Technical Project Lead

This is a unique opportunity to lead Habitat for Humanity International's construction and housing development efforts in Ukraine.

We are looking for Technical Project Lead (internally known as Senior Technical Project Specialist) who will be overseeing the technical planning, execution, and quality assurance of all housing and infrastructure projects.

This role is essential for our mission to provide safe, dignified housing to families in need and will report directly to the Program Manager.

This position is based in Kyiv, Ukraine and requires 30% of travel. The role can be offered on a full-time or part-time basis.

The actual salary offered for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including internal equity and the candidate's qualifications and professional experience. HFHI offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package.

The monthly gross pay for full-time role starts at UAH gross / month, UAH gross/month for part-time role. (based on previous experience + benefits)

What would be your responsibilities?

Collaborating closely with our local partners, contractors, engineers and government authorities to ensure compliance with local building codes, donor regulations, and HFHI's mission to provide affordable, resilient housing solutions for vulnerable populations, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), your tasks will be:

Technical Supervision and Coordination

• Ensure partner projects meet organizational standards for quality, safety, and sustainability.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify quality and compliance.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Monitor and evaluate partners' construction work to ensure adherence to local building codes, environmental standards, and HFHI's technical guidelines.
• Ensure that projects meet international humanitarian construction standards (e.g., Sphere standards) and environmental sustainability requirements.
• Review and provide feedback on partner designs and plans to ensure adherence to best practices and local/international standards.

Stakeholder Coordination and Engagement

• Liaise with local authorities, technical experts, and donors. Represent the organization in relevant forums.

Risk Management and Safety

• Advise partners on risk mitigation and ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.

Capacity Building and Training

• Provide technical training to partners and contractors on best practices and sustainable methods.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare technical reports, maintain project records, and provide feedback on partner progress.

What do we require?

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction project management, housing development, or infrastructure projects, ideally in a humanitarian or development context.
• Fluency in Ukrainian and English is required.
• Regular travel to project sites across Ukraine is necessary for this role.
• Proven experience in overseeing construction and rehabilitation projects, including planning, budgeting, and managing teams of engineers and contractors.
• Strong background in housing rehabilitation, energy-efficient construction, and urban resilience programs.
• Experience working with local authorities, government agencies, and donor-funded projects.
• Familiarity with donor-funded housing projects and compliance requirements
• Active support of HFHI Values:
• Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves
• Courage – We do what's right, even when it is difficult or unpopular
• Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat's mission
• Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity's code of conduct.

DEADLINE: Closing date for applications is September 2, 2025. We are looking forward to hearing from you

Location:

Kyiv, Ukraine

Position Category:

In-Country National

Type:

International Employment

Function:

Operations

Travel:

30%

Habitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitat seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.

At Habitat for Humanity International, we are compelled by our Koinonia roots to put God's love for all into action and pursue housing equity and opportunity by bringing all people together to build community and drive impact. We strive to build a culture rooted in learning, accountability and trust, attracting and retaining mission-driven talent reflective of the global communities we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, we realize our success depends on courageously committing to being a workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued, and building a workforce that reflects a variety of lived experiences, backgrounds and perspectives, in which every person experiences dignity and respect.

We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children) and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.