Programme Officer

Огляд

The Basel Institute on Governance is an independent, international, not-for-profit organization dedicated to combating corruption, financial crime, and improving governance worldwide. Based in Basel, Switzerland, the Institute operates globally and maintains field operations across various countries. In Ukraine, the Basel Institute is actively involved in initiatives such as asset recovery, enhancing compliance for private, public, and state-owned entities, and partnering with Ukrainian civil society. These activities have expanded significantly since the 2022 war of aggression.

The Programme Officer will be a key operational contact in Ukraine, supporting programme implementation, liaising with the headquarters team, and ensuring the success of various initiatives under the guidance of the Senior Advisor for Central and Eastern Europe and the Programme Manager.

Обов'язки

Programmatic Support

• assisting in all aspects of programme operations and providing field support to programme management
• drafting and contributing to reports, updates, work plans, and briefing materials
• maintaining communication with programme partners and gathering input for updates
• compiling and organizing briefing materials for staff and consultants
• supporting knowledge management by organizing programme documents and sharing lessons learned
• facilitating monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities, including data collection and reporting
• coordinating between technical and communications teams to monitor legal changes, liaise with partners, and share updates

Administrative, Logistical, and Financial Support

• formatting and editing documents, taking meeting notes, and processing expense reports
• organizing training programmes, events, and logistics such as travel, accommodation, and technical support
• preparing meeting agendas, presentations, and related materials
• maintaining and systematizing contact databases (e.g., event participants, trainers)
• registering Basel Institute projects with Ukrainian authorities
• collaborating with the Administrative and Finance teams for project-related tasks
• translating documents and providing interpretation during meetings and events

Research Support

• conducting technical research and validating, analyzing, and interpreting data
• summarizing research results and contributing to data visualization and dissemination

Вимоги

• bachelor’s degree in business, law, political or social sciences, international relations, management, public policy, or a related field
• minimum 3 years of experience in programme or project management, preferably in an international context
• experience with donor-funded programmes or international donors (highly desirable)
• familiarity with governance, anti-corruption, compliance, or infrastructure sectors (an advantage)
• strong research and analytical skills
• proficiency in English (excellent) and Ukrainian (native, written and oral)
• ability to work independently and remotely with initiative
• physical presence in Kyiv, with occasional travel outside the city
• advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and presentation tools
• adaptability to dynamic and fast-changing environments

Умови

• a collaborative and rewarding work environment with an international and proactive team
• opportunities for innovation and professional growth
• a competitive salary