National Advocacy and Government Liaison Manager

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine; full-time office work, with hybrid work possible after the probation period. Travel to other locations in Ukraine may be required for up to 30% of the time. The position is open to Ukrainian citizens.

Company

hirify.global is an international humanitarian non-governmental organization supporting people affected by conflict and disaster in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities.

What you will do

• Track and analyze Ukrainian legislative, policy, and political developments relevant to humanitarian and early recovery assistance.
• Conduct stakeholder and political economy analysis covering government, donor, civil society, and partner organizations.
• Support policy briefs, position papers, campaign materials, and advocacy strategy development.
• Build and maintain relationships with Ukrainian ministries, agencies, departments, and regional authorities.
• Prepare official communications and manage documentation for International Technical Assistance project registration and re-registration.
• Represent IRC in NGO advocacy groups, coordinate with partners, and support staff capacity-building on government engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science, foreign policy, development studies, law, public relations, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in advocacy, policy, or government-liaison work.
• Experience with research methods, primary and secondary data collection, stakeholder analysis, or political economy analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of Ukrainian government institutions, relevant legislation, policy-making processes, and government engagement protocols.
• Excellent English and fluent Ukrainian communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical, strategic, interpersonal, diplomatic, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to work under short deadlines.

Nice to have

• NGO experience or prior government-liaison experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working options, including adjusted start and finish times and remote work options.
• Fast-paced, matrix-based work environment with occasional weekend work.
• English classes and unlimited online training courses.
• Life insurance, medical insurance for employees and family members, and psychological support.
• 30 calendar days of annual vacation and up to 10 days of paid medical leave.