Policy Advisor (Recovery and Development) до GIZ

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is looking for a qualified professional for the project “U-LEAD with Europe: Ukraine – Local Empowerment, Accountability and Development Programme” to fill the position of the

Policy Advisor (Recovery and Development)

(internal SAP code: Decentralization Advisor)

(full-time, Sumy)

In the last few years, Ukraine has developed and adopted various laws in favor of an ambitious decentralisation reform, which was meant to reshape the relations between the national, regional and local levels and build institutional capacity. Given the important new tasks, responsibilities and financial resources that local self-governments were given, the implementation of the reform required to be accompanied by expert advice, trainings and diverse support measures. U-LEAD (Ukraine-Local Empowerment, Accountability and Development) with Europe was launched to become a special measure conducted as a multi-donor action by the EU and its member states Germany, Estonia, Sweden, Denmark, Poland and Slovenia to support the Ukrainian government in the implementation of the decentralization reform.

The position holder will perform the following tasks:

• Delivers consultations, trainings and other capacity development and experience exchange measures for hromadas on recovery and development topics primarily focusing on recovery and development planning, recovery projects management, management of recovery processes in municipalities, etc.
• Participate in the internal Task Forces, contributes with inputs, materials, presentations on strategic planning, recovery planning, recovery projects and processes management.
• Contributes to the preparation and delivery of online courses on recovery and development topics.
• Coordinates the organisation of trainings and professional advice to hromadas with short-term contracted experts according to GIZ values, standards and rules. Contributes to the quality assurance of the experts’ work.
• Contributes to U-DATA monitoring systems with the data on provided consultations, provides to Administrative Officer responsible for the data entry into U-DATA data for all events (e.g. trainings, seminars, conferences) within his/her responsibility as well as further necessary data (e.g. trainers, good practices, support to municipalities, etc.) according to U-DATA guidelines.
• Follows personal data protection rules during handling of participant lists and entry of personal data into U-DATA.
• Collects and analyses hromadas’ feedback on challenges they face as well as their needs in amending policy and legislation in the field of the Policy Adviser’s expertise.
• Provides consultations and advice on cross-cutting topics such as integrity and anti-corruption, while applying a gender-sensitive approach.
• Participates and contributes to public discussions and policy dialogue events aimed at supporting reforms’ implementation, contributes to U-LEAD communication and visibility activities.
• Participates and contributes to the strategic and operational planning, monitoring and reporting of U-LEAD Regional Office in the respective oblast.
• Provides short reports and pictures from the attended events on time upon request.
• Contributes to the overall knowledge and data management of U-LEAD Regional Office in the respective oblast.
• Collects good practices and success stories, checks their progression over time, and shares the information in the respective field for public awareness raising and communication purposes.
• Provides technical support to international and local experts during their field visits. Communicates regularly with local stakeholders.
• Communicates and cooperates effectively with the colleagues in the Regional Office, the U-LEAD team and other GIZ projects in Ukraine.
• Ensures discreet behaviour vis-a-vis third parties in all internal matters.

Required qualifications, competences and experience:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Public Administration, Management or other relevant fields.

Professional experience

• At least 2 years’ work experience in strategic planning, project management, local or regional development and recovery in public service (state or local self-government bodies and institutions) or in an NGO.
• Proven track record of active involvement in the implementation of the decentralisation reform for the period of minimum 2 years.

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Sound knowledge of the fundamental principles of local self-government, its tasks and resource base.
• Good knowledge of municipal partnership and cooperation topics.
• Understanding of approaches and requirements for donor support and investment attraction.
• Deep understanding of the specific set-up, its actors and political environment of the respective oblast.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Team player with excellent communication skills, including public outreach and media relations.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• High degree of self-organisation.
• Very good Ukrainian language skills. English is an asset.
• Good computer skills (MS Office Suite, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).
• Availability for frequent travel within the assigned oblast.

We offer:

• Official employment;
• Salary fixed in EUR, performance-related bonuses and 13th salary;
• Medical insurance, 29 vacation days annually;
• Language classes, hard and soft skills trainings;
• Individual and group psychological support;
• Possible remote and flexible work;
• Meaningful and valuable work, international environment.

Employment conditions

The assignment starts as soon as possible. It’s a full-time position with 40-hours working week. Position is open in Sumy Regional Office of U-LEAD with Europe. Remote mode of work is possible. The contract duration is till 31.10.2024.

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and offers an attractive working environment with opportunities for skill enhancement.

Application

Application comprising of the candidate’s CV and a cover letter in the English language explaining the motivation to apply for the job is to be sent until COB 26 January 2024, Friday.

By sending the application the candidate gives the consent for the personal data processing for recruitment processes solely. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process.

2024-01-12T13:25:53.000 2024-02-10T23:59:59.000 Full time TELECOMMUTE Україна Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH