Senior Program Officer (Political Parties Program)

Огляд

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that works to strengthen democratic institutions around the world by engaging civil society and promoting openness and accountability in government. NDI has been supporting local democratization efforts in Ukraine since 1992.

NDI seeks a Senior/Program Officer (S/PO) based in Kyiv, Ukraine, to support the Political Parties program in Ukraine. The successful candidate will provide analytical, programmatic, and administrative support to NDI’s party work under the supervision of the Resident Senior Program Manager, and ultimately the Resident Country Director.

 

Обов'язки

• contribute to the development and design of political party program activities in cooperation with the Senior Program Manager for Political Party Program and external political party experts
• plan and implement program activities in consultation with political party partners
• serve as primary support to the Senior Program Manager through close oversight of daily operations of the program in all aspects
• follow and provide an analysis of the political situation in the country
• contribute to the development of strategic documents – concept papers, project proposals, work plans, M&E plans, and reports
• develop briefing materials for staff, external consultants, and partners in the program
• develop and maintain relationships and communication with program partners among political parties, NGOs, and government institutions as needed
• supervise program assistants’ work on program activities such as forums, consultations, trainings, workshops, and meetings as well as administrative support to program activities, including data entry, arranging appointments, travel, preparing correspondence, and recording maintenance
• coordinate the organization of NDI expert visits to Ukraine and study trips of program partners to other countries
• represent NDI at meetings and other events with partners in coordination with the Senior Program Manager
• provide programmatic assistance to DC staff members as needed
• maintain regular and efficient internal communication on the program developments within the Political Parties team and with other program teams
• contribute to the regular weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports, and provide input to annual and semi-annual reports
• provide advice on program strategy changes and work plan adjustments arising from internal and external factors
• ensure timely monitoring and evaluation of program activities and collect data for M&E purposes
• develop monthly program and activity budgets
• ensure compliance with program expenses within the budget, procurement regulations, and financial procedures
• provide necessary training and guidance to the program assistants and interns on programmatic and administrative tasks
• provide oversight and guidance to program assistants on financial reporting

Вимоги

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Political Science, International Affairs, Public Administration, or related subject
• at least 4 years of experience in political party development, political systems/processes, political campaigning and/or direct work with local or national elected officials
• excellent understanding of the political landscape in Ukraine and an ability to quickly access emerging political developments and make recommendations for responding
• ability to navigate complex, sensitive, and fluid political dynamics
• experience with developing, designing, and/or delivering educational or training programs
• strong interpersonal, communication, and networking skills, and a demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships with high-level principals such as elected officials, political party leaders, and or donors
• strong writing skills with the ability to present clear and concise analysis
• demonstrated success working in a team environment
• language fluency in Ukrainian and English
• excellent written and oral communication skills
• excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Programs, Google Suite)

Умови

• full-time position (40-hour per week work schedule)
• position is based in Kyiv, Ukraine
• healthcare insurance coverage is available from the first day of employment
• full benefits after the probation period: 20 days of paid vacation leave per year, paid sick leaves and officially observed Ukrainian holidays

The NDI Ukraine is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and encourages all applicants, regardless of their abilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.