Вакансія
Activity Implementation Manager
Огляд
- The eight-year USAID Democratic Governance East (DG East) Activity aims to strengthen the connection and trust between citizens and their government in eastern and southern Ukraine by promoting an inclusive civic identity and common civic values and addressing the divisive impacts and the consequences of the ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine. DG East works to (1) develop greater acceptance of a shared civic culture based on common values and understandings, and to (2) increase participation to improve Ukraine’s governance and reform processes and help to resolve community problems. DG East activities are implemented across four regional portfolios and an office in Kyiv.
- The Activity Implementation Manager (AIM) is responsible for overseeing activities within the Activity Management Unit (AMU). The AMU consists of a procurement manager, grants and subcontracts manager, finance assistant, and MEL coordinator. The AIM roles is to lead activity design, implementation, and provide oversight for monitoring and evaluation. They will leverage their existing relationship with local networks and organizations to develop implementation activities. In addition to working with the AMU team, the AIM will collaborate closely with the Regional Director, technical specialists, Deputy Chief of Party and Chief of Party as necessary.
Обов'язки
- play a leadership role as part of the AMU which is composed of a procurement manager, grants and subcontracts manager, finance assistant, and monitoring and evaluation coordinator
- engage long-term and short-term technical specialists as needed
- establish and maintain relationships with partners through networking and outreach
- work with partners to determine training, technical assistance, equipment, or financial needs with a focus on sustainability under the supervision of the Regional Director or their designee
- coordinate and liaise with the Grants and Subcontracts Managers and Procurement Managers to ensure effective grant implementation, compliance, and procurement requirements
- coordinate assistance from technical specialists, implementing partners, and short-term technical assistance and/or in-kind contributions of subcontracts or grants
- proactively develop activities, including grants, with a high likelihood of achieving impact
- respond to the current social and political situation in Ukraine
- prepare, present, analyze, and evaluate grant concepts, solicitations, applications, and grant agreement/award documents to ensure consistency with program priorities, goals, and objectives
- lead a stakeholder outreach system to coordinate the design and implementation of programming on a context-driven basis
- evaluate and refine concepts with local partners, short-term technical assistance to support the design and alteration of activities, and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning staff to replicate and scale activities
- develop and finalize multiple activities on an ongoing basis in a fast-paced and highly variable environment
- monitor the changing socio-political climate to provide on-going strategic analysis and advice to DG East
- provide technical assistance to grantees and potential partners as required during the implementation phase in coordination with other staff
- use the DG East activity tracker for tracking and detailing activities
- liaise with grants management, procurement, and finance staff, and under the direction of the Regional Director or their designee ensure that grant implementation, compliance, and procurement requirements are adhered to
- develop and maintain strong relationships with community and government counterparts to successfully lead community and government outreach
- review contextual analysis, actively communicate with Activity partners, and hold discussions with partners on activity concepts that fit within the Activity’s strategic objectives
- evaluate activities’ progress and coordinate with beneficiaries and other staff to prepare, review, and approve monitoring and evaluation data and final reports
- ensure mechanisms for sustainability are in place, including continued financial support, maintenance plans, ongoing training, etc.
- conduct reviews, summarize results, and provide recommendations, including completing final management reviews to document lessons learned, summarize results, and make suggestions about next steps for activity replication (additional communities, new sectors, new partners, etc.)
- perform ad hoc special tasks and duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure the overall efficient development of program activities
Вимоги
- bachelor’s degree is required, advanced degree preferred
- at least 8 years of experience, with at least 5 years of demonstrated experience in project design, development, and management of relevant donor-funded community development projects at the local, municipal, or national level in Ukraine or demonstrable experience in economic development and job-creating activities
- experience in developing democracy and governance activities or economic growth activities and job-creating activities
- strong organizational, management, and administrative skills, preferably with respect to report writing and monitoring and evaluation
- demonstrated analytical ability and understanding of local and regional political context, with the ability to think creatively in conceptualizing relevant grant activities
- proven knowledge of local and international NGOs and community-based organizations implementing relevant activities and programs in the country, as well as key governmental actors and stakeholders, with an up-to-date understanding and knowledge of the political environment and social conditions in the country, or demonstrable ability to work collaboratively with institutional and private-sector partners and stakeholders
- experience working with local organizations to implement community participation and consensus-type activities
- experience with USAID-funded projects preferred
- proficiency in English and Ukrainian is required
Умови
- this position will be based in Kyiv or another designated location within Ukraine.
- ability to travel throughout Ukraine when requested is required
- long-term position
- to be eligible, applicants should be citizens of Ukraine residing in Ukraine
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
- interested and qualified candidates should send their CV
- interested and qualified candidates should follow the LINK and fill out the attached form
- deadline for the Activity Implementation Manager is November 13, 2024
- candidates must ensure that CV does not include a photograph, date of birth and/or marital status information