Policy Officer (Committees)

The American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine

is looking for

Policy Officer (Committees)

Job Responsibilities:

Ensure effective and proper coordination of the Chamber Infrastructure and Intellectual Property Rights Committees (further – the Committees);

Manage day-to-day the Committees’ operations;

Maintain internal communication among the Committees’ members in English and Ukrainian;

Prepare and facilitate the implementation of the Committees’ priorities and ensure proper effectiveness and success rate;

Proactively inform the Committees’ members on all related developments in relevant spheres, gathering and compiling feedbacks thereon;

Coordinate internal discussions and development of the Committees’ products, including position and analytical papers, amendments and proposals to legislation and regulatory acts, statements as well as social media and media engagements together with B2G Communications and Marketing Teams;

Coordinate external communication with the relevant stakeholders;

Arrange meetings with stakeholders and other relevant parties to move the Committees’ priorities forward;

Prepare talking points for the Chamber and Committees’ Leadership for the meetings with stakeholders;

Present and voice the Committees’ position during meetings with stakeholders;

Promote the Committees’ activities among current and prospective members;

Take part in all other related activities.

Essential Skills:

Strong analytical background enabling the individual to understand topics and issues as well as draft letters/ position papers/ statements on behalf of the Committees;

Ability to thoroughly monitor the legislative and regulatory environment and identify the potentially problematic issues for Chamber member companies, further develop effective action plans for their mitigation;

Ability to coordinate and move forward with implementation of taken decisions in a quick and high-quality manner, in line with internal procedures and values;

Motivated quick learner, able to set and reach task-related goals;

Ability to advance initiatives aimed at improvement of legislative and normative acts in relevant spheres as well as develop the vision of the ways for the Committees;

Proficient English and Ukrainian language skills;

Ability to communicate clearly and professionally;

Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines;

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong customer-driven focus;

Team player able to work within organizations’ policies and procedures with limited supervision;

Experience of working in government institutions would be an advantage.

We offer:

• A challenging full-time position in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment;
• Great team;
• Individual and professional growth opportunities;
• Additional benefits include full medical insurance, accident life insurance, extra vacation week, etc.