Вакансія: Junior Economic Cooperation and Privat Sector Development Specialist

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in Ukraine is seeking qualified professionals for the project “Utilization and implementation of the Association agreement between the EU and Ukraine in the field of trade/ EU4Business: SME Recovery Programme in Ukraine” (hereafter “Project”) for its office in Kyiv or other regions of Ukraine to fill the positions of the

Junior Economic Cooperation and Privat Sector Development Specialist

(internal SAP code: Junior Economic Cooperation and Privat Sector Development Specialist)

The project “Utilization and implementation of the Association Agreement between the EU and Ukraine in the field of trade / EU4Business” improves resilience and competitiveness of Ukrainian enterprises, especially in view of the aspired EU accession. It pursues a multi-level approach. At the macro level, trade-related issues in the EU accession process and the implementation of the EU Free Trade Agreement are supported through policy advice and complementary procurement and financing. At the meso level, the business environment for small and medium enterprises (SME) is strengthened, especially through advisory services. Industrial associations and business clusters receive special support. In addition, local business support systems are being strengthened on a pilot basis by means of financing. At the enterprise level, the resilience and innovative capacity of SMEs are supported through financing and expert advice.

The Junior Economic Cooperation and Privat Sector Development Specialist is deployed in the Action “EU4Business. SME Recovery Programme”, particularly in Workstreams 1 “Direct support to micro and small businesses affected by war” and 2 “Improved competitiveness of SME in the European market”.

 Areas of responsibility:

• Supporting with planning and coordination of activities in the field of the SME Recovery Programme in Ukraine;
• Supporting with the implementation of daily operational aspects of all issues related to SME Recovery Programme in Ukraine;
• Technical support of coordinating with the grant management organization and potential applicants, technical assistance in the application process, monitoring of the selection process, advice to supported micro and small businesses;
• Technical support of preselection of business advisors supporting SME, quality control of adjusted business plans, participation in the selection process of SME for grant support, direct advice to MSME;
• Supporting with communication and information between all involved institutions, partnering organizations and counterparts and GIZ;
• Liaising with project partners to plan and implement project activities related to grant activity;
• Accompanying financing measures of the Project with recipients;
• Elaborating technical documents for project activities;
• Responsibility for approving and controlling expenses for project activities in accordance with the prevailing provisions;
• Assisting national and international advisers in carrying out their work;
• Assisting the project with all organisational and management issues.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Master‘s degree in economics, project management or in an area that is related to the project/programme objectives, with a focus on a relevant field (equivalent to MA);
• At least 2 years of professional experience in a comparable position;
• professional experience in SME development in an international organization, a public entity, or an industrial association is an advantage;
• At least 2 years of professional experience in the private sector, especially in an SME;
• Business fluent command of Ukrainian and English language (verbally and written);
• Knowledge of German would be an advantage;
• Good working knowledge of ITC technologies and computer applications (e.g. MS Office);
• Experience of working in an international team;
• Good self-organisation skills;
• Customer and service-oriented attitude;
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed;
• Ability to work under pressure.

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 remote and flexible work;
• Meaningful and valuable work, international environment.

Employment conditions

Full-time position with 40-hours working week. Place of assignment is Kyiv. The contract duration is until the end of April 2025.

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

Application

Application comprising of the candidate’s CV and a cover letter in the English language explaining the motivation to apply for the job is to be sent to [email protected] until  06 March 2023, Monday.

By sending the application the candidate gives the consent for the personal data processing for recruitment processes solely.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process. The shortlisted candidates may be offered the task to complete to check the level of their proficiency and written English.

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