Senior Project Officer

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

• Lead on the design and development of 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 in both English and Ukrainian
• Lead on the development of 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 and implementation of a sustainable project management cycle based on implementation standards and guidance from the IFES’s Digital Transformation Advisor
• Advice on the primary technical input related to cybersecurity and digital transformation in elections during the development, review 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field, Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant working experience
• Demonstrated professional experience and knowledge in the thematic area of technologies in elections and cybersecurity strengthening efforts in Ukraine
• Proven experience managing donors-funded technical assistance projects
• Proficiency in Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communications skills
• The ability to remain highly organized while handling multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Ability to work and complete tasks with limited supervision
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Value operating in a collaborative and cooperative environment
• Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness
• Conduct himself/herself with integrity and function ethically
• Fluency in English and Ukrainian languages is required
• Business trips may be required

Умови

• work in Kyiv