Project Coordinator – Ukraine (m/f/d)

In collaboration with, and under the supervision of the Country Director – Ukraine, you will oversee and contribute to the entirety of the project cycle, while ensuring compliance with donor commitments, internal DRI policies and the objectives of the DRI Ukraine office.

More specifically, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Supporting coordination (where necessary) between the donor, DRI and consultants/ experts and managing the implementation of project activities and expert deliverables.
• Leading on designated activities (project’s training component), including development of concept notes and agendas and coordinating activity logistics with the administration team.
• Ensuring that gender mainstreaming is applied throughout the project management cycle and within the country office.
• Supporting and delivering on production of reports and infographics based on the data.
• Representing DRI at relevant events and meetings.
• Leading on designated activities’ monitoring and evaluation, including preparation of reports, reviewing feedback and tracking outputs.
• Contributing to implementation of other project activities, including research, technical/political briefings to decision-makers and workshops.
• Contributing to project budgets and financial reporting, in cooperation with the Finance, HR and Administration Coordinator and DRI HQ Finance Unit, as well as ensuring that procurement is carried out in accordance with DRI standard practices and donor regulations.
• Supporting the Country Director in risk management tasks.
• Other relevant duties, as required.

Required:

• Master’s Degree in political/social sciences, public administration, development, or a related field;
• At least five years of relevant/progressive professional experience managing projects related to democracy development, governance or related fields, trainings, citizen participation, human rights, preferably in an international NGO;
• Sound knowledge of international democracy and human rights standards.
• Strong administrative track record, including financial management.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in English and Ukrainian – Russian an asset.
• An entrepreneurial start-up mind-set, with an ability to get things off the ground quickly.
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team.
• The ability to travel inside Ukraine (if security allows).

Preferred:

• Experience with international non-profit organisations.
• Background in local governance and civil society focused projects.
• Experience in implementing training activities.

DRI offers you flexible working hours, travel health insurance, training options, and the opportunity to work as part of an international and diverse team.

If you are interested in this position, please send your application (cover letter and CV) here. This position is subject to funding. Applying for this position by post mail is possible, please find our address details below.

Closing date for applications: 09 October 2020. The position may be filled before the deadline has been reached, so early applications are encouraged.

DRI is committed to diversity and does not discriminate in employment based upon gender (including pregnancy), race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, age, ability, socio-economic status, or any other status protected by the laws in the locations where we operate.

 

Organisation responsible for this vacancy:
Democracy Reporting International gGmbH
Prinzessinnenstraße 30
10969 Berlin, Germany
Tel +49 30 27877300
Fax +49 30 27877300-10

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