Менеджер/ка із зв’язків з громадськістю

Location: Kyiv  or any other location under Ukrainian Government’s control

Contract: Full Time 

Start date: 1 November 2023 (TBC) 

About the Project:  

Supervising and Monitoring Ukraine’s Reconstruction Funds (SMURF) is an initiative led by the Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies (CFCS) in partnership with the Better Regulation Delivery Office (BRDO) in Ukraine that aims to strengthen the integrity and resilience of the financial system in Ukraine. The project focuses on the delivery of in-person and online events, training and study tours to key selected civil society actors involved in the monitoring and management of Ukraine’s reconstruction funds. 

The Project Team is seeking the Outreach Manager who will work with policies and legislation affecting government, private sector and civil society actors in Ukraine on the integrity and resilience of Ukraine’s financial system to combat potential reconstruction-related money laundering connected with the flow of reconstruction funding.  The Outreach Manager will assist in shaping policies that help to address integrity challenges in Ukraine’s reconstruction funding, and devising strategies to ensure they are taken on board and put into practice by policymakers in governments, the private sector and civil society organisations.  

Key tasks  

• Identify, map, and continuously update a comprehensive stakeholder analysis;
• Monitor ongoing activities of the key institutions involved in the reconstruction process;
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and facilitate relationship-building between these groups and the Project Team;
• Assist in designing and conducting an effective consultation process and produce a document summarizing the conclusions reached as well as the recommendations and steps forward for the work with the Ukrainian Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU, known as the State Financial Monitoring Service) and supervisors of regulated sectors charged with policing the financial system against money laundering; 
• Contribute to public-private sector workshops in Ukraine/online, both as a guest and co-organizer to ensure that key topics related to financial integrity and resilience are reviewed and knowledge is shared; 
• Co-produce regular written outputs in the form of reports based on desk-based research and in-person interviews;

The above list is not exhaustive, the Outreach Manager will be required to undertake such duties that may be reasonably expected within the scope of this role.  

Essential skills and experience:  

• Master’s degree in international relations, economy, law or any other relevant field;
• Self-starter with a proactive and positive approach to work, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team; 
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise work effectively and manage delivery expectations; 
• Exceptional organisational and multi-tasking skills, attention to detail and an ability to prioritise, with a proven track record of working towards and meeting multiple competing deadlines; 
• Ability to use initiative, exercise discretion and decision-making effectively; 
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues across CFCS and BRDO and externally to achieve programme and project-specific objectives; 
• Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage with a variety of internal and external stakeholders from differing professional and cultural backgrounds; 
• Full proficiency in English and Ukrainian. 

• Comprehensive understanding of Ukraine’s reconstruction process including the knowledge of key institutions involved;

• Experience in drafting papers, reports or recommendations;  

Application Process  

To apply, please send the below document at [email protected] 

• Your CV. 
• Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages explaining your interest in the role and any significant relevant skills and/or experience 

 The closing date for applications is 6 p.m. on 15^th October 2023.  

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the closing date brought forward if needed. Early application is encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.