Project Officer 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 under the supervision of the IFES Digital Transformation Advisor;
• 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;

Вимоги

• 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;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills;
• Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness;
• Conduct himself/herself with integrity and function ethically.
• Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field;
• Minimum of four years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’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;
• Excellent writing skills would be an asset.
• Fluency in English and Ukrainian languages is required.
• Business trips may be required.

Умови

• work in Kyiv