Compliance Specialist

About the Position

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in Ukraine is seeking a qualified professional for the Country Office to fill the position of the Compliance Specialist (full-time, Kyiv), (internal SAP code: Compliance Specialist).

As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world. GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment promotion, energy and the environment, and peace and security. We work with businesses, civil society actors and research institutions, fostering successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity.

Responsibilities

• Key person for compliance topics in GIZ Ukraine.
• Case manager for compliance cases in close cooperation with Governance risk compliance unit (GRC) in Head Office.
• Keeping record of compliance cases.
• Advisor to GIZ Ukraine management.
• Technical lead of compliance core team.
• Training of GIZ Ukraine staff on compliance awareness.
• Networking with Compliance Corporate Unit in Head Office and other compliance specialists in GIZ worldwide.

Tasks:

• Management of compliance issues in line with GIZ regulations and processes.
• Reporting to LFA.
• Classification and processing of compliance cases.
• Supporting responsible managers in the assessment and processing of compliance cases.
• Support to the internal control function in the country office.
• Support timely risk-based internal controls and advising management on all internal control matters.
• Identification of risks in GIZ processes, liaising with relevant departments at headquarters (e.g. StS Compliance, Financial Management Advisory Services).
• Support and advice to the LFA and the Heads of teams in Country Office and in Clusters.
• Design and realise info and training sessions for entire GIZ Ukraine to raise awareness.
• Resource person for legal issues.
• Monitoring the level of compliance with laws, regulations, policies, processes and rules.
• Conducting investigations on suspected internal fraud and corruption.
• Proactively keeping management aware of emerging trends regarding non-compliant actions.
• Organizing and managing bi-annual meetings of the compliance core team (or on demand).
• Networking with Head of HR and Internal services on HR measures.
• Close cooperation with “veri-track” position: monitor that fixed assets are safeguarded, their physical condition is proper, they exist and they are correctly valued.

Requirements

• Degree (BA) in economics or law and several years of professional experience (at least 4 years) as internal controller or auditor or compliance manager.
• Extensive experience in auditing internal processes and compliance aspects.
• Experience in international organizations or NGOs is an advantage.
• Experience in the design and realisation of information sessions / training courses (=didactical skills).
• Strong consulting skills as well as very good communication and conflict sensitivity.
• Timely and confidential communication.
• High degree of self-organization and good knowledge of the relevant IT tools.
• Fluent in English.
• Ukrainian is a mother tongue.
• Knowledge of German is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel within Ukraine.

We Offer

• Official employment, salary fixed in EUR, performance-related bonuses and 13th salary.
• Medical insurance, 29 vacation days annually.
• Language classes, hard and soft skills trainings.
• Individual and group psychological support.
• Possible flexible and remote work (depending on projects’ needs up to 10 days a month within Ukrainian border).
• Meaningful and valuable work, international environment.

Employment Conditions

Full-time position with 40-hours working week. Place of assignment is Kyiv. Starting as soon as possible. The contract duration will be 12 months with the possibility of prolongation.

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

We particularly encourage veterans and people with disabilities to apply.

Application

We are looking forward to your application in English, comprising your CV and a Cover letter explaining your motivation to apply for the job to @email until COB 16 October 2026, Friday. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process.

Candidates are requested to submit their documents with the following title:

• Surname Name_CV
• Surname Name_Cover letter

By sending the application you give the consent for the personal data processing for recruitment processes solely according to GIZ data privacy regulations. You can familiarize yourself with these regulations by the link [Data protection | GIZ](Data protection | GIZ).