Programme Officer – Remote

About Us

Global Rights Compliance, founded in 2013, is an international human rights law foundation specialising in international humanitarian law, international criminal law and business human rights. Global Rights Compliance’s mission is to provide justice through the innovative application of international law. We operate in conflict-affected and high-risk areas around the world in over 45 countries.

With our main office in Kyiv, Ukraine, GRC is part of the Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group (ACA) initiated by the US, the EU, and the UK, to assist and facilitate Ukrainian law enforcement agencies in investigating and prosecuting international crimes. Special expert groups known as Mobile Justice Teams (MJTs) are composed of legal specialists and operate in both Kyiv and the regions to provide strategic advice and operational assistance to Ukraine’s Office of the Prosecutor General (OPG) in the investigation and prosecution of atrocity crimes in Ukraine.

Our legal specialists work closely with investigators and prosecutors to provide support in prosecuting international crimes, advising and assisting in the documentation, investigation, and prosecution.

GRC team members operate in senior roles as Prosecutors, Investigators, Lawyers and Legal Advisors leading and supporting major investigations and building prosecution cases with national prosecuting agencies on a global basis.

We are looking for a Programme Officer to join our International team. The Programme Officer will have significant experience in assisting, developing and managing rule of law programmes. They will primarily assist the Project Director and Chief of Staff in project planning, project and programme support and monitoring progress of all the projects, ensuring compliance to donors rules, and adherence to timelines and deliverables within each project.

Duty Station: Remote

Contract Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension).

The Role

• Assist in the implementation, coordination, and management of programmes.
• Support GRC Management in executing programme activities.
• Coordinate with various teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth programme operations.
• Assist in the development of project plans, objectives, and timelines.
• Monitor programme progress against established milestones and deliverables.
• Track key performance indicators and evaluate programme outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date programme documentation, including project files, records, and reports.
• Assist in the preparation of regular progress reports, status updates, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure proper documentation of meetings, decisions, and action items.
• Assist with budget tracking, expense monitoring, and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with the Chief of Staff, finance, human resources and procurement teams to ensure efficient resource allocation within projects.
• Perform monthly administrative tasks, such as checking invoices, timesheets and providing relevant approvals.
• Assist in organising and coordinating meetings, workshops, and other programme-related events.

Your Background

• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, business administration or a related area is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience of working in a post-Soviet country / legal system is desirable.
• Practical experience working in the wider rule of law area is desirable.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent drafting skills in English.
• Drafting skills in Ukrainian is considered an advantage.
• Oral fluency skills in English is an asset. Knowledge of the Ukrainian language is an advantage.