Strategic Operations Coordinator (AI Defense Technology)

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine; on-site

Company

hirify.global develops AI-guided air defense interceptors for drones and cruise missiles, together with the software platform that powers them.

What you will do

• Support day-to-day Ukraine operations through document management, scheduling, logistics coordination, reporting, procurement support, and expense tracking.
• Maintain organized records of operational activities, partner interactions, field deployments, and follow-up commitments.
• Coordinate information flow, calendars, calls, and follow-ups between the Kyiv office, Ukrainian partners, and headquarters in Paris.
• Coordinate with Ukrainian defense partners, institutional stakeholders, government contacts, and local vendors.
• Organize field demonstrations, operational showcases, partner visits, team offsites, and institutional meetings in Kyiv.
• Coordinate media access and ensure field activities run smoothly and safely with operational and security teams.

Requirements

• 1–4 years of experience in operations, coordination, project management, administrative support, or a similar role.
• Native Ukrainian speaker required.
• English at B2 level minimum, written and spoken, for daily professional documentation.
• Experience with international teams and cross-cultural communication.
• Strong organization, reliability, discretion, interpersonal skills, and the ability to remain calm in unpredictable environments.
• Interest in defense technology and European security.

Nice to have

• Experience in defense, government, international organizations, NGOs, or technology companies operating in Ukraine.
• Conversational or higher French proficiency.
• Familiarity with Ukrainian defense institutions, procurement structures, or the military ecosystem.
• Experience with media coordination, event management, field logistics, or military support functions.
• Knowledge of defense technology, C-UAS, ISR, autonomous systems, Notion, Google Workspace, or Slack.

Culture & Benefits

• High-trust, high-visibility work in a fast-moving operational environment.
• Direct collaboration between Ukraine operations and the Paris headquarters.
• Exposure to live defense demonstrations and operational showcases.
• Work involving sensitive operational and institutional information, requiring discretion and reliability.