Асистент/ка з управління проєктами (демократія і управління)

Solicitations open to:                  Ukrainian Nationals (Residency/Ukrainian Work Permit) 

Solicitation No.:                            720-121-23-R-10056

Position Title:                                Project Management Assistant (Democracy & Governance) 

Issuance date:                               November 27, 2023  

Closing date and time:                December 14, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. Kyiv Time

Work hours:                                   40 hours (Full time)

Position Grade:                             FSN-9

Market Value:                                  Basic Annual Rate (in U.S. Dollars): $28,376- 36,890

Place of Performance:                 Kyiv, Ukraine

Period of Performance:               Five-Year Period of Performance with possibility extension

STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The USAID Mission to Ukraine (the Mission) is responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of USAID-funded programs operating throughout Ukraine. The Mission provides assistance to promote Ukraine’s transition to a democratic, prosperous, stable, healthy country united in its European aspirations.  

USAID/Ukraine Office of Democracy and Governance (ODG) manages a large, dynamic portfolio of contracts and cooperative agreements that work to strengthen the rule of law and judicial independence; further Ukraine’s decentralization process and build the capacities of newly-consolidated communities; increase civic engagement and the role of civil society; strengthen anti-corruption champions; promote transparency and accountability of government, particularly in services delivery; counter trafficking in persons; support responsive and accountable political processes, including free and fair elections; and build confidence between citizens and government in eastern Ukraine. ODG actively participates in the Mission’s Development Objective teams that are related to reducing corruption, strengthening democratic governance, and mitigating the impacts of Russia’s aggression. 

The Project Management Assistant (“the Assistant”) assist with the planning, management, monitoring, reporting, and evaluating required to effectively administer the projects within ODG’s portfolios. The incumbent will also help organize and maintain databases, files, and other information, and furthermore be required to summarize complex information in a succinct and easy to understand reports, presentations, talking points, and one-pagers. Lastly, on behalf of ODG, the incumbent will be expected to liaise with contractors, international donors, government actors, and multilateral institutions.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE:

Education:  Minimum of college/ university studies in political science, economics, international relations, conflict mitigation, or a related field. 

Prior Work Experience: Minimum of at least three years of progressively responsible experience in development assistance or project management. 

Language Proficiency: Level IV (fluent) English ability for reading, speaking, and writing is required. Ukrainian (Level IV).

For further details and instructions on how to apply, please see the full version of this announcement at: https://www.usaid.gov/usaidukraine-solicitation-project-management-assistant-democracy-governance-fsn-9