Консультант/ка: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Consultant

Вакансія Консультантки/та: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Consultant for U.S. Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine (CCI) Activity 

BACKGROUND:

The U.S. Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine (CCI) Activity began in May 2020. The purpose of the CCI Activity is to reduce, and ultimately eliminate, cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Ukraine’s critical infrastructure sectors. In the same way that cyberattacks drove Estonia to innovate cybersecurity practices, systems, and entrepreneurship as the backbone of its digital transformation. 

The CCI Activity continues to improve the cyber-resilience of Ukraine and its critical infrastructure sectors through three interlinked, mutually reinforcing objective areas that address legal, policy, institutional, workforce, and market gaps to strengthen long-term national resilience.

Building on progress achieved from 2020 to 2026, and under the Department of State, the Activity will continue implementation of these objectives while aligning them with U.S. foreign-policy priorities for trusted technology, supply-chain security, and transatlantic digital integration.

Objective 1: Create a safe, trusted environment to accelerate the development of people, processes, and technology to support cybersecurity across CI sectors and assets in Ukraine.

Objective 2: Strengthen Ukraine as a sovereign nation built on a secure, protected, and dynamic economy, supported by a talented pool of human capital.

Objective 3: Stimulate demand for and supply of Ukrainian cybersecurity solutions and service providers to empower, equip, and finance cybersecurity entrepreneurs and businesses

The CCI Activity consists of three complementary, mutually reinforcing, and integrated components:

Component 1: Strengthen the Cybersecurity Enabling Environment

This component enhances Ukraine’s ability to protect and modernize its civilian digital infrastructure by embedding U.S. and allied cybersecurity standards into the governance, architecture, and operational systems of critical infrastructure (CI). It prioritizes the divestment of high-risk digital assets and the adoption of secure-by-design technologies that advance trusted supply chains, secure communications, and resilient public services in line with U.S. strategic and commercial interests.

Component 2: Develop Ukraine’s Cybersecurity Workforce

This component builds the institutional and technical foundation for a civilian cyber workforce capable of securing Ukraine’s critical infrastructure during wartime and sustaining digital resilience throughout long-term recovery. It anchors that workforce in U.S.-backed standards, trusted technology principles, and interoperable training models aligned with allied strategic frameworks. All workforce development activities under this component shall be focused on applied operational capability and demonstrable use of skills, rather than academic, theoretical, or strategy-only training outcomes.

Component 3: Build a Resilient Cybersecurity Industry

This component strengthens Ukraine’s domestic cybersecurity and dual-use technology sector as a frontline contributor to national resilience and a trusted partner in U.S. and allied digital ecosystems. It aims to reduce Ukraine’s reliance on high-risk and adversary-origin platforms, and position select Ukrainian firms as interoperable contributors within U.S. and allied technology supply chains where this serves U.S. strategic, security, and commercial interests.

POITION DECRIPTION:

The CCI Activity is seeking an experienced Short-Term MEL specialist with experience of minimum 5 years in development projects.

TASKS / RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develops MEL systems and plan. In consultation with the Deputy Chief of Party /Chief Of Party, technical leads, make necessary modifications to indicators, targets, and the MEL plan.
• In consultation with the Home Office, procures and manages data collection tools and services and data entry and visualization software.
• Oversee and ensure timely and accurate collection and entry of data.
• Conducts monitoring visits to OCI to assess the effectiveness of the aid provided.
• Works with IT Specialist to ensure adherence to data protection and privacy standards and regulations in collection, storage, and transmission of data.
• Trains technical team members or other relevant staff in using collection tools they are responsible for using to compile data related to interventions they oversee.
• Oversees the design and implementation of evaluations that assess overall activity impact.
• Supervises monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Report on progress against targets according to established schedules.
• Supports the DCOP/COP in all technical documentation and reporting processes as requested.
• Analyze data for and produce donor-requested reports with high-quality and easy to understand visuals.
• Work with grants team to determine indicators that apply to grant and appropriate grant-level targets.
• Support capacity building in M&E practices for activity beneficiaries and partners.
• Support other tasks as required by Deputy Chief of Party.

The POSITION will be responsible for: 

• Track and report the indicator’s progress against according to established schedules.
• Trains technical team members or other relevant staff in using collection tools they are responsible for using to compile data
• Manage Activity info and reporting through it
• Design data collection tools for the deliverables\indicator reporting
• Review the means of verification during reporting provided by technical teams
• Visualize the indicators` progress under achievements.
• Update MEL on request of DOS, MEASURE or if applicable
• Attend the Kickoff Meeting with grants\recipients and instruct them regarding MEL reporting
• Conduct lessons learn session at the end of September to report the results in FY reporting.
• Visualize data in Power Bi
• Provide support with Activity info management system and collect data through it.

Oversight and Leadership:  

• Collect data from Components lead timely.
• Validate Milestones according to the fee schedule document Participating in weekly internal and client calls;
• Managing Activity info and Power bi systems, support them, update data and inform the team in case any informative updates;
• Attending meetings and events related to MEL questions.

Required Qualifications: 

1. At least five years of experience in M&E management for international development activities
2. At least four years of experience with data reporting for other donors is required
3. Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
4. Experience in survey design and development
5. Expertise in database management and data analysis
6. Experience with using statistical software, including Power BI, Access, Microsoft Excel, Activity info etc.
7. Strong writing and reporting skills
8. Proficiency with desktop publishing
9. Bachelor’s degree or higher іn international studies, statistics, mathematics, or a related research field preferred
10. Fluent English and Ukrainian is required

DAI Organization and Values

DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, the EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.

DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.

DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment, as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are, therefore, subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.

DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. DAI does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, veteran status, or other non-merit factor.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. 

DAI and its employees are committed to confronting discrimination in all forms, nurturing respect for our interpersonal relationships, and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work.  DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner. 

DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.”

DAI promotes workforce diversity and encourages persons from excluded groups, including persons with disabilities, to apply.

It’s Kyiv-based, short-term  position.

Period of performance- 12 months.

Qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to [email protected]. by July 24, 2026 6:00pm Kyiv time. Only short-listed candidates will receive notice requesting additional information. Interviews will be conducted on the rolling basis.