Вакансія: Project Coordinator for the project “Integrated Response Hub for Ukraine”

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is looking for a qualified professional for the project “Integrated Response Hub for Ukraine” to fill the position of a

Project Coordinator (full-time, Kyiv)

(internal SAP code: Project Manager)

In 2021 the Federal Foreign Office of Germany commissioned the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH to establish the Stabilisation Platform (SPF). The SPF supports the Federal Foreign Office’s engagement in crisis and conflict regions worldwide. It provides expertise for the planning, management and implementation of civilian crisis prevention, stabilization and peacebuilding measures. The Stabilisation Platform expands the operational capabilities of the Federal Foreign Office for its core tasks: preventing crises, manage conflicts and promote peace.

As part of the SPF, the Integrated Response Hub for Ukraine project helps to strengthen the Federal Foreign Office´s stabilization commitment in the context of the Russian attack and therefore delivers a wide range of services and goods to numerous Ukrainian state and civilian partners.

Tasks:

• To establish and maintain a broad base of Ukrainian and international contacts and networks related to project activities in Kyiv and areas of implementation.
• To exchange and coordinate with Ukrainian and international project partners.
• To maintain contacts and regular meetings/exchange with representatives of the Ukrainian government and administrative institutions at national, provincial and municipal level.
• To support in identifying as well as the strategic and operational planning of individual project activities.
• To identify project risks and to develop adequate monitoring and mitigation approaches.
• To prepare minutes, project and progress reports.
• To represent the project vis-à-vis implementation partners in the absence of the line manager.
• To carry out monitoring and project visits on site within Ukraine independently, depending on the security situation and after consultation with the line manager.

Required qualifications, experience and competences:

• A broad network of Ukrainian actors both within governmental and non-governmental structures.
• Very good knowledge of Ukrainian governmental and administrative structures on all levels.
• Appropriate and confident demeanor towards project partners and official representatives.
• Completed university degree in the field of economics, administration, social sciences or related field.
• 5 years of relevant professional experience in cooperation and consulting with government, international organizations and/or donors is an asset.
• Relevant professional experience in working with and/or advising Ukrainian administrative and/or governmental bodies.
• Relevant professional experience in project development and implementation.
• Relevant professional experience in monitoring and analysis.
• Native speaker of Ukrainian, fluent written and spoken English, German is an asset.
• Readiness for business trips within Ukraine, Poland, Germany.

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

The assignment starts in February 2024. It is a full-time position with 40-hours working week. The interim contract duration is till August 2024. Extension till the middle of 2025 is possible. Place of duty is Kyiv.

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and offers an attractive 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] COB 29.12.2023, Friday.

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.