ENABLING ENVIRONMENT LEAD, Експерт з адвокації кібербезпеки

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ENABLING ENVIRONMENT LEAD, Експерт з адвокації кібербезпеки

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The starting USAID Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine Activity, implemented by DAI GLOBAL LLC, will be focused to strengthen the resilience of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure from cyberattacks by establishing trusted collaboration between key cybersecurity stakeholders in the government, private sector, academia, and civil society.The activity aims to achieve this goal by implementing the following activity components:

 Component 1: Strengthen the cybersecurity enabling environment

The legal, regulatory and institutional framework for national cybersecurity in Ukraine needs to be strengthened and aligned with international standards and best practices. This component will strengthen the cybersecurity resilience of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure sectors by addressing legislative gaps, promoting good governance, enabling collaboration between stakeholders, and supporting cybersecurity institutions. This component will also build the technical capacity of key sectors through increased access to cybersecurity technology and equipment.

Component 2: Develop Ukraine’s cybersecurity workforce

Ukraine suffers from a severe shortage of cybersecurity professionals. This component of the Ukraine Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Activity will address workforce gaps through activities that develop new cybersecurity talent and build the capacity of existing talent. These activities will address the entire workforce pipeline, the quality of education received by cybersecurity specialists, and industry training programs to rapidly upskill Ukraine’s workforce to respond to immediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

 Component 3: Build a resilient cybersecurity industry

A growing cybersecurity industry in Ukraine will contribute directly to national security and prosperity. This component will seek to build trust and collaboration between the public and private sector to develop innovative solutions for future cybersecurity challenges; spur investment and growth in the broader cybersecurity market in Ukraine through greater access to financing; support smaller cybersecurity companies to rapidly increase the number of local cybersecurity service providers; and offer mechanisms for Ukrainian firms to connect with industry partners to enable better access to innovations and business opportunities.

About the job

 The Enabling Environment Lead will provide subject matter expertise to advise the Chief of Party (COP) and ensure successful implementation of Component 1 as described above. This will include maintaining a detailed knowledge of all aspects of the cybersecurity enabling environment in Ukraine: legislation, policies, regulations, standards, organizational structure, and stakeholders across the public, private, and civil sectors. A similar knowledge of international best practices and standards will ensure that Ukraine is aligned to the international cybersecurity framework and community. 

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

 Project Management and Reporting:

  • Provide guidance and oversight to all tasks under Component 1
  • Develop, update, and execute on detailed annual work plans for all tasks under Component 1
  • Plan and define scope for Short-Term Technical Assistance resources as needed
  • Develop, monitor, and report on all deliverables, results and indicators

Subject Matter Expertise:

  • Advise COP, serve as subject matter and technical expert
  • Monitor developments in Ukraine and globally as related to cybersecurity enabling environment
  • Engage Government of Ukraine (GOU) and other activity stakeholders in expert level discussions
  • Lead the completion of assessments and prepare or review, as appropriate, draft legal and regulatory changes as stated in the Scope of Work and as requested by USAID
  • Provide input to the Technical Advisory Committee and lead discussions or presentations as needed.

Management and Leadership:

  • Manage a team of task level project managers for Component 1
  • Coordinate with all implementing partners, other peer leads, including the Senior Cybersecurity Policy Advisor, CLA (Collaborating, Learning and Adapting) Manager, and the Director of Finance and Operations 

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a proven knowledge and understanding of the Ukrainian legal framework and EU legal framework and guidelines on cybersecurity.

 Moreover, we also expect the following:

 Required

  • An advanced degree in Law, public policy or administration, international relations, political science, computer science, information systems, or other relevant field, and at least five years of experience working on programs of similar technical scope or a Bachelor’s degree equivalent and two additional years of relevant experience;
  • Minimum 3 years of proven work experience in the legal field and knowledge of the Ukrainian legal system – Experience in conceptual development, preparation of respective legislative and technical documentation, framework models preferably with a connection to cybersecurity will be considered an asset;
  • At least three years of experience serving in a technical leadership position, preferably with donor-funded programs;
  • Experience working with public sector and other key stakeholders on development and implementation of legislation and policy reforms related to the technology sector, preferably with a connection to cybersecurity;
  • Experience managing a diverse group of stakeholders to deliver on project objectives;
  • Strong interpersonal skills and written/oral communication skills;
  • Fluency in English and Ukrainian, knowledge of Russian.

 Desirable

  • Work experience with USAID-funded projects preferred;
  • Experience managing small teams.

WE OFFER

Contract length: 12-months employment agreement with a possibility of extension.

Salary Level: We offer competitive market-based salary level for candidates with relevant experience.

Duty station: Kyiv 

APPLICATION PROCESS

 Qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to [email protected] or via the DAI careers. Only short-listed candidates will receive notice requesting additional information.


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