Local/Regional Consultant for Ukraine

Огляд

The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) is a grant-making organisation established by the European Union and its Member States to foster and encourage democratisation and deep and sustainable democracy. The EED functions as an independent private law foundation with its seat in Brussels.

Обов'язки

• prepare regular updates and reports on the general political, policy, security and civil society environment in Ukraine (or the city and/or region where the consultant is located) or its specific sectoral aspects, with an emphasis on the consequences for EED assistance and activities EED is supporting in Ukraine
• maintain contact with the donor community and provide the EED updates on donor activities in Ukraine
• work under the direct guidance of EED Programme Manager for Ukraine and under the general supervision of the EED Director of Programmes

Вимоги

• relevant academic background, preferably in the field of social sciences and humanities
• relevant professional experience, preferably in civil society or donor community
• experience in grant-making process will be an advantage
• knowledge of local and regional civil society and relevant contact network will be an advantage
• high level of Ukrainian and English language proficiency will be an asset
• excellent writing and communication skills
• ability to keep full confidentiality about all assigned tasks and related documentation as well as discretion and tact when dealing with diverse groups of people
• ability to network and develop strong working relationships internally and externally at all levels
• high personal and professional culture
• ability to work in a multicultural environment
• knowledge in organisational development will be an asset
• knowledge in gender mainstreaming will be an asset
• references regarding a candidate’s qualifications, prior experience and suitability for the performance of duties

Умови

• based in Ukraine
• part-time