Спеціаліст/ка з управління проєктами (Цифровізація)

Solicitation No.:                        720-121-23-R-10040
Position Title:                             Project Management Specialist (Digitalization) 
Issuance date:                            September 19, 2023 
Closing date and time:             October 2, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. Kyiv Time
Work hours:                               40 hours (Full time)
Position Grade:                         FSN-11
Market Value:                           Basic Annual Rate (in U.S. Dollars): $42,286-54,969 .
Place of Performance:             Kyiv, Ukraine
Period of Performance:           Five-year (5) year contract with possibility of extension

STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The USAID Mission in Ukraine develops and implements U.S. assistance programs for Ukraine and Belarus. USAID/Ukraine partners with Ukrainian citizens, civil society, media, and government to help Ukraine resist Russia’s full-scale invasion, promote transparent and effective recovery processes, and support reforms to integrate Ukraine further into Europe. The Office of Democracy and Governance (ODG), one of the Mission’s three Kyiv-based technical offices, plans, monitors, and evaluates a large, dynamic portfolio of contracts and cooperative agreements spanning some of the country’s highest-priority reform, recovery, and reintegration issues. This position is housed within ODG under the supervision of the Mission Digital Development Advisor, with guidance from the Digitalization Unit lead. The Digitalization Specialist will focus on USAID programs advancing Ukraine’s digital transformation, including anti-corruption and transparency initiatives.

The principal role of the Digitalization Specialist is to design, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of ODG’s activities supporting e-governance and digitalization reforms. The incumbent will serve as a Contracting or Agreement Officer’s Representative (COR/AOR) for one or more complex activities implemented primarily by U.S. non-governmental organizations, development contractors and/or Ukrainian civil society organizations. This may include an anticipated activity aiming to advance Ukraine’s further digital transformation as it relates to economic growth, reconstruction, and good governance.

As a subject matter expert, the Digitalization Specialist will develop collaborative working relationships with government of Ukraine (GoU) officials, including high-level representatives of the Ministry for Digital Transformation and other key ministries; local government stakeholders, including representatives of municipal and regional administrations; and representatives of civil society and the private sector to promote digitalization initiatives in Ukraine. The incumbent will also engage regularly with the U.S. Embassy and other donors, serving as a technical representative during coordination meetings and public events and providing briefings and consultations. This role requires excellent project management, communication, and analytical skills.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE:

Education: Minimum of university degree (B.A. or B.S.), in information and communication technologies (ICT), computer science, social sciences, management, government, or a related field is required.

Prior Work Experience: This position requires at least five (7) years of experience in the area of technology use in the public sector, either through the development and implementation of technology projects, and/or development of public policy related to use of technology in public administration or governance is required.

Language Proficiency: Level IV (fluent) English ability for reading, speaking, and writing is required; native facility in Ukrainian (Level IV).

For further details and instructions on how to apply, please see the full version of this announcement at: https://www.usaid.gov/usaidukraine-solicitation-project-management-specialist-digitalization-fsn-11