Programme Coordinator (Ukraine)

ABOUT LAW

Founded in 2013, Legal Action Worldwide is an independent non-profit organisation comprised of human rights lawyers and jurists, united in our belief that those who have experienced grave human rights violations and international crimes, should receive targeted, survivor-centred, gender-competent, and trauma-informed support to access the justice they deserve.

LAW’s teams work in/on conflict-affected and fragile contexts across 18 countries including South Sudan, Sudan, Tigray, Somalia, Lebanon, Syria, Ukraine, Sri Lanka and Myanmar, combining national and international expertise to provide legal redress to the most vulnerable. LAW undertakes creative accountability strategies, including strategic litigation at national, regional and international levels. In 2024, we secured 206 favourable decisions at national, regional and international courts. Alongside this, we provide technical assistance to strengthen justice institutions to ensure they are equipped to uphold the rule of law and promote accountability.

Our vision: A world where all victims and survivors have access to justice, so that impunity is not a barrier to sustainable peace.

ABOUT THE ROLE

LAW seeks an experienced Programme Coordinator to support the delivery and implementation of its Programme in Ukraine. You will work closely and in collaboration with the Programme Manager and partners playing a crucial role in effectively executing the programme activities. Key project activities include capacity building, such as training, legal research, legal assistance to Ukrainian survivors and victims, including litigation on their behalf.

MORE ABOUT THIS POSITION

Where: The position will be based in Kyiv. You must have the legal right to work in Ukraine.

Staff are expected to work from LAW’s office in central Kyiv most days, but some flexibility is available subject to management’s discretion.

Duration: This position is funded full-time on a 12-month contract. Extension is possible, subject to funding.

Salary: Salary range $3,300 - $3,600 gross per month (based on experience) plus benefits.

MORE DETAIL

You will provide comprehensive support to the Programme Manager across all activities ranging from legal matters to partnership development and advocate passionately for LAW’s programme to diverse audiences.

The Programme Coordinator will perform duties in accordance with the responsibilities outlined below:

Programme

• Organise and participate in outreach activities, including capacity building, awareness raising, and advocacy.
• Support the LAW team and partners in developing materials for legal information and assistance campaigns.
• Conduct legal or desk research on topics relevant to atrocity crimes and human rights violations in Ukraine as and when required.
• Produce analytical materials, including research memos, that will inform decision-making processes within the organisation and may also serve as the basis for legal actions or advocacy efforts.
• Plan and organise events, training courses, field visits, missions, and interviews of witnesses.

Partnerships, Advocacy, and Communications

• Maintain communication with LAW's partners in Ukraine, track and review their work, and make recommendations on how to improve coordination and joint activities.
• Assist the team with building new partnerships with Ukrainian and international NGOs, government authorities, and UN agencies, as well as maintaining existing external partnerships.
• Support the Communications and Advocacy Coordinator as necessary by drafting, editing, and distributing content, including publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, speeches, and other promotional materials.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

• Support the Programme Manager with implementation of MEL activities and use of M&E tools to record information.
• Contribute to drafting narrative reporting; liaise with partners to ensure timely reporting.
• Compile and analyse global indicators for monthly reporting.

Admin and Logistics

• Organise internal and external meetings, assisting with preparing agendas and note-taking.
• Attend and contribute to meetings with partners and key stakeholders as and when required.
• Manage and overseeing office supplies in coordination with external service providers.
• Liaise regularly with Global HR and Finance to ensure that administrative procedures are being followed accurately, kept up-to-date, and disseminated to the programme team.
• Support the procurement process, obtaining quotes from suppliers and consultants, and prepare bid analysis.
• Organise ...