Location
Ukraine – 30 UA (Primary)
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Program/Project Management
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Travel Required
0 – 25%
# of Hires Needed
1
Position Contingent on Funding
No
Level of Clearance Required
N/A
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Project Associate, Cybersecurity (Monitoring ad Evaluation part), will assist in implementing a suite of capacity-building activities that will strengthen cybersecurity capabilities in Ukraine. S/he will provide administrative support and complete project-related tasks for a team implementing cybersecurity projects in Eurasia on behalf of U.S. government clients. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual who pays great attention to detail and can work both independently and as part of a team. Monitoring helps keep CRDF Global staff focused on the incremental results during execution of programs. The Project Associate is responsible for ensuring that CRDF Global staff are effectively implementing program evaluation and monitoring activities. This position is based in CRDF Global’s office in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Major Responsibilities:
- Designing and overseeing implementation of Monitoring & Evaluation plans for multiple projects in response to funder and organizational requirements; designs and implements project plans using best practices for Project Management that may include charters, work breakdown structures (WBS), statements of work, schedules, deliverables, project budgets; prepares and submits reports and proposed modifications if necessary.
- Ensuring compliance of monitoring and evaluation activities with funder requirements and best practices.
- Developing and maintaining monitoring and evaluation SOPs in accordance with best practices and evolving requirements.
- Ensuring staff responsible for program implementation are familiar with the concepts, approaches, and best practices in the design and execution of monitoring & evaluation activities including the development of logic models, quantifying impacts versus outcomes, data collection instruments, and other tools and approaches necessary to conduct meaningful and effective program evaluation.
- Provides administrative support for programs, including budget tracking, materials development, and internal and external communication.
- Conducts research and tracks current trends in the field of cybersecurity.
- Drafts reports and correspondence for funders, grantees and consultants.
- Oversees document and information management to ensure records and databases, including electronic and physical files, are current and complete.
- Participates in training of staff on Monitoring ad Evaluation principles and planning for new programs to ensure that measurable goals are included.
- Supports other programs and staff, as required.
- Travels within Ukraine and internationally as appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned.
Q*ualifications*
Required:
- 2+ years of progressively responsible work experience in conducting Monitoring ad Evaluation activities/programing, reports writing for donor-funded projects
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment with multiple internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to remain flexible and adapt to change
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong sense of teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Professional fluency in English and Ukrainian
- Ukraine work authorization
Preferred:
- Experience working in donor-funded projects, especially for the U.S. government or multilateral institutions
- Experience working with an international non-profit organization
- Background, knowledge or familiarity with cybersecurity trends
CRDF Global offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
CRDF Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CRDF Global provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.
Job Type: Full-time
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