Join Civitta - an international company with 750+ colleagues across 20+ countries. We focus on innovation advisory, management consulting, funding, and digital solutions. Originating from Central and Eastern Europe, we also deliver projects across Central Asia, the Middle East, and the United States.
We support governments, universities, corporations, and start-ups and entrepreneurs in building innovation ecosystems. We help design and implement programs that strengthen R&D, entrepreneurship, and access to funding.
If you’re interested in start-up acceleration and ecosystem development, join us as a Project Assistant in Ukraine.
We are seeking a clever, proactive, and highly organised Project Assistant to support Iurii-Volodymyr Blavt, Partner working in the Startup & Innovations Ecosystem. This role requires strong communication skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
You will:
- Support the business development activities: draft follow-ups, arrange meetings, and prepare presentations, one-pagers, and concept materials;
- Assist with project initiation and implementation: schedule interviews and meetings with ecosystem stakeholders, manage outreach, coordinate logistics etc;
- Contribute to ecosystem research activities (e.g., interviews, focus groups, mentor or investor outreach) by leveraging and managing existing partners’ network;
- Maintain professional and clear communication with stakeholders, ensuring timely follow-ups;
- Contribute to communication and personal professional brand-visibility initiatives, including preparation of social media content and engagement with key ecosystem players.
Requirements:
- You're a student or recent graduate of a top-tier university with a strong academic record;
- Fluency in Ukrainian and English (written and spoken);
- Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills;
- Strong analytical mindset, ability to grasp complex topics quickly;
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask;
- Interest in innovation, startups, technology, or the consulting sphere;
- Preferred location: Kyiv, Lviv.
Benefits:
- Professional Growth – We support your career development, offering performance and salary reviews once a year to ensure your progress is recognized and rewarded;
- Flexible Working Hours – Manage your workday with flexibility and the option to work from home when needed, while enjoying our city-centre office as a convenient, collaborative workspace;
- Culture & Connection – From team bonding activities like Christmas parties and summer events to spontaneous celebrations, monthly breakfasts, or team lunches, we celebrate wins—big or small—together;
- Gifts Programme – Welcome boxes, birthday surprises, and holiday cheer ensure your special moments are always recognized;
- Continuous Learning – From expert-led trainings to personal development budgets, your growth is our priority.
Skills Required
- Student or recent graduate of a top-tier university
- Strong academic record
- Fluency in Ukrainian and English, written and spoken
- Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical mindset and ability to understand complex topics quickly
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask
- Interest in innovation, startups, technology, or consulting
What We Do
Civitta is a leading independent management consultancy in Emerging Europe. Today, our company, headquartered in Tartu, Estonia, employs over 700 consultants and experts across 27 offices in 19 countries: Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Finland Denmark Belarus Ukraine Moldova Serbia Romania Slovakia Bulgaria North Macedonia Kosovo Armenia Sweden Georgia Uzbekistan We aim to bring the right minds together to challenge the boundaries and make meaningful changes for our clients. We cover a wide range of services, including management consulting, grants and project management, market research and customer data analytics, entrepreneurship support and startups, public policy and development. We also work beyond home markets – our flexible approach and international mindset have ensured the successful cooperation with clients in 40+ countries, resulting in 10000+ completed projects. What’s our approach? We deliver more. With an effective management model, we ensure that the money paid for our work is invested in the project, not into overheads. We ask the tough questions. We challenge our clients to achieve the challenge themselves. We like unconventional projects. We have an entrepreneurial mindset allowing us to be flexible and work with niche or unusual projects. We get the job done. We collect facts, analyze them and deliver fact-based results. We are practical and we aim for impact. We have Estonian roots. An unique Central and Eastern Europe & Nordics footprint stretching over 16 countries throughout Europe. #TheChallengerAdvisory
