National Advocacy and Government Liaison Manager

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

This position will be based in Kyiv, with occasional travel to other locations in Ukraine as necessary. This position is open for Ukrainian citizens. Job Summary The National Advocacy and Government Liaison Manager supports IRC Ukraine’s national advocacy and government-liaison work, with a strong focus on political and policy analysis, stakeholder mapping, and institutional relationship-building. Working closely with, and under the strategic direction of, the IRC Ukraine Policy, Advocacy and Communications Coordinator, this role provides the analytic and on-the-ground liaison work that underpins IRC Ukraine’s national advocacy positioning. This person will support the identification, establishment, and maintenance of effective communication channels with relevant Ukrainian national – including ministries, agencies, and departments – in areas relevant to IRC programming, and will conduct policy research, analysis, and stakeholder mapping to inform IRC’s advocacy efforts. The person will also provide support and guidance to program teams in terms of coherent engagement with the public institutions across all levels of governance.

Main Responsibilities Reporting to the Policy, Advocacy and Communications Coordinator, the National Advocacy and Government Liaison Manager will:

Analysis and research

• Track, monitor, and analyze national legislative and policy developments relevant to humanitarian and early recovery assistance in Ukraine, producing regular internal analysis notes and briefings.
• Conduct stakeholder and political economy analysis – mapping key government, donor, and civil society actors and their positions, interests, and influence – to inform IRC Ukraine’s advocacy strategy and positioning.
• Provide research and analytical inputs, drawing on primary and secondary data collection, to support the Policy, Advocacy and Communications Coordinator, as well as program teams, in developing position papers, briefs, and campaign materials.
• Stay up to date on political developments in-country that may affect IRC’s humanitarian and early recovery programming, and flag implications to the Policy, Advocacy and Communications Coordinator.

Government and institutional liaison

• Support the identification, establishment, and maintenance of effective relationships with relevant Ukrainian national and regional authorities, including ministries, agencies, and departments relevant to IRC programming.
• Coordinate and facilitate communication between IRC Ukraine and relevant authorities, ensuring timely and accurate dissemination of information as needed.
• Advise and draft official communications to government authorities and bodies as required.
• Prepare and manage documentation for International Technical Assistance (ITA) project registration and re-registration in line with Cabinet of Ministers procedures, including official letters, Memorandums of Understanding, and associated annexes; coordinate internally on procurement plans, MoU review, and translation, and externally with donors and government authorities to secure approvals; monitor the progress of submitted applications.

Advocacy support and representation

• Support the development and implementation of IRC Ukraine’s policy and advocacy strategy, under the direction of the Policy, Advocacy and Communications Coordinator and in coordination with program colleagues and partner organizations.
• Support IRC representation in the Ukraine NGO advocacy working group, contributing IRC’s analysis and positions to jointly agreed advocacy priorities and initiatives.
• Cultivate relationships with civil society actors and partner organizations to support c…