Head of Business Administration Ukraine (%)
As a key member of the Ukraine Country Management Team, the Head of Business Administration oversees, guides, and supports all administrative and financial activities for Swisscontact in Ukraine. In this pivotal role, you will ensure operational efficiency and the robustness of our administrative systems, driving continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goals. Reporting directly to the Country Director Ukraine and with technical direction from the Head of Business Administration Eastern Europe, you will provide critical insights to support sound decision-making and sustainable growth. The position is a core part of the Ukraine Country Management team. The starting date for this position is early 6. Contract duration is 2 years with option of renewal.
Important note
The position is based in Kyiv, Ukraine, with occasional travel within Eastern Europe region. Due to the critical situation and risks involved, this is considered a non-family duty station. For this international position we only consider candidates who have worked in countries beyond their home country.Head of Business Administration Ukraine (%)
Contract typeLimitedWorking locationKyivTasks
Lead and oversee financial planning, budgeting, and monitoring for Swisscontact Ukraine. Collaborate closely with Country Business Administrators, Regional Corporate Project Accountant and Head of BA Eastern Europe to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Ensure strict adherence to Swisscontact’s Internal Control System (ICS). Strengthen, harmonize, and implement financial and administrative procedures and tools in line with regional guidelines. Coordinate timely external audits and support the implementation of audit recommendations. Conduct internal audits as required by management. Ensure effective implementation of HR policies, including recruitment, performance management, and compensation reviews. Oversee legal and tax compliance for all Swisscontact operations in Ukraine. Supervise IT infrastructure and support the rollout of digital tools and systems. Advise and support management on critical financial, administrative, and compliance matters. Organize knowledge-sharing initiatives and harmonize best practices across the Country Office. Perform other duties as required by the Country Director or Regional Office.Requirements
Master's degree in business administration, Finance, or related field. Professional certifications CPA, ACCA, Project Management) are deemed advantageous Proven experience in managing country-level operations, including finance, HR, compliance, legal and IT. Experience working in complex and high business growth environments. Strong budgeting, reporting, HR, and IT oversight skills. Familiarity with donor compliance and ERP systems. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Knowledge in Ukrainian or Slavic language will be an advantage. Strong people management skills. Professional experience working outside the country of origin, as this is an expatriate position.Swisscontact offers attractive working conditions in an international and multicultural context. We see our work as a joint effort in an agile organizational culture: mutual respect, trust and teamwork.
We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents: letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, diplomas and references until 5 December 5.
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Swisscontact es una organización de desarrollo independiente y sin fines de lucro, establecida en 9 por representantes del sector privado suizo y la sociedad civil.
Nuestro trabajo de cooperación al desarrollo se centra en liberar el potencial de la iniciativa privada en las economías en desarrollo y en las emergentes. Promovemos el desarrollo económico sostenible y generalizado con el objetivo de crear empleos, mejorar las condiciones de vida de todas las personas y elevar el nivel de bienestar general.
Nuestro compromiso está basado en tres pilares: fortalecemos las competencias de las personas para que mejoren sus oportunidades de empleo y sus fuentes de ingresos, mejoramos la competitividad de las empresas para que puedan crecer y fortalecer su resiliencia y promovemos sistemas socioeconómicos que propicien el desarrollo integral por una prosperidad sostenible y generalizada.
La organización actualmente cuenta con más de proyectos en países y unos 0 empleados. Tiene su sede en Zúrich, Suiza.
La FundaciónSwisscontact es una organización de desarrollo independiente y sin fines de lucro, establecida en 9 por representantes del sector privado suizo y la sociedad civil. EquipoLas capacidades de nuestros empleados y su prontitud para la acción son decisivas para que nuestros proyectos puedan lograr un impacto sostenible, así como para nuestro éxito a largo plazo. Swisscontact es un empleador atractivo puesto que invierte en una cultura positiva de la gestión y del desempeño laboral. Esto está determinado por nuestra comprensión fundamental de que el desarrollo tiene por objeto servir no sólo a nuestros beneficiarios en los países donde gestionamos proyectos, sino también a nuestros empleados y empleadas.Configurando el desarrollo de forma eficaz Con un enfoque claro en la formación profesional, el emprendimiento, la inclusión financiera y la economía verde, implementamos proyectos que generan ingresos, fomentan el empleo, y permiten cambios estructurales. Todos ellos con arraigo local, orientados al impacto, y en colaboración.Head of Business Administration Ukraine (%)
Contract typeLimitedWorking locationKyiv