Researcher

Огляд

CIVIC is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Researcher, Ukraine who will be an integral part of the CIVIC program team and work closely with colleagues in the field and at HQ. S/he will lead research and conflict analysis within CIVIC's Ukraine program portfolio.

CIVIC has been present in Ukraine since 2017, building the capacity of conflict-affected communities in Donbas, the Ukrainian government, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), and civil society to strengthen the protection of civilians (POC). After Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, CIVIC has adapted to the new reality on the ground and implemented a response that focuses on civil-military engagement and community-based protection. Our response efforts are structured around three main pillars: 1) Strengthening Communities’ Preparedness and Resilience to Current and Future Protection Threats; 2) Building Effective Civil-Military Coordination Systems, and 3) Research, Documentation, and Advocacy on civilian harm.

Обов'язки

• leads country research projects in Ukraine, with core responsibilities including:
  • drafting research methodologies
  • collecting and analyzing data
  • writing policy-relevant summaries of findings
  • supporting advocacy
• undertakes assessments to respond to informational requests from donors and support programmatic needs, including informing the development of trainings and advocacy materials
• coordinates with the Director, protection advisors, and military advisors to develop a country-level research plan
• conducts literature reviews and other background research under the direction of senior research staff and/or the Director in support of CIVIC’s research products
• synthesizes and summarizes findings of literature reviews for senior research staff and/or Director
• identifies new partnerships with like-minded NGOs and actors in the country
• helps identify and manage research consultants as needed
• supports the development of grant proposals
• builds and maintains a strong network of contacts to further the program’s research, analysis, and advocacy
• participates in events to disseminate CIVIC’s research findings or represent CIVIC’s analysis and priorities

Вимоги

• bachelor’s degree in international affairs, political science, behavioral sociology, or a related area; master’s degree, MS, or JD preferred
• minimum 5 years of relevant full-time staff-level work experience required (minimum 5 years with a graduate degree, minimum 7 years without a graduate degree)
• demonstrated work experience in Ukraine, with potential experience in other conflict-affected environments
• demonstrated tireless work ethic
• passion for CIVIC’s subject matter and willingness to take on responsibilities as a key team member
• advanced proficiency in English required, and Ukrainian fluency mandatory

Qualities Sought

• knowledge, experience, and understanding of humanitarian protection issues in armed conflict
• demonstrated knowledge of international humanitarian law (beneficial but not required)
• experience working at the local level with communities conducting research and conflict analysis in Ukraine
• understanding and experience working in a fast-paced program environment
• experience engaging with donors and communicating analytical findings to policymakers
• poise, flexibility, discretion, and mature judgment to handle and respond professionally in high-pressure environments
• well-organized, self-motivated, and able to conceptualize and implement programs in stressful environments
• willingness to work with security forces and understanding of military/civilian/humanitarian spaces
• ability to work in a team environment
• outstanding communications and writing skills in Ukrainian
• ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English (verbal and written)

Умови

• full-time position
• work in Kyiv