Координатор/ка уповноважених підрозділів по боротьбі з корупцією / Authorized Anti-Corruption Units/Authorized Officers (AACU/AO) Coordinator

DAI is seeking highly qualified candidates to occupy full-time Authorized Anti-Corruption Units/Authorized Officers (AACU/AO) position to work on the recently awarded Promoting Integrity in the Public Sector Activity (Pro-Integrity), a $90 million, multiyear contract funded by USAID.

Project Background

The USAID Promoting Integrity in the Public Sector Activity (Pro-Integrity) will concentrate on addressing three narrow development challenges within its manageable interest and influence to overcome corruption risks at the national institutional level, local government level, and related to Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction. Specifically, these include:

• Anti-Corruption Institutional Challenges: Nascent anti-corruption institutions facing depleted human resources and budget austerity during wartime face challenges guaranteeing adequate corruption prevention, deterrence, and the inevitability of punishment for corruption offenses.
• Weak Anti-Corruption Controls in Local Government: Weak anti-corruption compliance and control measures in local communities, depleted human resources, and humanitarian emergencies during wartime challenge adequate corruption prevention, deterrence, and the inevitability of punishment for corruption offenses at the local level.
• Recovery and Reconstruction Corruption Risks: Unresolved corruption risks due to the lack of internal control, non-transparent procedure, and weak civil oversight over key reconstruction processes, including infrastructure restoration, asset management, environmental recovery, create risks for transparent and accountable reconstruction and recovery.

The Pro-Integrity Activity will pursue a problem-driven approach addressing the root causes through targeted objectives aligned with mission and U.S. government strategy.

Position Description

The AACU/AO Coordinator will lead project activities aimed at strengthening and empowering AACU/AOs in government agencies at the national and local levels. S/he will help improve legislation and regulatory framework, develop and implement capacity and skill building programs for AACU/AOs, help standardize effective communication and cooperation of AACU/AOs with governmental agencies, and facilitate networking and exchange of experience among AACUs. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities 

• Lead project activities to support strengthening capacity and effectiveness of AACU/AOs.  

• Lead or contribute to the development and implementation of the AACU/AOs capacity strengthening training and mentoring programs to enable them to better implement their functions. 

• Contribute to strengthening legislative and regulatory framework and procedures to empower AACU/AOs and improve their effectiveness considering international experience and best practices. 

• Support networking and cooperation among AACU/AOs. 

• Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and protocols for cooperation and interacting of AACU/AOs with specialized anti-corruption, accountability and law enforcement agencies.  

• Support the National Agency on Corruption Prevention in strengthening the AACU/AO institution in local governments throughout Ukraine. 

• Support local governments to establish or strengthen their AACU/AOs.  

• Contribute to designing a model for reconstruction-focused AACU/AOs to effectively prevent and detect waste, fraud, and abuse in the reconstruction process.  

• Provide technical oversight of the performance of the project grantees, sub-contractors, and consultants to ensure timely and quality implementation of the activities in line with project objectives and standards.  

• Contribute to developing project deliverables and reports including but not limited to project work plan, performance reports, project fact sheets, success stories and other deliverables and reports when required.  

• Other responsibilities as assigned by the project leadership. 

Qualifications 

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in a relevant field of study, such as law, public administration, or public policy, is required. 

• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional experience, including in the field of anti-corruption, public administration, or other related area. 

• Demonstrated familiarity with the Ukraine anti-corruption legal framework, institutional infrastructure, policies and initiatives.  

• Experience working on institutional development and integrity strengthening with governmental agencies on different levels.  

• Knowledge of international best practices in establishing integrity structures with governmental agencies. 

• Familiarity with and experience working on or in collaboration with USAID- or other international donor-funded development activities in Ukraine preferred. 

• Strong analytical and interpersonal communication skills, and an ability to work effectively within a diverse, multicultural team of staff, partners, and stakeholders. 

• Proficiency with MS Office applications, such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. 

• Fluency in Ukrainian with excellent oral and written communication skills required; professional proficiency reading, writing, and speaking English preferred.

Application Instructions 

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please submit your Cover Letter and CV to [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please include “Authorized Anti-Corruption Units/Authorized Officers (AACU/AO): your name and surname” in the subject line. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. 

DAI and its employees are committed to confronting discrimination in all forms, nurturing respect for our interpersonal relationships, and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work.  DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner. 

DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks. 

DAI Organization and Values 

DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world. 

DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner. DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks. 

DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.