Job Category
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Programme Roles)
Job Subcategory
Development and Humanitarian
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassy in Kyiv is part of a world-wide network representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Programme Manager to join the Embassy’s Humanitarian Team, working on a high-profile programme, in support of a top UK foreign policy objective.
The primary purpose of this position is to manage the delivery of a number of significant projects within the portfolio of humanitarian response and social protection projects in Ukraine, under the UK’s Ukraine Humanitarian Assistance, Response and Protection programme (HARP). The programme currently works through a range of iNGOs, NGO consortia, UN partners, pooled funds and contractors to deliver essential humanitarian assistance and protection, and to bolster the humanitarian response and national support systems.
You will provide relevant support and leadership to ensure excellence in delivery of our programme, as well as contributing insight and expertise to the development of our policy and approach. Working closely with implementers, key stakeholders and colleagues across the Embassy and in the UK, the jobholder will communicate, coordinate and provide advice on the delivery of high-impact, sustainable UK-funded projects in Ukraine. The jobholder will work collaboratively with Humanitarian Advisors, Senior Programme Leads and other Programme Managers from within the Humanitarian Team.
Priorities over the coming months will include mobilising projects within the Embassy’s new programme (HARP); establishing programme management relationships with partners; monitoring and upholding compliance, due diligence, safeguarding, fraud and risks; reviewing partner reporting, and completing the annual and programmatic reviews. Thematic areas of responsibility are likely to change as the context and programme develops.
The programme attracts high levels of ministerial, communications and parliamentary interest and scrutiny. Although this is a fast-paced role, we are a friendly, sociable and welcoming team that places a strong focus on wellbeing, kindness and inclusion.
The role may be extended on a one-year fixed term basis.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Required behaviours
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service
Application deadline
20 August 2025
Grade
Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Type of Position
Full-time, Temporary
Working hours per week
40
Region
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Country/Territory
Ukraine
Location (City)
Kyiv
Type of Post
British Embassy
Number of vacancies
2
Salary Currency
USD
Salary
3,445.38
Type of Salary
monthly
Start Date
1 October 2025
Other benefits and conditions of employment
This is a full-time, fixed-term contract for 13 months, for 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 successful candidate will benefit from:
The British Embassy does not provide a hardship allowance.
Learning and development opportunities:
The jobholder will have access to BE Kyiv’s full learning and development offer, which includes FCDO International Academy.
All applicants should have the right to live and work in Ukraine. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Kyiv is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Ukrainian employment law.
This is an official employment, and the salary is subject to official tax; currently 23%. The salary is a set rate and there are no additional allowances on top.
Additional information
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 be advised that British Diplomatic Missions will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: No requirements
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