Advocacy Advisor – Ukraine

About the role

The Policy and Advocacy Adviser will support the NRC Ukraine Country Office in shaping and delivering advocacy initiatives that influence humanitarian policies and protect vulnerable populations. Working in a complex, volatile environment, the adviser will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to strengthen NRC’s voice on protection and recovery issues.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement advocacy strategies aligned with NRC’s humanitarian objectives in Ukraine.
• Conduct research, policy analysis and produce briefing notes to inform advocacy positions.
• Coordinate and build alliances with NGOs, government bodies, UN agencies and other partners.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, trainings and facilitation sessions for internal and external audiences.
• Monitor legislative and policy developments affecting humanitarian operations and report findings.

Required profile

• Proven experience in the humanitarian sector, especially in recovery and complex contexts.
• Background in advocacy or policy work with NGOs is an asset.
• Strong understanding of humanitarian programming, protection principles and the Ukrainian context.
• Fluent in English and Ukrainian, both written and spoken.
• Legally eligible to work in Ukraine; no visa sponsorship available.

Required skills

• Research and policy analysis.
• Stakeholder coordination and alliance building.
• Presentation, training and facilitation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Ukrainian.