Political Analysis and Coordination Division, the Parliamentary Liaison Officer will contribute to the efficient and effective completion of relevant tasks.
The main task of the Parliamentary Liaison Officer is to assist on all issues related to the SSR-based engagement of the EUAM with the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. Functional coordination of tasks related to EUAM’s engagement with the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine will be ensured by the Parliamentary Liaison Adviser.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Parliamentary Liaison Officer will be required, in accordance with the EUAM Ukraine Mandate, Code of Conduct and the General Service Conditions for Locally Contracted Staff Employed by EUAM Ukraine, Serving in Ukraine, to perform the following tasks:
- Monitor and keep mission management and the relevant mission members informed of SSR-related developments in Parliament, including any legislative initiatives relevant for the Mission’s mandate;
- Provide analysis and advice to mission management and the relevant mission members on the SSR related developments in Parliament, the legislative process, its stages and the Parliament Rules of Procedure;
- Assist the Line Manager and the Parliamentary Liaison Adviser in the preparation and implementation of the Mission’s projects in support of the Parliament;
- Facilitate contacts between the Mission and members of Parliament and provide support in developing, planning and organizing meetings and events; take notes/minutes;
- Collect and analyse information contained in communications and publications received from different sources;
- Support with working translation/interpretation if needed (and no mission interpreter is available) from English to Ukrainian language and vice-versa;
- Perform administrative duties, draft e-mails, memos, letters and other requested documents as required;
- Maintain, develop, and file documents and recorded data in appropriate databases, spreadsheets and all data-related files;
- Handle information with confidentiality and discretion;
- Perform any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager.

Qualifications and experience
Eligibility criteria:
- Enjoy full civil rights and have no criminal records;
- Citizenship of Ukraine and/or holding permanent resident and work permits according to Ukrainian laws;
- Successful completion of university studies attested by a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Social Sciences, Linguistics/Philology, Diplomacy or a closely related field of study (Bachelor's degree is a requirement);
- After having obtained the university degree, at least five (5) years of relevant and proven full-time professional experience in the private and/or public sector.

Essential criteria:
- Be physically fit to perform the duties relating to the post;
- Professional fluency in English and Ukrainian languages, both oral and written;
- Excellent knowledge of Verkhovna Rada structure and functioning and good knowledge of Ukrainian Governmental Institutions;
- Knowledge of the political, cultural and security situation in Ukraine, especially in the areas of a parliamentary affairs and Civilian Security Sector Reform;
- Very good knowledge and experience of Office Suite Package;
- Experience in positions requiring excellent drafting, analytical and organizational skills.

Additional advantageous assets:
- Professional experience in an EU and/or International environment;
- Knowledge of and practical experience in project management;
- Experience of working in an intercultural environment, with respect of diversity;
- Experience in change management and consultation of government authorities would be a significant advantage.

Personality assets:
- Have strong sense of initiative, responsibility and autonomy;
- Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion when dealing with information;
- Ability to build and maintain productive and cooperative working relationships with other staff members of EUAM-Ukraine as well as with staff members of EU instruments, international partners, and local authorities;
- Ability to deal cooperatively and courteously with people, including outside contacts;
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to deliver high quality of work in a timely manner even under pressure;
- Ability to perform on-call and irregular working schedule if required.

to apply — https://www.euam-ukraine.eu/our-mission/vacancies/

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