Project Officer Ukraine

HD’s mediation efforts in Ukraine aim to support the achievement of sustainable and just peace bolstered by political, societal, economic and security arrangements.

The Project Officer will contribute to Ukraine projects by supporting the Project Manager both substantively and administratively, closely monitoring project implementation and ensuring alignment with the strategic framework and internal procedures and policies.

The Project Officer (PO) will provide the following services:

Research and analysis

• Engage in and oversee research and analysis on political, legal, social, economic and humanitarian developments related to the conflict and the peace process;
• Produce reports and analytical documents.

Support the projects’ management

• Coordinate individual dialogue tracks, including selection of and liaison with participants, design of strategy and work plan, technical advice on outputs and communications strategies;
• Plan, coordinate and oversee activities in accordance with the applicable administrative and financial rules;
• Organize field trips, conferences, expert discussions and other events;
• Facilitate dialogue group meetings;
• Identify and coordinate work of local external consultants, including quality control;
• Liaise with international experts, arrange their visits to Ukraine or other countries;
• Contribute to donor reporting.

External Engagement

• Participate in meetings and events with government and other interlocutors (including providing interpretation if necessary).

Strategy and Project Development

• Contribute to design and development of new project tracks;
• Contribute to discussions on strategies, results and M&E.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant area, such as international relations, law, history, political science or equivalent experience;
• Strong research and analytical skills;
• Strong writing and editing skills, in English, Ukrainian and Russian;
• Knowledge of and commitment to conflict resolution, mediation processes and related humanitarian issues;
• Strong nationwide networks across government & political parties, civil society, academia and international organizations;
• 5 years’ experience in the peace, security, diplomacy, reforms, humanitarian or related fields, with key achievements that demonstrate the candidate's impact in these areas (successful project implementations, research publications, cooperation with government and civil society, etc.)
• Deep political, economic and cultural knowledge of Ukraine and the wider region;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Experience with MEL, grants management and donor reporting;
• Experience & networks in social cohesion, macroeconomics/ political economy, energy, aviation, ecology, maritime & riverine transportation would be an asset;
• Experience & networks in pre-frontline communities will be an asset.

Personality:

• Flexible team player and ability to work in an international environment at all levels;
• Ability to work remotely, multi-task and meet deadlines in high-pressure environment;
• Reliable, with a strong sense of integrity;
• Strong sense of discipline;
• Meticulousness;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, good listener with emotional intelligence;
• Ability to exercise good judgement, especially related to risks and opportunities;
• A sense of initiative, entrepreneurship and strategy;
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.