Yalta European Strategy (YES)

Internship at Yalta European Strategy, Kyiv, Ukraine  June 1 - September 26, 2025 Yalta European Strategy (YES) is looking for an intern to assist in the organization of YES events. The intern will assist in the organization of events to be held in 2025, including the YES Annual Meeting and other side projects. We offer: an opportunity to gain experience in international environment assisting in the organization of the above mentioned events; an opportunity to familiarize oneself with Ukrainian politics and key stakeholders in the country and wider region; letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the internship Internship tasks: administrative support of events (working with documents, invitations, databases of invitees); communication with participants and speakers (e-mail communication and follow-up calls); contributing to the concepts of future events, writing reviews, drafting schedules and briefings for upcoming events; other tasks upon request of the management team Requirements: fluency in English is essential; command of Ukrainian is desirable; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work in a team, and meet tight deadlines; experience in organizing large public events, project management skills; proficiency with PC, excellent command of MS Excel & Word (knowledge of the online platform Airtable would be an advantage); relocation to Kyiv is necessary for July-September Terms and conditions: full time responsibilities working remotely and from the office in central Kyiv must be available to work throughout June-September 2025 We strongly encourage all those interested, both from Ukraine and abroad, to apply. We are unable to cover any travel and accommodation costs incurred with it. Interested candidates are encouraged to send their CV and motivation letter in English to info@yes-ukraine.org with the topic “YES Internship” Applications will close on Sunday, 13 April, 2025.

Part-Time Project Manager (1-Year Contract) Lead a one-year initiative to promote international engagement on key priorities. Responsibilities:  • Coordinate events, content creation, and media outreach to align with project goals.  • Build partnerships with organizations, media, and key stakeholders to enhance collaboration.  • Develop and implement outreach strategies to share research and key messages effectively.  • Track and report on measurable outcomes, such as media coverage and stakeholder engagement. Qualifications:  • Proven experience in project management or advocacy.  • Strong organizational, communication, and networking skills.  • Knowledge of global and regional geopolitical issues.  • Ability to work across diverse stakeholder groups. This part-time role offers the chance to make an impact on a high-profile initiative. Interested candidates are encouraged to send their CV to mc@yes-ukraine.org

Internship at Yalta European Strategy, Kyiv, Ukraine  December 9, 2024 - February 28, 2025 Yalta European Strategy (YES) is looking for an intern to assist in the organization of YES events. Intern will assist in the organization of events to be held during winter 2025, including side events at World Economic Forum and Munich Security Conference.  We offer: an opportunity to gain experience in international environment assisting in the organization of the above mentioned events; an opportunity to familiarize oneself with Ukrainian politics and key stakeholders in the country and wider region; letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the internship Internship tasks: administrative support of events (working with documents, invitations, databases of invitees); communication with participants and speakers (e-mail communication and follow-up calls); contributing to the concepts of future events, writing reviews, drafting schedules and briefings for upcoming events; other tasks upon request of the management team Requirements: fluency in English is essential; command of Ukrainian is desirable; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work in a team, and meet tight deadlines; experience in organizing large public events, project management skills; proficiency with PC, excellent command of MS Excel & Word (knowledge of the online platform Airtable would be an advantage); relocation to Kyiv is necessary for December-February Terms and conditions: full time responsibilities working remotely and from the office in central Kyiv must be available to work throughout November 2024-February 2025 We strongly encourage all those interested, both from Ukraine and abroad, to apply. We are unable to cover any travel and accommodation costs incurred with it. Interested candidates are encouraged to send their CV and motivation letter in English to info@yes-ukraine.org with the topic “YES Internship” Applications will close on Friday, 22 November, 2024.

Yalta European Strategy (YES) and Victor Pinchuk Foundation is looking for Event Manager who will support the execution of numerous international events in winter 2025. This is a temporary three-month role requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.    We are looking for someone to take responsibility for:  • Producing detailed proposals for events (including timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets);  • Managing and coordinating suppliers and all event logistics (for example, venue, catering, travel);  • Handling budgeting and invoicing;  • Liaising and negotiating with vendors;  • Managing branding and communication;  • Developing, implementing and managing events;  • Supervising of set up, catering, security, sound and audiovisual rental needs, etc.;  • Supervising and coordinating the activities of the team, subcontractors and staff during the project    Requirements:  • 3+ years event management experience, including experience of planning & estimations, high level and detailed estimations, roadmaps, budgets (practical experience in high-level events with 500+ persons will be a plus);  • Willingness for foreign business trips;  • Risk management experience;  • Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills;  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines;  • Proficiency in English; other languages are an asset;  • Flexibility to work extended hours as needed, especially near the event date.   Interested candidates are encouraged to send their CV to od@yes-ukraine.org with the topic “YES Event Manager”      Applications will close on Friday, 15 November, 2024.

Yalta European Strategy is looking for a Project Manager. The Project Manager will execute a high-profile YES (Yalta European Strategy) one-day event, with a focus on participant management and program coordination. This temporary three-month role demands strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines. Key Responsibilities: - Participant and Speaker Coordination: Manage participant databases and evaluate potential speakers, including background checks. Act as the primary contact for speakers, managing communications and logistics. - Program and Content Preparation: Develop event outlines and moderator briefings. Draft official correspondence and personalized invitations. - Logistics and Protocol: Coordinate details for speakers’ participation, accommodation, and transportation. Liaise with international protocol teams to ensure smooth event operations. - Research and Content Collection: Conduct research for speaker portfolios and gather event-related content. Requirements: Experience in event or project management. Strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Fluency in English; additional languages are an asset. Interested candidates are encouraged to send their CV to mc@yes-ukraine.org with the topic “YES Project Manager”    Applications will close on Friday, 10 November, 2024.

Internship at Yalta European Strategy, Kyiv, Ukraine  November 18, 2024 - February 28, 2025 Yalta European Strategy (YES) is looking for an intern to assist in the organization of YES events. Intern will assist in the organization of events to be held during winter 2025, including side events at World Economic Forum and Munich Security Conference. We offer: an opportunity to gain experience in international environment assisting in the organization of the above mentioned events; an opportunity to familiarize oneself with Ukrainian politics and key stakeholders in the country and wider region; letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the internship Internship tasks: administrative support of events (working with documents, invitations, databases of invitees); communication with participants and speakers (e-mail communication and follow-up calls); contributing to the concepts of future events, writing reviews, drafting schedules and briefings for upcoming events; other tasks upon request of the management team Requirements: fluency in English is essential; command of Ukrainian is desirable; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work in a team, and meet tight deadlines; experience in organizing large public events, project management skills; proficiency with PC, excellent command of MS Excel & Word (knowledge of the online platform Airtable would be an advantage); relocation to Kyiv is necessary for December-February Terms and conditions: full time responsibilities working remotely and from the office in central Kyiv must be available to work throughout November 2024-February 2025 We strongly encourage all those interested, both from Ukraine and abroad, to apply. We are unable to cover any travel and accommodation costs incurred with it. Interested candidates are encouraged to send their CV and motivation letter in English to info@yes-ukraine.org with the topic “YES Internship” Applications will close on Sunday, 13 October, 2024.