programme coordination, communication, reporting, content development, data management.

The National Sponsorship Coordinator works closely with programme teams and relevant colleagues across the organisation and serves as the key national focal point for sponsorship-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the implementation of the sponsorship programme across SOS Children’s Villages Ukraine programmes.
• Act as the national focal point for sponsorship-related matters and coordinate with relevant colleagues across the SOS Children’s Villages network and the International Sponsorship Office.
• Ensure that all eligible children are identified and registered with the International Sponsorship Office in accordance with applicable sponsorship standards and procedures.
• Ensure the smooth and timely flow of sponsorship correspondence between children, programmes, sponsors and relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate the collection and maintenance of accurate and up-to-date information on sponsored children throughout the sponsorship cycle, including regular updates in the CRM system.
• Ensure the quality, completeness and accuracy of sponsorship data and records.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of mid-year and end-of-year reports on sponsored children and programmes.
• Ensure that relevant information on children’s development and progress is appropriately reflected in sponsorship reporting and communication.
• Oversee the production of child digital diaries, including photographs and videos, for all sponsored children and programmes, in line with SOS Children’s Villages guidelines and child safeguarding requirements.
• Coordinate the preparation and logistics of sponsor visits to programmes and locations.
• Provide technical guidance and support to programme teams involved in sponsorship activities and ensure they understand relevant processes, requirements and deadlines.
• Monitor the quality and effectiveness of sponsorship processes, identify gaps and risks, and coordinate appropriate improvements.
• Ensure compliance with SOS Children’s Villages International sponsorship standards, organisational policies, child safeguarding, data protection and confidentiality requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and harmonisation of sponsorship processes, tools and practices across SOS Children’s Villages Ukraine.

Requirements

• Higher education in Communications, Journalism, Linguistics, Social Sciences or a related field.
• At least 2−3 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in sponsorship, donor relations, communications, programme coordination or a related area.
• Experience working with an international NGO, humanitarian or development organisation is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of child-centred communication and safeguarding principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Ukrainian and English (С1).
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills.
• Experience producing or overseeing photo and video content.
• Experience working with databases and information management systems would be an advantage.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple processes and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to ensure the accuracy and quality of information.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues from different professional and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information responsibly.
• Proactive, solution-oriented and self-directed approach to work.
• Willingness to travel within Ukraine and abroad when required.

What we offer

• The opportunity to work for an international organisation with a strong child-focused mission.
• A meaningful role contributing to the well-being and development of children and families in Ukraine.
• Cooperation with colleagues across the SOS Children’s Villages international network.
• Professional development and opportunities to work in an international environment.

If you are passionate about creating meaningful connections between children, programmes and the people who support them and have strong coordination and communication skills, we would be happy to hear from you.

This offer is contingent upon pending funding applications for the role.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

SOS Children’s Villages Ukraine does everything possible to ensure that in all the activities we carry out, children and young people are safe, their rights are protected and they are treated with dignity and respect. In our activities, we adhere to the principle of zero tolerance for any form of violence against children, neglect of their needs and exploitation. Therefore, our recruitment process involves checking the candidate’s background and familiarising them with the standards of child and youth protection. By applying, the candidate confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.