Technical Officer

Огляд

Swisscontact is an independent non-profit development organisation established in 1959 by representatives of the Swiss private sector and civil society. The organisation’s work focuses on private sector-led, sustainable economic development and improved quality of life for all in developing and emerging countries. A key priority is strengthening the skills of individuals and fostering the competitiveness of businesses. Swisscontact operates in 40 countries with over 1000 employees and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

In Ukraine, Swisscontact is currently implementing three projects: EdUP (vocational education), Empower AgriWomen (support for SMEs in the vegetable and livestock industries), and SIPPO (trade promotion). With the launch of the new FCDO-funded Building Livelihoods and Opportunities for Optimised Markets (BLOOM) program, the organisation is expanding its presence in the country.

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

Обов'язки

• assist Intervention Manager in implementing and monitoring program interventions aimed at improving market systems and employment opportunities
• provide technical support for market system diagnostics and contribute to the identification of needs for demand-driven capacity-building interventions
• engage stakeholders at the field level and maintain effective relationships with business support organizations, industry associations, training institutions, and government partners
• identify and promote innovative solutions for skills development and private sector service delivery, ensuring capacity-building interventions are inclusive and tailored to the needs of marginalized groups, including women, youth, and persons with disabilities
• assist Intervention Manager in drafting terms of reference, concept notes, and activity budgets; manage service providers and consultants as required
• collect and analyse data to support adaptive management and contribute to program reporting and learning
• work closely with other team members to ensure synergies across program components
• conduct regular field visits to target regions to assess the progress of interventions and gather stakeholder feedback
• prepare detailed technical and progress reports for internal and external stakeholders, including donors and program partners
• perform other tasks as requested by program management

Вимоги

• bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics, business administration, development studies, public policy, or a related field
• experience in implementing or managing development projects, preferably in vocational skills development and economic recovery of 3 years or more
• experience working with both private sector actors and public institutions
• excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• strong analytical and writing skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office
• fluency in Ukrainian and English (spoken and written)

Умови

• opportunity to contribute to an impactful and forward-looking development initiatives
• dynamic and collaborative work environment
• professional development and learning opportunities
• competitive salary and benefits package
• offline/hybrid work format in Kyiv, with regular visits to the implementation regions
• 8 months contract, starting in August 2025, with possibility of extension (subject to further FCDO funding)