Good to have:

• Contract management experience;
• Experience of managing a wide network of stakeholders;
• Relevant background working with international or national non-government organisations, (I/NGOs), governments, multilaterals and other donors;
• Experience of working in the following areas: development, reform, energy or other relevant areas;
• Over 5 years of experience in financial management.

This is a full-time and fixed-term position with possibility of extension(subject to funding), of 40 working hours per week including 1 hour per day for lunch. 

The start date mentioned in the advert is just an expected start date. The appointment can start earlier or later depending on several factors.

The Embassy is a committed and friendly team, which has stayed strong and united despite the enormous challenges following Russia’s illegal and unprovoked invasion on 24 February 2022. The staff share a strong feeling that their work really matters. The Russian invasion has strengthened the resolve of the team and the people of Ukraine. 

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Ukraine. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background and security clearance.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Ukraine is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Ukrainian employment law.

The successful candidate will benefit from:

1. Shortened working hours (British Embassy Kyiv operates from 9:00 to 17:00 with one-hour lunch break) and the culture of not working late.
2. 24 days of annual leave and additional public and privilege holidays .
3. Medical and dental plan (non-contributory for the employee and contributory for qualified dependants).
4. Full salary compensation in case of absence (health incapacity) due to illness or injury.
5. System of performance-based bonuses for high-achievers every twelve months.
6. Job-related equipment provided by the Embassy and no work communications conducted through personal devices.
7. Overall good working environment.
8. Active Social Committee (team get-togethers, Christmas Party etc.) as well as opportunity to attend some cultural events shared by the Ambassador.
9. FCDO learning and development package including internal learning resources and the possibility to attend training and conferences abroad (in the UK, Poland and other countries).
10. Ability to hasten Ukrainian’s victory though own’s work and support the country’s recovery from consequences of war. Currently ER&R leads on supporting the Government of Ukraine to bolster its economy and secure and rebuild its critical infrastructure and the successful candidate is expected to support efforts in those areas.

Learning and development opportunities: 

BE Kyiv will provide a full induction supported by other finance managers in the Embassy team.  The job holder should complete the relevant HMG Programme Manager, procurement and financial courses once taken up the position.

The jobholder will have access to British Embassy Kyiv’s full learning and development offer, which includes the FCDO Diplomatic Academy.  

This role provides an excellent opportunity to learn about the role of an Embassy and international relations / diplomacy in Ukraine.

*Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”. We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen. 

Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.

The British Embassy does not pay for travel related expense incurred in interviews (including Security Check) or accept any financial risk, including cancelation or reschedule costs. The British Embassy will not meet the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.