Project Coordinator UPD: vacancy is closed

Огляд

IFES is a non-profit, non-partisan international organization. As the global leader in democracy promotion, IFES advances good governance and democratic rights by providing technical assistance to election officials; empowering the underrepresented to participate in the political process; and applying field-based research to improve the electoral cycle.

Обов'язки

• design and implement activities in the areas of improving the legal framework of elections cybersecurity and digital transformation due to the IFES program needs, consulting key government and non-governmental stakeholders on approaches related to elections digital transformation, e-governance, cybersecurity, and new electoral technologies such as results management systems and Internet voting
• develop and implement cybersecurity and digital transformation activities in accordance with the programmatic budget, and performance plans in close co-ordination and collaboration with the Digital Transformation team, IFES senior staff, beneficiaries, local partners, and stakeholders
• suggest priorities and adjustments to the work plan and design of activities
• contribute to the development of a sustainable project management cycle based on implementation standards and guidance from the IFES’s Digital Transformation Advisor.
• develop and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders, build capacity, and provide guidance within the Digital Transformation team to deliver high-quality inputs
• provide primary technical input related to cybersecurity and digital transformation in elections during the development and finalization of various documents
• collaborate with HQ with a view of developments in cybersecurity and digital transformation in a local and global context, and advise on actions, legislation, and policy development
• support the development by the Digital Team Staff relevant procurements in accordance with regulations, procedures and donor requirements
• provide advice to the team and stakeholders on improving the visibility of IFES Ukraine by representing the organization at various public activities
• training of staff on evolving cybersecurity and technology solutions for elections
• contribute to and review regular programmatic reports to donors and IFES Headquarters, project activities assessments and analysis efforts, reporting, and briefings on digital transformation and cybersecurity issues
• support planning international and domestic public events, discussions, conferences, and round-tables in close cooperation with Digital Transformation Advisor, Head of Programs, and IFES Senior staff
• other duties as assigned

Вимоги

• bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field, Master’s degree preferred
• minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or minimum 2 years of relevant work experience with a Master’s degree
• demonstrated professional experience and knowledge in the thematic area of technologies in elections and cybersecurity strengthening efforts in Ukraine
• proven experience in implementing donors-funded technical assistance projects
• strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple initiatives within prescribed timelines
• excellent communication, presentation, and briefing skills
• fluency in English and Ukrainian languages
• excellent writing skills would be an asset
• the ability to remain highly organized while handling multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• ability to work and complete tasks with limited supervision
• value operating in a collaborative and cooperative environment
• strong interpersonal, presentation, and communications skills
• excellent communication and presentation skills
• ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness
• conduct himself/herself with integrity and function ethically

Умови

• work in Kyiv
• travel may be required