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Center for Civilians in Conflict

Senior Military Engagement Officer, Ukraine

Center for Civilians in Conflict

Senior Military Engagement Officer leading engagement with Ukraine's security forces for civilian protection. Managing projects, training, and collaboration to foster strategic partnerships.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeKyiv • 🇺🇦 UkraineSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within conflict and security contexts, with a strong focus on training armed actors in the protection of civilians and adherence to International Humanitarian Law. Proficient in developing advocacy strategies and engaging with security and defense actors while ensuring compliance with humanitarian principles.

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Project ManagementTraining Armed ActorsInternational Humanitarian LawWomen, Peace and Security AgendaFluency in English and Ukrainian

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Hard Skills
Project PlanningQuality AssuranceMonitoring and EvaluationPolicy AdvocacyConflict Zone Experience
Soft Skills
Team ManagementCommunicationCollaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Advanced University Degree in International Affairs
Industry Keywords
Humanitarian PrinciplesCIVIC StandardsProtection AdvocacySecurity and Defense ActorsCivilian Protection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Ensure effective implementation of the projects, including meeting deliverables on time, within budget, and according to CIVIC and donor standards
  • Develop project planning documents outlining strategies for policy advocacy, partners engagement, etc
  • Work with CIVIC personnel at HQ, especially the global military advisor, to develop the framework for the protection policy
  • Liaise with the relevant security and defense actors and other agencies for protection advocacy and coordinated training activities
  • Conduct quality assurance and monitoring of the content and delivery of training materials
  • Manage a team of Military Engagement Officers, including assessment of deliverables, impact, and performance

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience of managing projects in the field of conflict and security
  • Knowledge, experience, and understanding of issues civilians face during armed conflicts
  • Experience training armed actors, preferably while serving in a military, specifically relating to protection of civilians and/or International Humanitarian law
  • Understanding of and commitment to humanitarian principles
  • Familiarity with the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda
  • Advanced university degree preferably in international affairs, political science, human rights, etc
  • Minimum 5-7 years relevant work experience required, including work in conflict zones
  • English, Ukrainian fluency mandatory

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements