Policy Coordinator (international NGO)

Огляд

A long-term international development programme in Ukraine is seeking a Policy Coordinator to support and coordinate its strategic policy and advocacy efforts. The programme operates in the field of local self-governance and the provision of various public services.

The Policy Coordinator will play a key role in ensuring consistency and synergy across these areas, strengthening engagement with national stakeholders, and supporting the programme’s strategic direction. This position is part of the programme’s management team and reports to an international coordination unit.

Обов'язки

• coordinate internal policy activities across programme teams and ensure alignment with national and local-level initiatives
• facilitate dialogue with ministries and national stakeholders, and maintain cooperation with local government associations
• provide strategic guidance on policy-related decisions and priorities to thematic teams
• support the organisation of regional policy-related events
• monitor reform processes in Ukraine relevant to the programme and identify areas where further work or support is needed
• contribute to the development of policy papers and reports within different thematic areas
• support data gathering and analysis for monitoring, evaluation, and reporting purposes
• organise consultations on synergies with other national, regional, and local initiatives, and coordinate with other projects and programmes (including donor-funded initiatives, communities, and government officials)
• perform other policy-related tasks as required by the programme

Вимоги

• master’s degree in political or social sciences, economics, law, public administration, development studies, or a related field
• experience in policy and/or advocacy work in the Ukrainian context of 5 years or more
• solid understanding of public governance
• strong organisational and coordination skills, with proven ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• ability to analyse complex policy issues and process data to inform decisions
• excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting reports, proposals, public speaking and correspondence
• strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage effectively with government officials, development partners and representatives from non-governmental organisations
• ability to work in a multicultural environment
• fluent in Ukrainian
• proficient in English
• proficiency in office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace)
• familiarity with international development cooperation will be an advantage
• experience of working with local authorities and/or local government associations will be an advantage
• knowledge of EU integration processes will be an advantage

Умови

• ⁠working from the office in Kyiv or in a hybrid mode (regular on-site meetings in Kyiv city center would be required)
• full-time engagement with flexible schedule, as needed
• long-term ⁠consultancy contract