About us

Desired start date: 15.06.2026
Duration of the mission: 6 months (with possible prolongation)
Location: Kharkiv

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in 26 countries, the SI teams – 3200 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers - intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.

About the mission

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces, SI has been responding to the needs of the population living in areas under Government control.

SI’s main strategic objective for 2026 is to strengthen and clearly position its comparative advantage in Ukraine. The ambition is for SI to build a recognized and demonstrable expertise in WASH and Shelter. The program strategy for 2026 therefore focuses on two core sectors—WASH and Shelter—and is structured around two strategic axes:

1. Respond to both acute and chronic emergencies

2. Contribute to creating the conditions for dignified return or sustainable stay in stable areas through a recovery-oriented approach

To maximize the impact of its interventions, SI aims to further enhance sectoral integration and promote localized approaches.

In 2026, SI’s country program in Ukraine is expected to operate with a budget of approximately 10 million euros, with three field bases (Mykolaiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv), one coordination office in Kyiv, and a total of 110 staff, including around 20 expatriates.

The main donors in 2026 will be, in order of funding volume: CDC, AFD, BHA, and ECHO. Additional donors have been approached to expand and diversify the portfolio further, in line with SI’s programmatic priorities.

About the job

General objective:

The Logistics Manager is responsible for the supply chain and operations (fleet, premises, energy, etc.) management in the Kharkiv base.
She/he guarantees the implementation of Solidarites International procedures.
She/he advises and supports the program department and the Field Coordinator in the smooth implementation of the programs.
She/he is accountable for the management of the logistics budget and for the efficient use of the resources, assets and equipment.

The main challenges:

Provide close support and coaching to the newly recruited Logistics Operations Assistant
Continue the overall structuration and clarification of roles, processes and workflows within the logistics department
Ensure proactive engagement in the partnership strategy, including partners' training and on-the-job coaching
Oversee the integration of security operations into logistics, ensuring effective management of stocks, assets, premises, and staff.)

Priorities for the first month:

Support and coach the newly recruited Logistics Operations Assistant
Launch new projects (PPT validation and key procurements), including 2026-27 winterization preparation
Support partners in setting up their logistics processes for new projects
Finalize contingency plans and stock review

Security constraints:

Working under a volatile and changing context that needs high adaptive capacities
Multiple security procedures for both personal and professional life
Stress due to air alarms and airstrikes
Constraints and increasing security constraints that may affect the delivery of qualitative activities.

Your profile

DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE:

A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Logistics, humanitarian studies)
Experience in the humanitarian sector: 3+ years
Experience in a similar position: 3+ years

SKILLS:

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Excellent knowledge of logistic and supply procedures in the humanitarian sector
Experience in the management of the operational logistics department (fleet, It, premises management)
Good knowledge on donor's requirements for logistics

TRANSVERSAL SKILLS

Experience in management and good negotiation capacities
Analytic/strategic mindset
Trained on security measures and protocols in the humanitarian sector
Proactivity, solution-oriented, staff care

LANGUAGES

English - C1 - mandatory
Ukrainian / russian - as an advantage

SI will offer you

A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 2310 gross per month (2100 EUR base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of EUR 700.

SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate's country of origin and the place of assignment.

Breaks: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every three months of work (with a USD 850 break allowance, allocated by Sl). To these breaks periods, SI grants one (1) additional rest day per month worked.

Insurance package: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which refunds all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.

LIVING CONDITIONS:

SI’s offices and guesthouses are located in a residential area about 15-30 minutes from the city center by taxi or metro, with access to parks, restaurants, shopping centers and sports facilities.

Application process

Do you recognise yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter!

Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.

Thank you for your understanding.

To learn more about Sl: www.solidarites.org

Solidarités International (SI) est déterminé à prévenir et à combattre tout type d’abus – tout acte d’exploitation, d’abus et/ou de harcèlement sexuels (SEAH) à l’encontre des membres des communautés bénéficiaires ou de ses collaborateurs et collaboratrices, atteinte aux personnes et/ou aux biens, fraude, corruption, conflit d’intérêt non déclaré, financement d’activités portant atteinte aux droits de l’homme - qui pourrait être perpétré dans le cadre de ses interventions. SI applique une tolérance zéro à l’égard de tout type d’abus, particulièrement des actes de SEAH.

Solidarités International est un employeur équitable qui combat toute forme de discrimination. SI ne demandera jamais une rétribution quelconque en vue de participer à un processus de recrutement.

Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of abuse, notably acts of SEAH.

Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to find all forms of discrimination. SI will ever ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.