Вакансія: Project Coordinator SME Promotion and Local/ Regional Economic Development

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in Ukraine is seeking qualified professionals for the programme «ReACT4UA “Utilization and implementation of the Association agreement between the EU and Ukraine in the field of trade/ EU4Business: SME Recovery, Competitiveness and Internationalisation” (hereafter “Project”) for its office in Kyiv or other regions of Ukraine to fill the positions of the

Project Coordinator SME Promotion and Local/ Regional Economic Development

(internal SAP code: Project Manager)

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 Project Coordinator is responsible for:

• Planning and coordinating of the Project’s activities in the field of SME Promotion in Ukraine;
• Implementing of daily operational aspects of all issues related to SME Promotion/ local/ regional promotion and the project in general;
• Maintaining of a good flow of communication and information between all involved institutions and counterparts and GIZ;
• Liaising with project partners to plan and implement project activities (Business Intermediary Organizations, NGOs, Clusters, Chambers, networks of business consultants and SMEs, etc);
• Coordinating with grant management organizations delivery of grants to the recipients (SMEs, BIOs): selection of potential applicants, technical assistance in the application process, monitoring of implementation process, communication of the recipients and grant management organisation;
• Preparing, implementing and documenting project activities such as training events, workshops, forums, expert missions etc.;
• Providing technical assistance and advice to the capacity building of business support structures and SMEs development;
• Elaborating technical documents for project activities, preparing concepts, open call for proposals, selection criteria etc.;
• Accompanying Financing measures of the Project with recipients;
• Responsibility for approving and controlling expenses for project activities in accordance with the prevailing provisions;
• Ensuring quality control of implementing measures by the partners;
• 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 or in an area that is related to the project/programme objectives, with a focus on a relevant field (equivalent to MA);
• At least 5 years of professional experience in a comparable position;
• At least 2 years of professional experience in SME promotion on the local/ regional level obtained
• In an international organization, a public entity, or an industrial association;
• Ability and experience (at least 2 years) to work in a political environment;
• Business fluent command of Ukrainian and English language (verbally and written);
• Knowledge of German would be an advantage;
• Experience in the private sector or business association would be an advantage;
• Good working knowledge of ITC technologies and computer applications (e.g. MS Office);
• Experienced to work 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 until March, 2024 with the possibility of extension for 1 year. Place of assignment is Kyiv or other regions of Ukraine. Some travel within Ukraine is possible. This is not a managerial position.

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 31 July, 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.