Спеціаліст/ка з антикорупційної програми /Anti-Corruption Program Specialist

DAI is seeking highly qualified candidates to occupy LTTA Anti-Corruption Program Specialist 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 purpose of the Promoting Integrity in the Public Sector Activity (Pro-Integrity) is to reduce corruption incidence and risks to build back a better Ukraine. The Pro-Integrity Activity (also referred heretofore as the Activity) will work to achieve this purpose by addressing three independent objectives:

• Strengthen national level anti-corruption institutional capacity to advance corruption prevention, detection, and deterrence;
• Strengthen anti-corruption compliance and control in local governance;
• Advance transparency and accountability in resilience, recovery, and reconstruction efforts.

 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 Anti-Corruption Program Specialist will support project activities aimed at monitoring of anti-corruption programs implementation, strengthening and empowering AACU/AOs in government agencies at the national and local levels, as well as institutional strengthening of anti-corruption agencies at the national level. In coordination with other Objective 1 staff, s/he will monitor and assist in implementation of the State Anti-Corruption Program (SACP), Anti-Corruption Strategy and institutional anti-corruption programs, which have been developed by relevant public stakeholders, measures for institutional strengthening of anti-corruption agencies and will develop recommendations to streamlining implementation of such measures.

 Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct monitoring of adequacy and timeliness of measures for implementation of the State Anti-Corruption Program (SACP) and institutional anti-corruption programs, which are developed by relevant public stakeholders,
• Assess and analyze results of SACP and institutional anti-corruption programs implementation and contribute to development of recommendations for streamlining their implementation,
• Contribute to development of a new anti-corruption strategy, SACP and institutional anti-corruption programs, as well as anti-corruption legislation and regulations,
• Contribute to development of internal policies, capacity building, development of digital tools to support implementation of the SACP and the institutional anti-corruption programs,
• Support the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP), other government agencies and public stakeholders in their efforts to promote development and implementation of the SACP and the institutional anti-corruption programs, as well as agencies’ institutional strengthening,
• Contribute to project activities to support strengthening capacity and effectiveness of AACU/AOs, development and implementation of the AACU/AOs capacity strengthening training and mentoring programs,
• Contribute to strengthening legislative and regulatory framework and procedures to empower AACU/AOs and improve their effectiveness and development of policies, procedures and protocols for cooperation and interacting of AACU/AOs with specialized anti-corruption, accountability, and law enforcement agencies,
• Contribute to corporate governance and anti-corruption compliance assessment activities of strategic and corruption-prone state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and the development and implementation of improvement plans,
• Contribute to developing or improving and institutionalizing SOEs’ corporate governance and integrity assessment and management tools,
• Contribute to support of anti-corruption policy reforms linked to Ukraine’s EU and OECD integration and Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Strategy for 2022-2025 as may be relevant to activities of Objective 1,
• 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,
• 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 six (6) 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.

All DAI project staff are additionally expected to share and demonstrate DAI’s four core values:

• Integrity: Commit to civil and ethical behavior, play by the rules, and do the right thing.
• Responsibility: Be accountable to clients, partners, grant recipients, beneficiaries, colleagues, and communities where we work. If you fall short, you own up, fix the problem, and get it right the next time.
• Excellence: Adhere to the highest technical and professional standards in innovation, learning, and service.
• Global Citizenship: Respect cultural diversity and treat everyone everywhere with professionalism and dignity to make the world a better place.

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 “Anti-Corruption Program Specialist” 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.