Local advocacy analyst (social services) in The Right to Protection, CF

BF "Right to Defense" (hereinafter - the Foundation) is a charitable organization that focuses its activities on providing assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs), victims of war, refugees and stateless persons. The Fund is an executive partner of UNHCR and monitors the situation of protection of the rights of IDPs, providing legal assistance and strengthening the humanitarian response in 22 regions of Ukraine, and also promotes changes in the national legal base, bringing it into line with international standards in the field of human rights.

PULSE (Protection, Unity, Leadership, Support, Empowerment) is the first national consortium of civil society organizations that have united their unique expertise, for the protection and assistance of war victims. It is financed with the support of UK aid from the government of Great Britain, implemented under the coordination of the BF "Right to Defense". Support for this project in Ukraine by the UK government is provided through the SHARP component of its Humanitarian Aid, Rehabilitation and Protection Program.

In the period from September 2025 to March 2028, the Fund will implement measures to monitor protection, provide legal aid, increase access to basic services and build community resilience in the regions of Ukraine: Sumy, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Donetsk, Zaporizhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, and Mykolaiv regions. The activity takes place in regions and communities with different levels of security risks, including high ones. The Foundation organizes working conditions taking into account the security context and provides measures to reduce risks and protect the team.

Project is looking forLocal advocacy analyst (social services) in the city of Chernihiv (Chernihiv region).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Work autonomously within advocacy activities defined by the Senior Advocacy AssociateHead of the social direction of advocacy, Advocacy Coordinator and Project Manager in the field of improving accesslocal residents, including vulnerable population groups to social services, as well as issues of improving the system of providing social services at the local level;
• Provide comprehensive advocacy support in the development and improvement of the social services system to representatives of local authorities and social service providers, in particular by revising local legislation, supporting local authorities, developing work protocols and strategies, legal support, training and mentoring in the field of social services;
• Advocate the solution to the issues of providing social services, provide support for the process of setting up a stable system of social services at the local level, which will identify risks and respond to them in a timely manner (by, in particular, providing assistance in: determining the needs of community residents in social services; drawing up a program of social services in accordance with the needs of the community and budgeting the necessary services; establishing interdepartmental cooperation to identify people in difficult life circumstances and effectively respond to their needs etc.);
• Organize and conduct events and meetings with key stakeholders, mainly at the local level;
• Communicate with local and national mass media on issues of the system of social services and the mechanisms of their provision to relevant categories of persons;
• Identify legal gaps in Ukrainian legislation regarding the provision of social services to local residents, including vulnerable population groups, propose necessary improvements to ensure the implementation of the government's legal and policy response to internal displacement in Ukraine, develop problem-solving plans with representatives of local authorities and social service providers with an emphasis on improving procedures for the provision of social services;
• Contribute to strengthening the capacity of local authorities and social service providers to provide social services and represent the needs of their communities at the local and national levels;
• Prepare drafts of letters, requests/appeals and other documents necessary for the effective implementation of advocacy activities, maintain communication with state and local authorities in a number of regions in order to resolve a wide range of issues in the field of social services;
• Consolidate analytical information, draft analytical reports and other materials to present legislative gaps that need to be addressed;
• Develop drafts of new legislation, including amendments, regulations and instructions to solve identified problems;
• Keep in touch with the Fund's partners to monitor the situation regarding the provision of social services;
• Support the activities of the Fund in any other necessary aspects and provide advice to the Fund on any legal issues if necessary.

Coordination and Representation

• Ensure effective communication, coordination and information sharing with other thematic components and key staff of the Foundation, advocacy team and regional team;
• Establish and maintain cooperation with key responsible persons, preferably at the local level;
• Represent the Fund at all relevant coordination forums with partner organizations, as well as responsible persons, mainly at the local level.

Reporting and Accountability

• Coordinate the results of activities with the advocacy team to ensure the successful implementation of the project;
• Prepare high-quality and timely reports as directed by donors within agreed deadlines;
• Comply with all relevant Foundation policies and proceduresin particular, taking into account the code of conduct.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Higher legal education and/or administrative management;
• Strong analytical and communication skills details;
• Proven ability to carry out advocacy activities, develop and compile quality documents/materials, including strategic and legal documents, etc.;
• Experience of working with local authorities, VRU and executive authorities will be a significant advantage;
• Knowledge in the field of social services;
• Work experience or knowledge in the field of humanitarian aid, development policy and research, as well as special knowledge and experience in the field of protection of the rights of IDPs, in the field of social protection and social services will be a significant advantage;
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively in English, Ukrainian and Russian both orally and in writing;
• Readiness for business trips within Ukraine;
• Cultural sensitivity and diplomacy;
• Fair treatment of all people;
• style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">Ability to work independently and meet deadlines;
• Ability to work in cooperation with team members;
• Initiative;
• Command commitmentof work;
• Motivation;
• Flexibility.

We offer the successful candidate:

• Contract until July 31 in 2026 with the possibility of extension, which depends on further funding and personal work results;
• Opportunity to work with one of the strongest Ukrainian human rights and humanitarian NGOs;
• Mentorship;
• Become a part active and energetic team.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected], noting in the subject of the letter "Local analyst on advocacy issues (social services)_Chernihiv". Responses will be sent only to persons who will be selected for an interview. Please do not call further.

Applications are accepted until March 31 2026. If suitable candidates are identified ahead of time, the Fund reserves the right to complete the process before this deadline.