Business Development and Partnership Coordinator

Helvetas is an organization specialized in development cooperation and humanitarian response, anchored in Switzerland. Our vision is a just world in which all people determine the course of their lives in dignity and security, using environmental resources in a sustainable manner.

For our Ukraine team based in Kyiv we are looking for a Business Development and Partnership Coordinator for Ukraine to join our organisation as soon as possible or upon agreement.

**YOUR MAIN TASKS**:
**Strategy: Contributes to strategy/roadmap for Ukraine by mapping and monitoring business development opportunities.**
- Coordinate with the operational unit set up for the purpose of strengthening the positioning of Helvetas in Ukraine and Country Director on the implementation of planned activities approved by the steering committee for Ukraine.
- Contribute to the development of a country strategy / roadmap for Ukraine through necessary research and analysis in link with business development opportunities.
- Regularly report to the Country Director on progress and trends iterations on donors of interest for Helvetas.

**Positioning: Networking with and communication to donors and local stakeholders is significantly improved, leading to a higher recognition of the value-added of Helvetas in Ukraine**
- Support the Country Director / Special EE Coordinator in Ukraine in enhancing the networking with donors and relevant local stakeholders (research on contacts, guidance on and necessary inputs on communication etc.).
- Coordinate networking and communication activities with the HuResp coordinator, the regional program unit, and ongoing projects in Ukraine.
- Represent Helvetas in donor related events and contributes to making Helvetas work known and visible amongst donors community.

**Business development: Concepts and proposals are developed in cooperation with ongoing HuResp and development initiatives in Ukraine (nexus), leading to the acquisition of new projects.**
- Scope different funding opportunities and develop and early radar system jointly with the Country Director / Special EE Coordinator for Ukraine which will allow for timely positioning and preparation.
- Initiate and coordinate the development of concepts and proposals for the acquisition of new projects and coordinate necessary and relevant activities.
- Coordinate and contribute to the development of proposals in response to tenders / calls from donors.
- Build and strengthen the capacities, systems and processes of the Ukraine country team in conducting activities related to business development, ensuring also their alignment to organizational strategies.
- Encourage, support, coordinate results-oriented exchanges between ongoing activities (HuResp and development projects) in Ukraine, leading to innovative and new concepts, proposals, or projects.

**YOUR QUALIFICATIONS**:

- University degree or equivalent in international affairs/development/humanitarian action.
- Experience in business development, coordination, proposal development, networking and representation. Experience with nexus positioning, MSD approaches and circular economy are encouraged. Experience in Eastern Europe and preferably in Ukraine are strong assets.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience abroad in coordination and business development positions for an International NGO. One year experience in humanitarian contexts, including volatile environments is a strong asset.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; sensitive to cultural values and good listener. A flexible mind-set, combined with a structured way of working.
- Good command of English. Ukrainian and Russian are strong assets. French, Italian and German are appreciated.
- Advanced IT skills, preferable: Completed Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) course or readiness to do it.***

**OUR OFFER**:
We offer you an interesting challenge in a motivated team with attractive working conditions. You can expect a flexible and result oriented work environment with attractive conditions.