Фонд “Євразія” шукає Donor and International Financial Institutions Coordinator

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Location: Kyiv, Ukraine 
Date Posted: September 15, 2023 
Application Deadline: September 25, 2023
Job Type: Consultancy

SUMMARY: 

Eurasia Foundation (EF) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Donor and IFI Activities Coordinator (Coordinator) within the Projects Steering Office (ProSteer) at the Ministry of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine (MCTID), also known as the Ministry of Restoration (MoR). The Coordinator will provide advice on communicating and collaborating with international partners, humanitarian programs, clusters, and initiatives at all levels of public governance to aid in the stabilization response, as well as the mid-term and long-term recovery of Ukraine. This is a one-year, full-time position that has the possibility of extension and is based in Kyiv, Ukraine. 

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Offers guidance on working with international institutions, organizations, and initiatives;
• Assists with preparing and launching new programs and projects supported by international donors;
• Monitors progress and effectiveness of various international programs and reconstruction projects;
• Participates in preparing legislative amendments related to investment projects and recovery programs;
• Actively manages projects under donor and IFI initiatives, including initiating projects, supporting project proposals, preparing project structures, recommending project components, and facilitating communication between donors and implementing entities;
• Provides support during the implementation stage for IFI and donor project initiatives;
• Restructures existing IFI portfolio proposals to maximize funding for effective use of financial resources;
• Develops, maintains, and facilitates relationships with international authorities and organizations to maximize international support for the restoration, reconstruction and modernization of destroyed facilities in Ukraine, including housing;
• Offers analytical support to the MoR during international bilateral and multilateral meetings.

SAMPLE DELIVERABLES:

The Coordinator will maintain a record of deliverables and prepare a monthly progress report summarizing ProSteer activities and results. Examples of deliverables could include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting meetings and consultations with stakeholders in preparation for the implementation of new programs and projects supported by international donors;
• Processing and analyzing draft documents related to preparing and implementing investment projects and recovery programs;
• Preparing legislative amendments to better implement projects under IFI and donor-funded programs;
• Producing monthly progress reports. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• At least five years of management-level coordination experience in public administration or the NGO sector;
• Experience working with or for international donors and IFIs;
• Previous experience with successfully restructuring IFI project portfolios; 
• Knowledge regarding Ukraine’s legislative framework for public investment management (PIM) and IFI project initiation and implementation, as well as donor and IFI guidelines, rules, and principles for project management;
• Degree from an accredited university, preferably in social, media, economics, law, or a related field;
• Demonstrated understanding of Ukraine’s restoration and reconstruction needs;
• Familiarity with Ukrainian politics and economics, including knowledge of relevant key institutions;
• Experience in coordinating the implementation of international investment projects and programs with stakeholders;
• Proficiency in written and spoken English with strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Qualified candidates should submit a CV, cover letter, and two professional references to ADP Eurasia Foundation no later than September 25, 2023. Please submit the CV and cover letter to ADP as one document. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.