Ukrainian National Environmental Non-Governmental Organization “MAMA-86”, one of the most renowned, committed, outstanding and experienced Ukrainian environmental NGOs announces a job opening for the position of Programme Director. Great opportunity for qualified Ukrainians to come back from abroad!

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating planning, project proposals writing and reporting on the overall organization's issue activities (Greening of development policies and practice, sustainable water and sanitation, safe management of chemicals and waste)
• Taking the lead in the “greening” direction of work, including advocacy, policy, information and public education, analytical works according existing Strategic plan
• Representing the organization in public advisory bodies, expert groups, conferences at the national and international levels
• Preparing analytical documents and policy reports in relevant thematic areas
• Coordinating local branches' operations in the “greening” thematic area, specifically, by means of MAMA-86 network projects

Qualification requirements:

• University degree or equivalent (post graduate degree in environment will be considered an advantage) in one or more of the following: water science or engineering, biology or earth sciences, environmental sciences, economics, social sciences or management. European studies (studying abroad will be deemed an advantage);
• Excellent communication and management skills and demonstrable capacity to lead a multidisciplinary team and to work with government institutions;
• Good analytical and writing skills proven with the past work (studies, publications);
• Responsibility, initiative, capability of working in a team
• Fluent in Ukrainian and English (French will be an asset)
• More “doer” than “thinker” is preferable

General professional experience and knowledge

• Experience in managing projects at non-government or international organizations (international technical assistance projects)
• General experience demonstrating an understanding of principles of formulating and implementing governmental policies and carrying out NGO activities
• Familiarity with problems of Ukraine's environmental policies; good understanding of EU environmental policies and law
• Knowledge of Rio process on Sustainable Development
• The candidate understands and shares the principles and specifics of the NGO Mama 86, based on 25 years of its experience

Terms and Conditions of Employment:

• Full time employment,
• Challenging, but extremely interesting job,
• Long-term cooperation,
• Commensurate remuneration.

Qualified candidates are invited to e-mail their CV with a motivation letter in English at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by June, 24, 2015. Early applicants are welcome and will be first considered by the Coordination Board on May, 19. Further information on the organization is available on mama-86.org.ua.