CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: 10/28/2021 at 11:59 p.m. Kyiv Time

Solicitation 72012121R21 for a Project Management Assistant (Democracy and Governance), Cooperating Country National Personal Services Contractor (CCN PSC).

MARKET VALUE: Basic Annual rate (in U.S. Dollars): $28,376-36,890

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Employment under any contract issued under this solicitation is of a continuing nature.

BASIC FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

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. USAID/Ukraine Office of Democracy and Governance (ODG) manages a large, dynamic portfolio of contracts and cooperative agreements that work to strengthen the rule of law and judicial independence; further Ukraine’s decentralization process and build the capacities of newly-consolidated communities; increase civic engagement and the role of civil society; strengthen anti-corruption champions; promote transparency and accountability of government, particularly in services delivery; counter trafficking in persons; support responsive and accountable political processes, including free and fair elections; and build confidence between citizens and government in eastern Ukraine. ODG actively participates in the Mission’s Development Objective teams that are related to reducing corruption, strengthening democratic governance, and mitigating the impacts of Russia’s aggression. The Project Management Assistant (“the Assistant”) assist with the planning, management, monitoring, reporting, and evaluating required to effectively administer the projects within ODG’s portfolios. The incumbent will also help organize and maintain databases, files, and other information, and furthermore be required to summarize complex information in a succinct and easy to understand reports, presentations, talking points, and one-pagers. Lastly, on behalf of ODG, the incumbent will be expected to liaise with contractors, international donors, government actors, and multilateral institutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

Education: Minimum of college/university studies in political science, economics, international relations, conflict mitigation, or a related field.

Prior Work Experience: Minimum of at least three years of progressively responsible experience in development assistance or project management.

Language Proficiency: English proficiency (Level IV) with strong writing skills is required. Fluency in Ukrainian is required (IV).

For further details and instructions on how to apply, please see the full version of this Announcement at: https://www.usaid.gov/ukraine/work-with-us/careers