Вакансія в Посольстві США – Democracy Commission Grants Coordinator

To apply for this position, you should complete an application in English at the link provided below. 

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/ukr/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms

Deadline for applications: July 24, 2024

Duties:

The Democracy Commission (DemCom) Grants Coordinator develops and implements grants and cooperative agreements that support the Mission’s Public Diplomacy (PD) project and programs countrywide, acting as both a Grants Officer’s Representative (GOR) and grants administrator. Determines the use of U.S. Assistance for Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia (AEECA) funding streams for grants and cooperative agreements and ensures grant compliance with all relevant U.S. government (USG) regulations and Ukrainian laws. Conducts countrywide outreach to promote USG funding opportunities. Conducts monitoring, evaluation, and analysis of the effectiveness and results of grants projects and programs. Conducts outreach and maintains relationships with emerging and established Ukrainian civil society leaders. Identifies trends and targets of opportunity for PD with Ukrainian civil society recognizing the essential and growing role of NGOs in the consolidation of Ukrainian democracy and Euro-Atlantic progress.

Requirements:

FOR THE EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS APPLICANTS MUST MEET EITHER OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2 TO QUALIFY.

Option 1

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two years of experience in budgeting, accounting, business administration, financial management, organizational management, public administration, project management, or grants management is required.

Note: Provide complete information on all work experiences. Only the information completed on the application can be used to determine eligibility and qualifications of applicants. A curriculum vitae or resume is not considered during the qualification analysis process.

EDUCATION: A University degree in Economics, Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, International Relations, Political Science, or local equivalent is required.

Note: In order to qualify on education, you must submit an educational record (diploma, certificate, license etc.) to verify your educational requirement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

Option 2

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of four (4) years of experience in budgeting, accounting, business administration, financial management, organizational management, public administration, project management, or grants management is required.

Note: Provide complete information on all work experiences. Only the information completed on the application can be used to determine eligibility and qualifications of applicants. A curriculum vitae or resume is not considered during the qualification analysis process.

EDUCATION: Two years of college/university studies is required.

Note: In order to qualify on education, you must submit an educational record (diploma, certificate, license etc.) to verify your educational requirement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Comprehensive knowledge of Ukrainian geography, infrastructure, government institutions, and common business and banking practices is required. A general understanding of regional, ethnic, socioeconomic, cultural, and linguistic factors. Must have an understanding of communications in Ukraine and the international information environment as it affects Ukraine. Must be familiar with digital practices and procedures.

LANGUAGE:

Fluent (writing/speaking/reading) English

Fluent (writing/speaking/reading) Ukrainian

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have strong analytic, communication and interpersonal, and management skills. Thorough, detailed knowledge of and the ability to use various computer software programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and databases is required. Must have excellent numerical skills to be able to manipulate numbers with speed, and develop, manage, and monitor PD budgets.

We offer:

• Stability
• Competitive salary
• Regular working hours (40 hours per week, 8 hours per day)
• Comfortable office
• Medical insurance for the employee and dependents (spouse and children)
• Life insurance
• Paid annual and sick leave
• Military exemption for male employees
• Training and professional development
• Holiday days off (both Ukrainian and American holidays)