Senior Science and Innovation Officer (UKR26.032)

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Who are we? 

The British Embassy in Kyiv is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for a Senior Science and Innovation Officer.

Main purpose of job:

The UK’s Science and Technology Network (STN) and British Embassy Kyiv is looking for a Senior Science and Technology Officer for Ukraine. The role will lead delivery of the UK Government’s Science, Technology and Innovation work with Ukraine under the UK-Ukraine 100 Year Partnership. 

The UK is a global leader in science, technology and innovation, and international collaboration is essential to maintaining this excellence. Ukraine’s research and innovation is vital to its war effort, post-war recovery and growth. Building partnerships between UK and Ukrainian stakeholders supports Ukraine’s economy, recovery, and creates opportunities to share knowledge and partner together on innovation that can drive growth and underpin stability.

The jobholder will work as part of the UK Government’s global network of Science and Technology officers – the “STN” – a network of over 135 officers that delivers policy and programme engagement work to:
• Project UK S&T excellence and leadership globally
• Build and facilitate science, technology and innovation collaboration of value to the UK in critical technologies, climate and health.
• Provide insight and intelligence to inform UK international approaches in science, technology and innovation. 
• In Ukraine, deliver activity that helps support UK science and technology stakeholders to contribute to Ukraine’s war effort, economy, and recovery under the UK-Ukraine 100 Year Partnership. 
 
The Network sets the strategic direction for the role and the jobholder will be part of a regional team that covers Central and Eastern Europe, working closely with the Regional Manager based in Bratislava, Slovakia. 

The jobholder will be based in the British Embassy Kyiv supporting the wider work of the Political, Economic, and Communications Section and Programme Teams, ensuring delivery contributes to the Ukraine Country Business Plan owned by His Majesty’s Ambassador in Kyiv. The jobholder will report directly to the British Embassy Kyiv’s Head of Economics Team, who leads on UK interests across the Ukrainian economy (including the tech sector). The role will cover the research and wider innovation space, including in AI and digitisation, identifying areas for UK-UA technical cooperation.

Roles and responsibilities: 

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Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Our Ideal Candidate shows: 

Fluent in English and Ukrainian at a minimum of C1 of the CEFR* framework. Experience of, or a demonstrated interest in science, technology and innovation landscapes and ecosystems.Experience in a similar role, creating partnerships and managing networksA university degree in a relevant topic – this could be in a field such as politics, economics, international relations, or alternatively science, technology and innovation. Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, as well as remotely with other teams located elsewhere. Willingness to travel within Ukraine, and possibly to the UK and locations in Europe.Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.Proficiency in MS Office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)  Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Nice to have: 

Experience of working in embassies or other international or multilateral organisations.Project management experienceDeep understanding of Ukraine’s Research and Development (R&D) ecosystem. Required behaviours Changing and Improving, Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together Application deadline 10 February 2026 Grade Higher Executive Officer (HEO) Type of Position Full-time, Permanent Working hours per week 40 Region Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia Country/Territory Ukraine Location (City) Kyiv Type of Post British Embassy Number of vacancies 1 Salary Currency USD Salary 3,445.38 gross Type of Salary monthly Start Date 1 April 2026 Other benefits and conditions of employment

This is a full-time, permanent contract, for 40 working hours per week including 1 hour per day for lunch. 

The start date mentioned in the advert is just an expected start date. The appointment can start earlier or later depending on several factors.

The successful candidate will benefit from:

Working in a diverse, multi-cultural team of Ukrainian and British colleagues with wide-ranging experience. A well-balanced work/life culture and a friendly and supportive team.Medical and dental plan (non-contributory for the employee and contributory for qualified dependants).24 working days of annual leave and additional public and privilege holidays.System of performance-based bonuses for high-achievers every twelve months.Participation in staff gatherings organised by the Social Committee (team get-togethers, Christmas Party etc.) as well as cultural events hosted by the Ambassador.Direct contribution towards to accelerating Ukrainian victory and supporting the country’s recovery from the consequences of war.

The British Embassy does not provide a hardship allowance.

Learning and development opportunities: 

The jobholder will have access to BE Kyiv’s full learning and development offer, which includes FCDO International Academy.

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Ukraine. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Kyiv is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Ukrainian employment law. This is an official employment, and the salary is subject to official tax; currently 23%. The salary is a set rate and there are no additional allowances on top.