Join Civitta - an international company with 750+ colleagues across 20+ countries. We focus on 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.
Support governments, universities, corporations, and start-ups in building innovation ecosystems. We help design and implement programs that strengthen R&D, entrepreneurship, and access to funding. If you’re interested in innovation policy and start-up growth, this is where strategy meets execution.
Take the step towards your journey with us and join us as a Senior Consultant | Innovation and Startup Ecosystem in Ukraine.You will:
Support innovation ecosystem players in their development through organising and coordinating ecosystem projects: accelerators, hackathons, workshops etc;
Help startups develop their ideas and solutions, attract funding and reach out to investors;
Network and build relationships with various ecosystem players;
Scout startups and individuals with innovative ideas to participate in different programs and events;
Support in designing agendas and programs for startup ecosystem projects;
Build innovation ecosystems through consulting projects locally and globally;
Implement international donor-funded projects related to building the innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem;
Support grant-funding project implementation
Requirements:
Master's degree in Innovation Management, Economics, Business Management, Finance, or a related field;
2+ years of experience working in innovation management, analytics, market research, auditing, or management consulting;
- Experience with EU-funded/ donor-funded projects;
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills;
Proposal and grant writing experience;
Excellent skills in writing, well-structuring, and composing argumentative texts;
Openess to taking on challenges and seeing them as opportunities for growth;
Ability to thrive in deadline-driven and project-based environments;
Fluent level of Ukrainian and at upper-intermediate level of English, both verbal and written;
Readiness to reach for excellence and produce results that add value to the business;
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Benefits:
Professional Growth – We support rapid career development, offering performance and salary reviews twice a year to ensure your progress is recognized and rewarded;
Bonus – Earn financial rewards through a clear, standardized system that recognizes your contributions;
Flexible Working Hours – Manage your workday with flexibility and the option to work from home twice a week, 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;
International Offsite Trips – Each year, we travel to an exciting destination to spend time together with the entire Civitta team, building connections and creating unforgettable memories;
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;
Local Benefits Package – Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and professional needs, including: health insurance; phone bill reimbursement of up to 30 EUR/month; budget for joint sports court rentals; snacks in the office.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Innovation Management or related field
- 2+ years of experience in innovation management or consulting
- Experience with EU-funded projects
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Proposal and grant writing experience
- Fluent in Ukrainian and upper-intermediate English
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
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
