Програмний менеджер з реформ та адвокації

Pact Inc. оголошує конкурс на заміщення вакансії Програмного менеджера з реформ та адвокації для проекту USAID/ENGAGE (далі – англ.)

Pact Inc. seeks candidates to fill the position of Program Officer (Reforms and Advocacy) for the USAID/Enhance Non-Governmental Actors and Grassroots Engagement (ENGAGE) activity in Ukraine

Pact is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and is dedicated to the fair and equal treatment of all employees without regard to gender, race, color, religion, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, disability, or marital status. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Supervisor: Senior Program Manager

Job type: Full Time

Effective Date: ASAP

Duration: one year with possibility of extension

About Pact

Pact is an international development organization with a mission to help build strong communities globally that provide people with an opportunity to earn a dignified living, raise healthy families, and participate in democratic life. Pact achieves this by strengthening the capacity of grassroots organizations, coalitions and networks and by forging linkages among government, business and the citizen sectors to achieve social, economic and environmental justice.

About the ENGAGE activity

Pact seeks candidates to fill the position of Program Officer (Reforms and Advocacy) for the USAID/Enhance Non-Governmental Actors and Grassroots Engagement (ENGAGE) activity. ENGAGE aims to increase citizen awareness of and engagement in civic actions at the national, regional, and local level. By strengthening civil society’s responsiveness to diverse constituencies, the USAID/ENGAGE activity aims to empower citizens to advocate for reform, demand effective implementation, and hold government accountable in the path toward a peaceful and prosperous European Ukraine.

Position summary

Program Officer (Reforms and Advocacy) is responsible for planning and coordinating program activities, developing and maintaining working relationships with civil society organizations throughout Ukraine, community groups, and other stakeholders. S/he ensures that the ENGAGE activity produces high quality results through partnerships in a timely manner. The Program Officer will work closely with the Senior Program Manager and partner organizations.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct program activities related to advocacy and reforms;
• Assist NGOs in their advocacy and outreach to citizens in coordination with the Senior Program Manager, Deputy Chief of Party and Chief of Party;

• In coordination with the Grants Department, assess submitted grant proposals and narrative reports of grantees from the programmatic viewpoint;
• In coordination with Communication Department, assess the development of specific sectors of civil society;
• Coordinate direct technical assistance and/or arrange technical assistance to NGO grantees;
• Coordinate civic initiatives in various reforms;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

An ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field;
• At least 3 years of work experience in the areas of NGOs and outreach activities;
• Deep knowledge of civil society organizations in Ukraine;
• Experience with international donor-funded programs, particularly USAID-funded contracts;
• Fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a complex workload and deadlines;
• Excellent communications, writing (including editing) and presentation skills;
• Proactive, fast-thinker, and able to work with minimal supervision;
• Demonstrated commitment to the goals of ENGAGE;

To Apply:

Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] with “Program Officer (Reforms and Advocacy)” in the subject line by OOB January 16, 2017. Please include at least three contacts of your former supervisors who can provide reference for you. We thank you for your interest. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be invited to interview.