Вакансія
Economic Growth Advisor UPD: vacancy is closed
Огляд
- The USAID Democratic Governance East Activity (DG East) aims to strengthen trust and connection between citizens and government in eastern and southern Ukraine by addressing the impacts of the ongoing war. DG East focuses on promoting an inclusive civic identity, increasing citizen participation, improving service delivery, and fostering economic recovery in frontline and liberated communities. DG East supports job creation, workforce development, and business growth, particularly among vulnerable groups like IDPs, veterans, and women.
- The Economic Growth Advisor will oversee and implement activities related to economic development, including vocational training, professional upskilling, and support for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). This role involves coordinating with local and central government entities, private sector stakeholders, and USAID to ensure impactful and sustainable economic growth initiatives.
Обов'язки
- oversee implementation of Economic Growth activities (training, upskilling) aligned with the annual work plan
- develop technical scopes, grant program descriptions, and subcontractor RFPs
- maintain quality control for training curricula and upskilling programs, ensuring local relevance and alignment with national policies
- assess and improve training methods and their results
- evaluate business plans and models of potential partners for capacity and performance
- coordinate logistical and operational details for project activities
- engage with government, Chambers of Commerce, and business associations to support activity implementation
- collaborate with USAID and other donor projects for knowledge sharing and cooperation
- provide input on work plans, MEL plans, and periodic reporting
- conduct regional monitoring visits as safety permits
- liaise with grantees to ensure compliance with grant agreements
Вимоги
- advanced degree in economics, business administration, development studies, or a related field
- extensive experience in economic development projects, ideally in post-conflict or transitioning economies
- expertise in supporting IDPs, veterans, and women, with a focus on workforce and economic inclusion
- proven track record in vocational training, SME support, market linkages, and rural/agribusiness development
- experience in grant program management and fostering private-sector partnerships
- strong understanding of local and central government collaboration for economic strategies
- analytical, communication, and project management skills
- ability to execute complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
- experience with USAID-funded projects
- proficiency in English and Ukrainian
Умови
- full-time position
- work in Kyiv or another designated location within Ukraine
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
- interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV
- interested and qualified candidates should follow the LINK and fill out the attached form
- deadline for the Economic Growth Advisor is December 5, 2024
- candidates must ensure that CV does not include a photograph, date of birth and/or marital status information