Mining Risk Reduction Officer

AICS-AID 013157

Razom z Ukrainoiu do miru: emergency intervention to support the most vulnerable population in the regions of Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk

Contest

FOCSIV is implementing the project «Razom z Ukrainoiu do Miru: Emergency Response in Support of the Most Vulnerable Population in the Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk Regions» (19/UCR/013157) in Ukraine, specifically in the Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv Oblasts. The project is funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS).

Within the framework of this initiative, FOCSIV intends to select 2 (two) qualified consultantsto provide the services described in this document.

Country of Implementation

Ukraine (Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions)

Applicant Organization (s)

Focsiv Volontari nel mondo ETS (lead applicant and contracting authority), Missione Calcutta APS ETS, IBO Italia ODV ETS (co-applicant organizations)

Duration of Assignment

The duration of the consultancy is roughly 6 months, from October 6, 2026to April 6, 2027, with the possibility of extension.

Reporting To

Project Manager

Terms of Reference — Position

Mining Risk Reduction Officer

Objective

The consultancy aims to support the Project Managerin the implementation of Activity 5.7 — Mining Risk Reduction Education Awareness Campaignin the Kharkiv and Dnipro regions.

Job Description

The Mining Risk Reduction Officer will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Participate in the planning of activities in coordination with the Project Manager, the MRR Consultant, and the Communication Officer;
• Prepare age-appropriate educational sessions, tailored to the participants' level of understanding;
• Coordinate with schools, local partners, and project staff to facilitate the implementation of activities;
• Conduct awareness-raising sessions for children and/or adolescents, using interactive and participatory methodologies;
• Support the development of games and interactive educational tools aimed at raising awareness of Mining Risk Reduction;
• Plan and develop an awareness-raising campaign on Mining Risk Reduction.

Requirements

Education

• Degree in Political Science, Education, strategic studies or a related field

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Education, Psychology or related fields
• Experience in working with children, IDPs, etc.
• Experience in working in schools, shelters, etc.
• Knowledge of Mine Risk Education (MRE/MRR) and/or previous experience in the mine action sector will be considered a strong asset.

Language:

• Native Ukrainian speaker
• Excellent written and spoken English is a strong asset

Other Requirements

• Strong IT skills
• High level of flexibility and adaptability
• Reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail
• Resident to Dnipro/Kharkiv or available to move
• Availability to travel within Kharkiv
• Valid driving license is an asset

AICS-AID 013157

«Together with Ukraine towards peace»: emergency measures to support the most vulnerable segments of the population in Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions

Competition

FOCSIV is implementing the project «Razom z Ukrainoiu do Miru: Emergency Response in Support of the Most Vulnerable Population in the Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk Regions» (19/UCR/013157) in Ukraine (in particular, in the Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions). The project is funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS).

As part of this initiative, FOCSIV plans to select two (2) qualified consultants to provide the services described in this document.

Country of sale

Ukraine (Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions)

Applicant organization (s)

Focsiv Volontari nel mondo ETS (main applicant and service provider),

Missione Calcutta APS ETS, IBO Italia ODV ETS (co-applicant organizations)

Task duration

The approximate duration of the provision of consulting services is 6 months (from October 6, 2026 to April 6, 2027) with the possibility of extension.

Subordination

Project Manager

Terms of Reference — Position

Mining Risk Reduction Officer

Goal

The purpose of the consultancy services is to support the project manager in the implementation of Activity 5.7 — an information and educational campaign to reduce mine risk in Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions.

Job description

The Mine Risk Reduction Specialist will be responsible for performing the following tasks:

• Participate in planning activities in coordination with the project manager, mine risk reduction consultant, and communications specialist;
• Preparing educational sessions adapted to the age and level of understanding of the participants;
• Coordination of actions with schools, local partners and project staff to ensure the successful implementation of events;
• Conducting informational and educational classes for children and/or adolescents using interactive and participatory methods;
• Support the development of games and interactive educational materials aimed at raising awareness on mine risk reduction;
• Planning and development of an information and educational campaign on mine risk reduction. Requirements

Education

• Diploma in political science, education, strategic studies or a related field

Professional experience

• At least 1 year of work experience in education, psychology, or related fields
• Experience working with children, internally displaced persons (IDPs), etc.
• Experience working in schools, shelters, etc.
• Knowledge of Mine Risk Education (MRE/MRR) and/or previous experience in mine action would be a significant advantage

Languages:

• Ukrainian is my native language.
• Excellent written and spoken English will be a significant advantage

Other requirements

• Strong computer skills (IT skills)
• High level of flexibility and adaptability
• Reliability, punctuality and attention to detail
• Residence in Dnipro or Kharkiv (or willingness to relocate)
• Willingness to travel within the Kharkiv region
• Having a valid driver’s license will be an advantage