Deputy Chief of Party for the live USАID/Ukraine Promoting Integrity in the Public Sector Activity

Chemonics International seeks a Deputy Chief of Pаrty for the live USAID/Ukraine Promoting Integrity in the Public Sector Activity. This position will be based in Kyiv, Ukraine. The Activity will aim to improve governance and accountability in Ukraine by reducing opportunities for corruption and build a culture of integrity in the Ukrainian public sector by elevating the institutional and technical capacities of specialized and relevant anti-corruption bodies; strengthening public control and oversight practices, including over humanitarian assistance and post-war reconstruction and recovery expenditures; and nurturing zero tolerance to corruption among Ukrainian citizens. The program will advance these objectives in partnership with public sector, civil society, and private sector stakeholders, and in close coordination with other donors and other USAID anti-corruption-relevant activities.

 Responsibilities: 

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will provide technical leadership and support to the Chief of Party (COP) in managerial oversight of the project to ensure the successful implementation of project activities. They will serve as the focal point for Pro-Integrity’s work with selected governmental agencies, develop and maintain strong relationships with partners, donors, other projects, and beneficiaries, and ensure appropriate collaboration across all technical program teams. The DCOP will report to the COP on major technical, managerial, and financial issues related to the project and consult on decisions related to project activities, contractors, local staff, USAID, and other donor organizations, and serve as acting COP, when required. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Minimum qualifications include:

• A bachelor’s degree related to anti-corruption or public integrity discipline, such as social sciences, behavioral sciences, law, international development, public policy, community development, business, international development, or another related field is required.
• Minimum of seven years’ experience working with governments and non-governmental actors on issues of anti-corruption, rule of law, justice reform, governance, or other relevant areas.
• Demonstrated experience in the successful implementation of international development activities focused on anti-corruption, transparency, governance, rule of law, justice and legal reform, or similar issues.
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationships with government officials, non- governmental organizations, private sector actors, and donors.
• Intimate understanding of the local context, Ukrainian anti-corruption institutions, anticorruption legal framework, key anti-corruption stakeholders, and intended beneficiaries.
• Fluency in English and Ukrainian (verbal and written).

 Application instructions:

Applicants should send their CV and cover letter to the Ukraine Promoting Integrity Team at [email protected] by COB Friday, August 11. Please include “Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)” in the subject line. We also kindly ask that internal applicants specify their availability. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis.