Logistics Specialist

During winter, Ukraine’s energy infrastructure faces intensified missile and drone attacks, causing repeated large-scale disruptions, exacerbated by centrally organized supply systems. Outages are especially critical in winter as they target electricity, heating and healthcare, directly impacting vital services for the population, including social welfare facilities and public services. Small and medium-sized municipalities near the front line often lack the capacity to maintain an efficient, sustainable power supply under the war’s added strain and damage. 

To address the pressing need for support in this area, the project “Infrastructure and Municipal Power for Ukraine’s Local Systems (IMPULS)” is planned. The project is financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and will be implemented in selected regions of South and East Ukraine (Sumy, Chernihiv, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Dnipro). Its objective is to stabilize power supply in affected communities by systematically assessing energy needs to enable targeted support and by providing essential equipment, to enhance energy security. It also trains local experts in project management and technical implementation, strengthening long-term electricity provision and increasing the resilience of local structures.

The project is part of the GIZ Ukraine Resilient Society Cluster. The duration of the Action is scheduled from 01.10.2026 to 31.09.2029.

Key responsibilities:

The Logistics Specialist will be responsible for: 

• Service tasks for the project
• Advise other units within GIZ Ukraine on logistics issue

Tasks: 

• Advising the person responsible for the order on logistics issues;
• Networking with national/international contractors and partners;
• (Further) development of the project's logistics concept;
• Coordination of planned transports with the person responsible for the order and other team members;
• Communication and coordination with relevant entities, as well as with Ukrainian partners;
• Coordination of transports, preparation of relevant documentation and customs documents (international technical assistance, humanitarian aid);
• If necessary, assist with inquiries from donors and other institutions;
• Preparing and managing documentation for establishing partnerships and ensure accurate, compliant recording of asset transfers in line with requirements; 
• Support the Project with other issues related to procurement and logistics;
• Generate data for the program’s M&E system

Required qualifications, professional experience and personal competences:

• Completed commercial training or university studies in the field of logistics management (e.g. humanitarian logistics), and/or in other disciplines with a corresponding work connection;
• At least 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in logistics, particularly within international technical assistance and/or humanitarian aid projects;
• Good knowledge of logistics processes related to the implementation of international technical assistance projects in Ukraine;
• Good understanding of Ukrainian legislation governing international technical assistance;
• Strong analytical skills and proven experience in analyzing, streamlining, and optimizing logistics and operational processes;
• Confident use of MS Office applications, especially MS Excel;
• Organizational and coordination talent, quick comprehension, analytical way of thinking and affinity for numbers, as well as high problem-solving and networking skills;
• Ideally good knowledge of GIZ, including a broad understanding of German and international foreign and security policy;
• High reliability, flexible, forward-looking and independent way of working, good ability to work in a team;
• Business fluent English skills required, further language skills are an advantage (especially knowledge of German), native in Ukrainian;
• High competencies of communication and interaction.

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 flexible and remote work (depending on projects’ needs up to 10 days a month within Ukrainian border). 
• Meaningful and valuable work, international environment.

Employment conditions:

Full-time position with 40-hours working week. Place of assignment is Kyiv. The assignment starts as of 01.12.2026. The contract duration will be 12 months with the possibility of prolongation.

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. 

We particularly encourage veterans and people with disabilities to apply.

Application:

We are looking forward to receiving your application in English, comprising your CV and a Cover letter explaining your motivation to apply for the job to @email until COBWednesday, October 28, 2026. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process.

Candidates are requested to submit their documents with the following title:

• Surname Name_CV
• Surname Name_Cover letter

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