The American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine (AmCham Ukraine) is Ukraine’s most powerful international business association that has been serving 600+ members in Ukraine since 1992, delivering the shared voice of US, international, and Ukrainian companies, who invested over $50 billion in Ukraine and remain committed to the country till today, during the war.
AmCham Ukraine is looking for a motivated and skilled Policy Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will manage the daily operations of the cooperation with the international financial institutions (IFIs) and development finance institutions (DFIs) as well as the Government of Ukraine (GoU).
Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the cooperation with the IFIs and DFIs as well as the GoU, including arranging relevant discussions, policy-related events, and international delegation visits with a focus on financial opportunities for the private sector on the path of Ukraine’s recovery
- Maintain dynamic relationships with relevant stakeholders from Ukraine’s central bank, government, parliament, IFIs, such as the IMF, World Bank, IFC, EBRD, etc.
- Analyze policy developments to identify risks and opportunities for the business community
- Develop content for publishing on the website for Ukraine’s Recovery section
- Promote FLIFI activities among current and prospective members
- Coordinate and manage day-to-day operations of the FLIFI platform, including drafting agenda, minutes, reports, and follow-up business correspondence and organizing monthly meetings within the following platforms: Anti-Money Laundering Working Group, Chief Risk Officers Club, Chief Financial Officers Club
- Maintain internal communication among FLIFI members in English and Ukrainian
- Prepare and facilitate the implementation of the FLIFI priorities and ensure proper effectiveness and success rate
- Present and voice the FLIFI position during meetings with stakeholders
- Proactively inform the FLIFI members on all related developments in relevant spheres, gathering and compiling feedback thereon
- Coordinate internal discussions and development of the FLIFI products, including position and analytical papers, amendments and proposals to legislation and regulatory acts, statements, as well as social media and media engagements together with the Communications Team
- Arrange meetings with stakeholders and other relevant parties to move the FLIFI priorities forward
- Prepare talking points for the AmCham Ukraine Leadership for the meetings with stakeholders
- Performing other tasks as assigned by the AmCham Ukraine Leadership
Essential Skills:
- Solid analytical background enabling the individual to understand banking-related topics and issues as well as draft letters/ position papers/ statements
- Proven experience in policy analysis, stakeholder coordination, or project management
- Ability to thoroughly monitor the legislative and regulatory environment and identify the potentially problematic issues for AmCham Ukraine member companies, further develop effective action plans for their mitigation
- Ability to coordinate and move forward with the implementation of taken decisions in a quick and high-quality manner, in line with internal procedures and values
- Motivated quick learner, able to set and reach task-related goals
- Ability to advance initiatives aimed at the improvement of legislative and normative acts in relevant spheres
- Proficient English and Ukrainian language skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally
- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a solid customer-driven focus
- Team player able to work within organizations’ policies and procedures with limited supervision
- Experience in government institutions/ NGOs would be advantageous
We offer:
- A challenging full-time position in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment
- Inspirational team
- Individual and professional growth opportunities
- Additional benefits include full medical insurance, accident life insurance, extra vacation week, an annual bonus program, etc.
Qualified candidates are expected to send their applications by August 23, 2024, COB (please, fill in the form below).
We thank all applicants; however, we will contact only short-listed candidates.
