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Vacancy: Coordinator for the ‘Ganok’ Democracy Festival

Vacancy 30 September 2026
Vacancy: Coordinator for the ‘Ganok’ Democracy Festival
INDEX: Institute for Documentation and Exchange and the Tereny Cultural Agency are looking for a Coordinator for the ‘Ganok’ Democracy Festival. In August, the two organisations held the first festival in Poltava and are now actively preparing for the next edition, which will take place in the summer of 2027. We are looking for a cultural manager with experience in organising and coordinating large-scale national and international cultural and human rights events; someone who is passionate about creating new platforms for public dialogue and committed to bringing major cultural initiatives beyond big cities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Participating in the development of the festival's overall strategy.
  • Assembling and managing the festival team, coordinating its day-to-day operations.
  • Contributing to programme development and collaborating closely with the programme committee.
  • Designing and overseeing project workflows, timelines, and strategic goals.
  • Organising and facilitating meetings with organizers, team members, partners, and contractors.
  • Assisting with budget formulation and tracking expenditure.
  • Drafting and managing contracts, agreements, and memoranda of understanding (MoUs).
  • Supporting fundraising efforts, including writing grant proposals and preparing reports.
  • Liaising with institutional partners, donors, and key stakeholders.
  • Representing the festival at national and international events.

Requirements:

  • At least 5 years of experience in coordinating or curating cultural projects.
  • Solid understanding of how non-governmental and non-profit organisations operate.
  • Deep familiarity with Ukraine’s cultural and human rights contexts.
  • Proven track record in team leadership and management.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and constructing workflows for large-scale initiatives.
  • Demonstrated experience in writing grant proposals and preparing reports.
  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
  • Willingness to travel within Ukraine as required.
  • English proficiency at C1 level or higher.

Type: Part-time, remote

Project timeframe: October 2026 – July 2027

Preferred location: Kyiv, Lviv, or Poltava

Application deadline: 15 October 2026

Please submit your application via the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc68dRXn6ccAW_1ds3siz23mFiVPLrcgYAUxn1feLfnyG4uzA/viewform