Ro3kvit is hiring: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Location: Kyiv (hybrid)Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
● Manage the consolidated organizational budget, maintain financial discipline, and forecast resource needs.● Oversee grant-related budgets and ensure compliance with donor financial and administrative requirements.● Develop and implement internal policies, procedures, and operational processes that ensure transparency, efficiency, and alignment with organizational goals.● Ensure effective daily operations and translate strategic decisions into clear, actionable steps.● Build and maintain healthy team dynamics, including recruitment, onboarding, professional development, and performance management.● Develop HR systems and internal culture that promote accountability, trust, and professional growth.● Review, align, and prepare contracts, administrative decisions, and key documentation before CEO approval.● Ensure compliance with legislation, donor requirements, and internal organizational standards.● Identify operational and strategic risks and implement systems for prevention and management.● Prepare the organization for audits and ensure timely follow-up on audit recommendations.● Maintain stable operational processes and provide consistent support to teams and projects.
Candidate Requirements
● Minimum 3 years of experience in operations, project management, or organizational leadership within NGOs, international projects, or multidisciplinary environments.● Strong understanding of financial management, budgeting, HR processes, and compliance frameworks.● Proven ability to manage complex systems and balance strategic and operational priorities.● Excellent communication and coordination skills, especially in cross-cultural environments.● Ability to work independently, make informed decisions, and maintain clarity in a dynamic organizational landscape.● Fluency in Ukrainian and English (written and spoken).● Experience in mission-driven or network-based organizations is an advantage.● Personal qualities: curiosity, empathy, precision, accountability, and systems thinking.● Based in Kyiv (or available to work primarily from Kyiv within a hybrid model).

What We Offer
● Mission-driven work focused on long-term systemic impact.● Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of Ukrainian and international professionals.● A role with real ownership and autonomy to shape organizational systems and processes.● Opportunities for professional development within a growing organization.● Flexible hybrid work model: primarily Kyiv-based, with the option to work remotely part of the week; flexible working hours aligned with EET/CET and core availability required for team collaboration.● Competitive compensation aligned with the NGO sector and candidate experience.● Paid annual leave, national holidays, and supportive HR practices.

What We Commit To
● Clarity and transparency: access to context and information needed to make informed decisions.● Respect for time and boundaries: realistic workloads and healthy working rhythms.● A culture of trust, not micromanagement: we expect ownership and provide autonomy in return.● Support for growth: opportunities for learning, mentoring, and professional development.● Meaningful collaboration: open communication, constructive dialogue, and cooperation across teams.● Stable operational systems: predictable processes, timely decisions, and structures designed to help you do your best work.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter in English (both as PDF files) to moc.tivk3or%40rh. Please also indicate your expected salary range. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Deadline for applications: November 25 , 2025.