Partnership Coordinator

Огляд

Swisscontact is an independent non-profit development organization established in 1959 by representatives of the Swiss private sector and civil society. The company's work focuses on private sector-led, sustainable economic development and improved quality of life for all in developing and emerging countries. A key focus is to strengthen the skills of individuals and foster the competitiveness of businesses.

The Partnership Coordinator will represent the project in the Chernihiv region and report to the Project Manager about activities and outcomes.

 

Обов'язки

• facilitating project implementation and contributing to developing program activities in targeted areas
• engaging potential partners, event participants, and other stakeholders in the program activities
• supporting tracking systems and tools to monitor implementation progress and performance, regularly updating these systems and tools
• maintaining and drafting key management and reporting documents, managing program and project data, supporting document flow, and sharing knowledge and information
• developing proposals for the project’s development considering agribusiness trends in Ukraine, particularly in the Chernihiv region
• liaising with relevant government agencies, civil sector actors, relevant projects, private sector partners, and other key stakeholders to ensure coordination, synergy, and smooth project implementation
• participating in local, regional, and other efforts to improve service delivery and program effectiveness
• setting goals for improving the quality of services provided, facilitating quality improvement, and ensuring partners’ and participants’ satisfaction to enhance service delivery
• performing other duties as assigned

Вимоги

• master’s degree or equivalent in agribusiness, agricultural economy, business development, farm management, or related fields
• at least 3 years of experience in skills development, entrepreneurship promotion, and/or agribusiness activities, particularly in field positions
• good understanding of the agricultural sector in Ukraine and Chernihiv region, including agribusiness development, main trends, challenges, and stakeholders
• strong skills and experience in collaborating with different stakeholders (government agencies, civil sector actors, and private sector partners)
• excellent Ukrainian language skills (spoken and written), strong English language skills
• advanced computer skills in MS 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, etc.)
• ability to handle stress in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment and maintain composure in challenging situations
• integrity, strong self-awareness, and ability to foster teamwork

Умови

• place of work: Chernihiv region, Ukraine
• employment start: 1st of April 2025 or by agreement
• contract duration: 1 year, with an option for renewal