Project Management Specialist (Cybersecurity)

Огляд

The USAID Mission to Ukraine (the Mission) is responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of USAID-funded programs operating throughout Ukraine. The Mission provides assistance to promote Ukraine’s transition to a democratic, prosperous, stable, healthy country united in its European aspirations.

The principal role of the Cybersecurity Specialist is to design, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of activities to strengthen cybersecurity in Ukraine.

 

Обов'язки

1. Activity Management (60%) :

• serving as the contracting/agreement officer’s representative (i.e., lead project manager) or alternate for a number of complex, sensitive activities within this portfolio
• providing USAID and its implementing partners with technical direction on key cybersecurity and digital transformation issues in order to make programmatic decisions
• reviewing vouchers, sub-grants, annual implementation plans, performance monitoring plans, key personnel, and other issues requiring USAID involvement
• conducting financial management tasks related to ODG activities, such as monitoring spending, tracking accruals, and preparing regular pipeline analyses
• conducting site visits to monitor ODG activities, which may require travel within Ukraine, as well as regular in-person interactions and correspondence with partners and stakeholders
• tracking partner performance against activity- and strategic-level objectives and results
• tracking partner reporting and deliverables, with an emphasis on oversight of taxpayer funds and communicating USAID’s work in Ukraine to local and external audiences
• maintaining award management files
• drafting daily activity bullets, program briefs, readouts from meetings and events, briefers for other USAID and USG officials, and other reporting as required
• occasionally supporting other programs in the ODG portfolio and general office needs, such as organizing meetings and events, participating in working groups, arranging Embassy services, and/or acting as a site officer for Mission or USG official trips

2. Technical and Strategic Leadership (20%) :

• analyzing emerging cybersecurity threats and their potential impact on USAID programs
• identifying opportunities for innovation in cybersecurity, particularly in areas related to export security and digital transformation
• contributing to the development of cybersecurity strategies aligned with NATO standards and U.S. government cybersecurity policies
• providing expert advice on aligning USAID cybersecurity initiatives with U.S. government and Ukrainian national cybersecurity strategies
• providing technical guidance on cybersecurity best practices to USAID staff and implementing partners
• conducting cybersecurity risk assessments for USAID projects
• developing and implementing cybersecurity policies and procedures for USAID activities
• identifying opportunities for public-private partnerships in cybersecurity innovation

3. Coordination, Representation, and Communication (20%):

• identifying and coordinating synergies among USG stakeholders
• serving as a trusted technical advisor to senior Mission management
• advocating for key cybersecurity priorities for assistance to Ukraine within the USG
• representing USAID in external meetings related to cybersecurity efforts
• collaborating across Mission technical offices to provide insight on the implementation of cybersecurity components within sector-specific projects and activities
• fostering public-private partnerships to enhance Ukraine's cybersecurity capabilities

The contractor is eligible for temporary duty (TDY) travel to the U.S., or to other Missions abroad, to participate in the "Foreign Service National" Fellowship Program, in accordance with USAID policy.

Вимоги

• Education: at least a university degree (B.A. or B.S.), preferably in cybersecurity, information and communication technologies (ICT), computer science or a related field.
• Work Experience: at least 7 years of experience in the area of cybersecurity project management or cybersecurity policy development, either through the development and implementation of technology projects, and/or development of public policy related to use of technology in public administration or governance related to the utilization of cybersecurity tools and technologies (this includes, but is not limited to cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), threat intelligence and/or cyber threat landscape projects, etc).
• Language Proficiency: fluent in English and Ukrainian language speaking/reading/writing capability

Умови

• full-time position (40 hours)
• work in Kyiv, Ukraine
• 5-year Period of Performance with possibility extension
• market value: Basic Annual Rate (in U.S. Dollars): $43,147 - $56,088
• benefits:
  • health and life insurance coverage: provided under the Compensation Plan
  • Defined Contribution Plan: upon separation, a lump sum benefit equal to 12% of the basic salary earned for the duration worked under the appointment
• allowances (as applicable):
  • meal allowances: annual amount is $853 for employees working on a full-time basis
  • family allowances: the mission provides a child allowance. Grants amounts are subject to change as determined by the Ukrainian State Budget Law
  • unique conditions of work allowances/benefits: 10% of Basic Rate. Additional information may be provided to the selected offer or at the time of the salary offer
• taxes: apply and are deductible as per the Ukrainian government regulations