Радник/ця з питань децентралізації та місцевого самоврядування (Хмельницький)

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is seeking for the programme “U-LEAD with Europe: Ukraine – Local Empowerment, Accountability and Development Programme” a qualified staff member to fill the position of an:

Policy Advisor (Decentralisation and Local Self-Government)

(full-time, Khmelnytskyi)

(internal SAP code: Advisor)

 In the last few years, Ukraine has developed and adopted various laws in favor of an ambitious decentralization reform, which reshapes the relations between the national, regional and local levels and builds institutional capacity. The success of the decentralization reform greatly depends on the coordination and cooperation between different stakeholders involved into reform implementation at the national, regional and local levels. Given the important new tasks, responsibilities and financial resources that local self-governments have gained, the implementation of the reform must be accompanied by expert advice, trainings and diverse support measures. U-LEAD (Ukraine – Local Empowerment, Accountability and Development) is a special measure which is conducted as a multi-donor action by the EU and its member states Germany, Denmark, France, Poland and Slovenia to support the Ukrainian government in the implementation of the decentralization reform.

 For our regional team in Khmelnytskyi oblast we are looking for an experienced and highly motivated policy advisor with an innovative mind-set, a strong team player with solid knowledge of decentralisation and legal aspects of local self-government with the practical experience of supporting municipalities in the course of decentralisation reform implementation.

 Areas of responsibility:

• Providing capacity development and consultative legal support to municipalities of Khmelnytskyi oblast aimed at assisting them to efficiently perform tasks and carry out new responsibilities acquired in the course of reforms’ implementation.
• Contributing to policy analysis.
• Ensuring good communication and information flow with all stakeholders (political and implementation partners and within the GIZ team) and supporting them.
• Contributing to the planning, monitoring and evaluation processes at U-LEAD Regional Office.

 Tasks:

• Provides consultations, organises trainings and other capacity development events for municipalities of Khmelnytskyi oblast on legal issues, which include but are not limited to public service and HR/related issues, the transfer of property, management of resources, assets and communal property (legal aspects).
• Participates in internal working groups and contributes to the preparation and delivery of online training courses by providing inputs, materials, and presentations on legal-related topics.
• Coordinates the organisation of trainings and professional advice to municipalities of Khmelnytskyi oblast with short-term pool experts according to GIZ values, standards and rules. Contributes to the quality assurance of the pool experts’ work.
• Entering data into the data monitoring system for all events (e.g., trainings, consultations, conferences) within his/her responsibility as well as further necessary data (e.g., trainers, good practices, support to municipalities, etc.) according to the guidelines.
• Follows personal data protection rules during handling of participant lists and entry of personal data into U-DATA.
• Collects and analyses municipalities feedback on challenges they face as well as their needs in amending policy and legislation in the field of the Policy Advisor’s expertise.
• Provides consultations and advice on cross-cutting topics such as integrity and anti-corruption, while applying a gender-sensitive approach.
• Participates and contributes to public discussions and policy dialogue events aimed at supporting reforms’ implementation, contributes to U-LEAD communication and visibility activities.
• Participates and contributes to the strategic and operational planning, monitoring and reporting of U-LEAD Regional Office in Khmelnytskyi
• Provides short reports and pictures from the attended events on time upon request.
• Contributes to the overall knowledge and data management of U-LEAD Regional Office in Khmelnytskyi
• Collects good practices and success stories, checks their progress over time and shares the information in the respective field for public awareness raising and communication purposes.
• Provides technical support to international and local experts during their field visits. Communicates regularly with local stakeholders.
• Communicates and cooperates effectively with the colleagues in the Regional Office, the U-LEAD team and other GIZ projects in Ukraine.
• Ensures discreet behaviour vis-a-vis third parties in all internal matters.
• Communicates and reports regularly to the Deputy Head of Regional Operations Unit – Head of Operational Team.

 Required qualifications, professional experience and personal competences:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Law, Public Administration or other relevant fields
• At least 2 years’ work experience in law in public service, in local self-government bodies or in an NGO.
• Proven track record of active involvement in the implementation of the decentralisation reform for the period of at least one year.
• Experience with providing consultations and conducting trainings on decentralisation reform and legal aspects of local self-government will be an advantage.
• Sound knowledge of legal aspects of decentralisation and local self-government reform.
• Deep understanding of the specific set-up, its actors and political environment of the respective oblast.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Team player with excellent communication skills, including public outreach and media relations.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• High degree of self-organisation.
• Very good Ukrainian language skills.
• Good knowledge of English will be an advantage.
• Good computer skills (MS Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).
• Experience of provision of services (trainings, consultations, webinars) in online mode is an asset.

We offer:

• Official employment, salary fixed in EUR, performance-related bonuses and 13th salary.
• Medical insurance, 29 vacation days annually.
• Language classes, hard and soft skills trainings.
• Individual and group psychological support.
• Possible flexible and remote work (depending on projects’ needs up to 10 days a month within Ukrainian border).
• Meaningful and valuable work, international environment.

Employment conditions:

 Full-time position with 40-hours working week. Position in Khmelnytskyi RO of U-LEAD with Europe with the duty station in Khmelnytskyi. Starting as soon as possible. The contract duration will be 12 months with the possibility of prolongation.

 GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and offers an attractive and challenging working environment with opportunities for skill enhancement.

 Application:

 We are looking forward to your application in English, comprising your CV and a Cover letter explaining your motivation to apply for the job to [email protected]  until COB 08 December

2025, Monday. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process.

 Candidates are requested to submit their documents with the following title:

• Surname Name_CV
• Surname Name_Cover letter

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