Вакансія: HR Coordinator for USAID Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine Activity

1. Activity Background:

The purpose of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine Activity is 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 USAID Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine 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.

 Together the above components will improve short-term cybersecurity resilience in Ukraine and establish a solid foundation for long-term cybersecurity independence and leadership. Lessons and best practices from key critical infrastructure sectors will extend to all parts of the public sector, as well as to the private sector and civil society.

1. Role’s Purpose:

 The overall role of the HR Coordinator is to ensure timely contracting of Cosultants to support the USAID Cybersecurity team by carrying out duties with hiring and processing all STTA documents, including ICA conclusions, and all documents, including payments, extension and termination of contracts in accordance with DAI’s policies and procedures and USAID requirements 

1. Tasks/responsibilities:

 The HR Coordinator will be responsible for the following tasks:

 Support STTAs recruitment in compliance with the DAI policies and procedures, as well as USAID requirements and Ukrainian labor laws.

• Checking and verifying the documents submitted by candidates in accordance with DAI policies and procedures, USAID requirements, and contractual terms.
• Maintain a database of all STTAs contracts with a period of performance and other relevant information; prepare ICAs.
• Enter all necessary data for STTAs into Technical & Administrative Information System (TAMIS) and generate required reports.
• Prepare all documents for STTA monthly payments and submit payment requests in DAI systems

 Qualifications:

 At least BA or BS degree in law or equivalent

• At least 3 years of experience working with contracts
• Native Ukrainian Speaker.
• Working proficiency in writing, reading and speaking skills in English.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft office suite, and other relevant software.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks.

 Qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to [email protected]. by 15 April, 2023 6:00pm Kyiv time. Only short-listed candidates will receive notice requesting additional information. Interviews will be conducted at the rolling basis.