About LAW
Founded in 2013, Legal Action Worldwide is an independent non‑profit organisation comprised of human rights lawyers and jurists, united in the 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 conflict‑affected and fragile contexts across 18 countries, including South Sudan, Sudan, Tigray, Somalia, Lebanon, Syria, Ukraine, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. The organisation undertakes creative accountability strategies, including strategic litigation at national, regional and international levels; in 2024 it secured 206 favourable decisions at national, regional and international courts. It also provides technical assistance to strengthen justice institutions so they are equipped to uphold the rule of law and promote accountability.
Vision: A world where all victims and survivors have access to justice, so that impunity is no longer a barrier to sustainable peace.
The Position
The Programme Coordinator will provide comprehensive support to the Programme Manager across all activities ranging from legal matters to partnership development and will advocate passionately for LAW’s programme to diverse audiences.
Location & Duration
Where: The position will be based in Kyiv. Applicants must have the legal right to work in Ukraine. Staff are expected to work from LAW’s office in central Kyiv most days, with some flexibility.
Duration: Full‑time 12‑month contract, with possible extension if funding allows.
Salary: $3,300–$3,600 gross per month, based on experience, plus benefits.
Responsibilities
* Organise and participate in outreach activities: 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 atrocity crimes and human rights violations in Ukraine as required.
* Produce analytical materials, including research memos, that inform decision‑making and serve as a basis for legal actions or advocacy.
* Plan and organise events, training courses, field visits, missions, and witness interviews.
* Maintain communication with partners, track and review their work, and recommend improvements to coordination and joint activities.
* Assist in building new partnerships with Ukrainian and international NGOs, government authorities, and UN agencies, and maintain existing external partnerships.
* Support the Communications and Advocacy Coordinator by drafting, editing, and distributing content such as publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, speeches, and other promotional materials.
* Support the Programme Manager with monitoring, evaluation and learning (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.
* Organise internal and external meetings, preparing agendas and taking notes.
* Attend and contribute to meetings with partners and key stakeholders as required.
* Manage office supplies in coordination with external service providers.
* Liaise with Global HR and Finance to ensure administrative procedures are followed accurately and updated for the programme team.
* Support procurement: obtain quotes, prepare bid analyses, and oversee the procurement process.
* Organise travel, accommodation, and venue bookings for events and teams.
* Own the individual workplan and internal administrative calendars to ensure progress toward programme goals and key deadlines.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in development studies, international relations, law, or a related field.
* Minimum 5 years of relevant experience working within the NGO sector, as part of a human rights, legal aid or legal accountability programme.
* Flexible and familiar with the volatile and unpredictable nature of working in conflict environments, including understanding of the context of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
* Strong research and analytical skills with a track record of drafting analytical materials and research memoranda on legal issues (desirable).
* Demonstrated experience delivering M&E activities and reporting.
* Track record of establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with Ukrainian or international NGOs or government institutions (desirable).
* Experience designing and implementing capacity‑building, outreach, or advocacy campaigns (desirable).
* Demonstrated experience delivering on programme expenditures, overseeing compliance procedures, or undertaking logistical and security duties.
* Fluent in Ukrainian; excellent written and oral communication in English.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage tasks from initiation to completion.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong technical literacy.
Equal Opportunity
This position is open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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