Career Opportunities with NUCC: Project Manager and Project Coordinator Positions

The Norwegian-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce (NUCC) is seeking two dynamic and proactive team members to join us in Kyiv as Project Manager and Project Coordinator. These full-time positions offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to the establishment and growth of a new Norwegian-Ukrainian Business Hub in Ukraine. The roles focus on fostering partnerships, identifying new opportunities, and expanding NUCC's presence in Ukraine, while supporting Ukrainian SMEs, key projects and events that enhance business cooperation between Norway and Ukraine. If you are passionate about international collaboration and have experience in business development, we invite you to apply:

‍Role: Project Manager

Position Overview

The NUCC Project Manager will support the establishment of the Norwegian-Ukrainian Business Hub in Ukraine and be responsible for advancing NUCC’s mission, achieving strategic goals, and strengthening relationships with NUCC stakeholders in Ukraine. The role requires a proactive leader to build and maintain a strong network, identify opportunities, and expand NUCC’s presence and impact in Ukraine.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee NUCC's activities in Ukraine.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities for NUCC, its members and partners.
• Foster partnerships and expand NUCC's operations and influence in Ukraine.
• Strengthen relationships with stakeholders, including members, partners, and authorities in Ukraine and Norway.
• Provide regular updates and reports to NUCC’s Management Team, Board, and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with the Chamber’s goals.
• Oversee the project financing, including budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and support local team members to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Travel within Ukraine and to Norway as part of the project.

Qualifications:

• Proven success in a leadership role, ideally within international or sectorial business organizations.
• In-depth understanding of Ukraine’s business ecosystem and strong familiarity with local regulations, opportunities, and challenges.
• Established relationships with Ukrainian authorities, foreign embassies, civil society, and the private sector.
• Preferably experience in one or more industries NUCC focuses on, such as energy, ICT, seafood and agriculture, production, or construction.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking with a proactive and creative approach to problem-solving.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Fluency in Ukrainian and English (written and spoken) is required. Proficiency in Norwegian is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel as required by the role.

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Role: Project Coordinator

The Project Coordinator will support the Project Manager and the Norwegian-Ukrainian Business Hub in Ukraine, contributing to the development of Norwegian-Ukrainian business cooperation. This role is essential in expanding NUCC’s activities, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, and supporting key projects and events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Project Manager in implementing NUCC’s activities and strategic goals in Ukraine.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities for NUCC, its members and partners.
• Foster partnerships and expand NUCC's operations and influence in Ukraine.
• Strengthen relationships with stakeholders, including members, partners, and authorities in Ukraine and Norway.
• Provide regular updates and reports to NUCC’s Management Team, Board, and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with the Chamber’s goals.
• Coordinate and provide logistical support for meetings, conferences, and events.
• Travel within Ukraine and to Norway as part of project.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of Ukraine’s business landscape and cross-cultural collaboration.
• Experience in coordinating projects, preferably in international or business organizations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Ukrainian and English. Proficiency in Norwegian is an advantage.

Skills:

• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel as required by the role.

‍What We Offer:

1. Full-time position for the project period from 2025 to the end of 2027.
2. A varied and exciting role with a high degree of independence and flexibility.
3. An opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment focused on international collaboration.
4. Access to a broad network within the business and social sectors in Norway and Ukraine.
5. Competitive terms and conditions.

Interested?

If this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, we invite you to send your CV and an application letter in English to post@nucc.no. Please indicate whether you are applying for the Project Manager or Project Coordinator position in the subject line of your email.

‍Deadline: January 27, but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Questions: post@nucc.no