Project Advisor

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 Project Advisor will be responsible for: 

• Liaison with and reporting to the Ministry for Recovery, Infrastructure and Transport of Ukraine         
• Records management
• Support to logistics
• Building a data collection tool
• Coordination of project activities and achieving goals in 6 target regions with our local implementing partners
• Building and monitoring strong partner structures with implementation partners

PROJECT COORDINATION 

• Responsible for communication and coordination, cooperation with GIZ headquarters and the GIZ country office for the implementation of assigned activities;
• Compiles the relevant information for joint activities and assignments;
• Participates in monitoring of the activities and achievement of the project indicators; 
• Coordinates relevant project activities with colleagues responsible for activities in other clusters;
• Cooperates with international partners and stakeholders on different levels;
• Arranges and coordinates national and international consultants/experts;

COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKING 

• Prepares input and contributes to communication requirements to the implementing partners (NGOs) and commissioner (BMZ);
• Cooperates with local communities, relevant organizations, non-governmental agencies and individuals in the project environment and with other projects to improve and maintain proper communication of the activities;
• Facilitates regular contact and dialogue with other respective GIZ projects;

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

• Compiles information about respective activities and ensures the transfer of knowledge both internally and externally;
• Participates in the development of ready-to-use strategies and technical concepts, including guidelines, manuals, and procedures;
• Draws up reports and presentation documents;
• Prepares appropriate input for various project reports including annual reports to the donor, and contributes to other reports required by the project director and GIZ Country Office;
• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of the management. 

Required qualifications, professional experience and personal competences:

• Academic degree in public administration, political science, social sciences, economics, health sector or similar field;
• At least 3 years of experience working with an international NGO, national NGO, or in the public sector;
• Experience in cooperation with UNICEF
• Experience in the development of a data collection tool in the heat sector in a crisis context
• Experience in adaptation to climate change 
• Proven ability to work in a politically sensitive context;
• Proven experience and willingness to work in a multidisciplinary project team;
• Excellent language skills (written and oral) in Ukrainian and English are required. Knowledge of German is an asset;
• Excellent organizational, social and communication skills and proven ability to meet deadlines;
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Very good working knowledge of digital tools and technologies for information processing, communication, problem solving and computer applications (e.g. MS Office) as an independent user;
• Ability and willingness to travel within Ukraine and abroad
• Experience in governance would be an asset

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

By sending the application you give the consent for the personal data processing for recruitment processes solely according to GIZ data privacy regulations. You can familiarize yourself with these regulations by the link Data protection | GIZ.