Technical Officer (Pilot Innovations)

Огляд

Swisscontact is currently implementing three projects in Ukraine: EdUP (vocational education); Empower AgriWomen (support for SMEs in the vegetable and livestock industries); SIPPO (trade promotion).

With the launch of the new BLOOM project (Building Livelihoods and Opportunities for Optimised Markets), we are expanding our presence in the country.

The BLOOM project aims to strengthen the resilience of war-affected households and communities by restoring food production and livelihoods. It provides both on-farm and off-farm support and applies Market Systems Development (MSD) principles to address immediate and systemic challenges.

The company is looking for two Technical Officers (Pilot Innovations) to join the BLOOM team — one per implementation region.

Обов'язки

• design and rollout of cost-shared grant programs for small businesses and energy-efficient infrastructure renovations
• development of criteria and guidelines for grant applications, ensuring transparency and inclusivity in the selection process
• coordination of pilot initiatives to test innovative approaches for improving business resilience and energy efficiency in their region (Kharkiv or Mykolaiv)
• collaboration with small businesses, local governments, and implementing partners to ensure alignment of pilot activities with market needs and project objectives
• primary point of contact for grant recipients, providing technical guidance and troubleshooting support
• fostering partnerships with technology providers and experts to promote innovative energy-efficient solutions
• technical assistance to small businesses in preparing and executing grant-funded proposals
• organization of training sessions or workshops on energy-efficient practices and business development
• collaboration with local organizations to build the capacity of stakeholders to manage and sustain pilot innovations
• cooperation with the M&E team to develop and implement monitoring tools to track pilot progress and effectiveness
• conducting field visits to assess the implementation of grant-supported projects and provide feedback for improvement
• documentation of lessons learned and recommended strategies for scaling successful pilot innovations
• preparation of detailed technical and progress reports for internal and external stakeholders, including donors and project partners
• sharing success stories and best practices to inform decision-making and foster replication of innovative approaches

Вимоги

• bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, environmental science, energy systems, or a related field
•  experience in project implementation, grant management, or energy efficiency programs, preferably in developmental contexts of 3-5 years or more
• strong technical knowledge of energy-efficient solutions and practices for small businesses
• proven ability to manage pilot initiatives and engage with diverse stakeholders, including businesses and public institutions
• excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• strong personality with good social skills and high emotional intelligence
• fluency in spoken and written English will be an advantage

Умови

• work in Kyiv, with regular visits to the implementation regions (Kharkiv, Mykolaiv)
• 12 months contract duration, starting in June 2025, with possibility of extension (subject to further FCDO funding)
• attractive working conditions in an international and multicultural context
• work as a joint effort in an agile organizational culture based on mutual respect, trust, and teamwork