Programme Associate

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine Two full-time consultancy positions, one-year fixed term. Start date as soon as possible.

The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) is an independent academic institution based in Sweden. In May 2025, RWI and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) entered a historic partnership to implement the “Human Rights Infrastructure for Ukraine 2025–2027” (HRIU) project. This initiative aims to strengthen Ukraine's human rights protections as the country advances in its reconstruction and European Union accession process, particularly focusing on judiciary and fundamental rights requirements. The HRIU project builds upon RWI engagement in Ukraine, including projects supported by the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Swedish Institute.

This role is part of RWIs growing presence in Ukraine. We are also recruiting a Deputy Country Director and Programme officers, as well as a Finance and Administration Officer in Lund who will support the Ukraine programme part-time.

The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Ukraine’s transformation and EU accession, through the strengthening of justice institutions and human rights protections.

As Programme Associate, your primary responsibility is to provide administrative support to RWI’s programmes in Ukraine to facilitate the efficient planning, implementation and follow-up of the programmes.

You will:

• Assist with logistical and administrative arrangements relating to the implementation of programme activities, including: making travel arrangements; identifying and booking activity venues; communication with and necessary administrative support to resource persons, participants and partners; preparing, sourcing and ordering equipment and materials; collecting and filing activity documentation; and preparing and summarising information for reports.
• Maintain and file records of expenditure, process invoices and claims for payments and track payments relating to the carrying out of programme activities.
• Prepare periodic information on programme expenditures.
• Periodic travel to programme activity sites to facilitate the implementation of programme activities.

Required qualifications and experience:

• At least 3-5 years of experience of relevant administrative and service-oriented work.
• Relevant education/training concerning e.g. office administration, financial administration, service-oriented work and/or event planning.
• Knowledge of project administration.
• Strong administrative, organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English and Ukrainian with excellent writing skills.
• Supportive of a learning organisation with a strong willingness to share knowledge.
• Flexible and proactive mindset with a desire to continuously improve work performance.
• Strong supportive and service-minded attitude as well as a high sense of responsibility and commitment with strong attention to detail.
• Cultural sensitivity.

We offer a meaningful and challenging role in a respected international organisation, where your work will directly contribute to justice and rights for all.

How to apply: Submit your application no later than 8 June, including a cover letter and CV.

For inquiries regarding the position, please contact Deputy Director Operations Jason Naum at jason.naum@rwi.lu.se.

For more information on the HRIU project and RWI's partnership with Sida, please refer to the official press release: 🔗 Press Release: Historic Partnership to Strengthen Ukraine’s Human Rights Infrastructure toward EU Accession (https://rwi.lu.se/news/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)