CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: 11/19/2022 at 11:59 p.m. Kyiv Time
Solicitation 72012123R02 for a Project Management Assistant, Cooperating Country National Personal Services Contractor (CCN PSC).
MARKET VALUE: Basic Annual rate (in U.S. Dollars): $28,376-36,890
In accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and ADS 309, the Local Compensation Plan (in effect at the time) of the U.S. Embassy to Ukraine forms the basis of compensation. The LCP consists of the salary schedule, which includes salary rates, authorized fringe benefits, and other pertinent facets of compensation. Final basic compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value. Salaries over and above the top of the pay range will not be entertained or negotiated. This salary range is not inclusive of other benefits and allowances.
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 as well as respond to the critical needs of Ukrainian partners during wartime. 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; build confidence between citizens and government in eastern Ukraine; and support the resilience and continuity of operations of government of Ukraine and civil society partners during the war. 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
