Program Development Speciаlist

Chemonics International Inc. is looking for a qualified professional to fill position of Progrаm Development Specialist.

 TITLE: Program Development Specialist.

 ESTIMATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE/LEVEL OF EFFORT: July 31, 2023 – October 15, 2023 not to exceed 40 days of LOE.

 BACKGROUND: The USAID Democratic Governance East Activity (DG East) aims to strengthen the connection and trust between citizens and their government in eastern and southern Ukraine by promoting an inclusive civic identity, common civic value and a unified Ukraine by addressing the divisive impacts of Russia’s aggression, and the consequences of the ongoing war. DG East works to (1) develop greater acceptance of a shared civic culture based on common values and understandings, and to (2) increase participation to improve Ukraine’s governance and reform processes and help to resolve community problems. DG East will provide opportunities for citizens to engage with their government, provide government with resources to support their citizens, and create opportunities for citizens of Ukraine to create hope in their future and positive changes in their daily lives. DG East activities are implemented across four regional portfolios and two physical office locations in Kyiv and Staryi Sambir.

 JOB SUMMARY:  The Program Development Specialist will work together with the Regional Director of South Portfolio and provide essential support to the new and on-going activities. The specialist will utilize theirBi  knowledge regarding local networks and organizations to develop implementation activities. In addition, the Specialist will coordinate closely with other Regional Directors, Activities Pool Director, Deputy Chief of Party and the Chief of Party as needed.

 The goal of this assignment is to provide essential support to the DG East South Portfolio and its extensive network of partners, ensuring efficient coordination and accurate documentation. The Specialist will assist with the development of new activities, documents and maintain organized documentation systems. The specialist will play a crucial role in fostering collaborative relationships with social society representatives, local authorities, media and opinion leaders.

 REPORTING/DUTY STATION: This position reports to the Regional Director of South Portfolio. The assignment will take place remotely from within Ukraine. No in-country travel is anticipated.

 PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Contribute to developing activities with diverse stakeholders.
• Assist in the development and preparation of new activities including Direct Distribution of Good and Services (DDGS), Grants and Subcontracts. On an as-needed basis presented the concept during activity development meeting.

• Coordinate and liaise with the Grants and Subcontracts Managers and Procurement Managers to ensure effective activity implementation, compliance, and procurement requirements; and coordinate assistance from the technical specialists, implementing partners, and short-term technical assistance and/or in-kind contributions of subcontracts or grants.
• Prepare, present, analyze, and evaluate grant concepts, solicitations, applications, and grant agreement/award documents to ensure consistency with program priorities, goals and objectives.
• Contribute to the seamless coordination and successful execution of activities, while also preparing documentation, comprehensive meeting records and streamlined delivery of various assignments.
• Use the DG East activity database for tracking and detailing activities, and liaise with grants management, procurement, and finance staff, as needed.

• Support the maintenance and organization of documentation systems: ensure files, reports, deliverables, and activity notes are accurately generated, named, and saved.
• Attend team meetings and other relevant sessions as assigned.
• Other tasks as assigned by DG East
• Other written reports as requested by DG East
• As needs dictate, the supervisor may assign ad hoc special tasks and duties to the Specialist to ensure the overall efficient development of program activities

 Deliverables

 The expected deliverables of the assignment include the following:

• Bi weekly written reports on the work

 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to [email protected]   with  Program Development Consultant listed in the subject line by July 21, 2023. Candidates must ensure that CV does *not* include a photograph, date of birth, and/or marital status information.