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Deputy Chief of Party at USAID 'Ukraine Civil Society Sectoral Support Activity'
About ISAR Ednannia and USAID Ukraine Civil Society Sectoral Support Activity
ISAR Ednannia is a Ukrainian non-profit organization founded in 1997 and officially registered in 1999. Our mission is to nurture and unite leaders of the nation. To accomplish this mission, we develop communities and philanthropy; provide financial support to CSOs; strengthen the capacity of civil society; strengthen the role and promote, and build a platform for interpectoral dialogue and cooperation.
The purpose of USAID's Ukraine Civil Society Sectoral Support Activity (or “Activity” hereafter) is to improve the operating environment for civil society and strengthen the institutional capacities of civil society organizations (CSOs) to advance the self-reliance of the civic sector in Ukraine. ISAR Ednannia implements the Activity as a prime implementing partner in a consortium with the Ukrainian Center for Independent Political Research (UCIPR) and the Centre for Democracy and Rule of Law (CEDEM).
ISAR Ednannia is seeking highly qualified candidates for the full-time Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) position to join the USAID's Ukraine Civil Society Sectoral Support Activity team in Kyiv. Applications will be accepted by September 27, 2024.
Position Overview:
The DCOP will work with the Chief of Party (COP) to manage the program's implementation and oversee its performance, management, and operations. The DCOP will assist with high-quality, timely, and complete submission of work plans, financial reports, performance reports, etc. S/he will maintain communication and momentum among teams, closely monitor the progress of interventions, and work with MELP & Reporting Manager to ensure the proper operational support for successful implementation. The person in this position is expected to communicate clearly and courteously; and to develop and maintain positive relationships with consultants, collaborators, co-workers, and other donors.
Position Duties and Responsibilities
The DCOP will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following tasks:
- Serve as a senior representative for the project with external stakeholders (ministries, GoU institutions, other projects, and donors) as required by implementation requirements and agreed upon with COP.
- Support the COP in the preparation of annual and activity work plans as outlined in the project design, contract, and deliverables schedule.
- Facilitate the achievement of program objectives and targets with management and technical support.
- Coordinate the work of the program components and ensure appropriate collaboration across all teams.
- Directly supervise and be responsible for the performance of key personnel.
- Support program learning and adaptive management.
- Ensure that project deliverables are technically sound, of the highest quality, delivered on time, and meet specifications as set forth by the donor or the COP.
- Oversee project operations, financial management, grants management, monitoring and evaluation, and communications.
- Demonstrate diplomacy and leadership to foster an atmosphere of teamwork, productivity, creativity, fairness, equity, innovation, and support for diversity.
- Support the COP in all management aspects of the project.
- Serve as acting COP in the absence of the COP, with all technical, administrative, and operational responsibilities.
- Other activities, as required and/or assigned by the COP.
QUALIFICATIONS
- An advanced degree (master’s, PhD, JD) and a minimum of ten years of relevant experience.
- Experience in the successful implementation of international development activities in local governance, decentralization, community development, civic engagement, and service delivery/infrastructure improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationships with governance sector professionals, including elected representatives and staff at all levels of government, local governance experts, public administration and public finance professionals, engineers, local economic development and service provision experts, civil society, journalists, and other donors.
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
- Fluency in Ukrainian.
- Strong training design, training delivery, and facilitation skills;
- Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills;
- Strong knowledge of reporting procedures, including USAID, best practices, guidelines, and tools for monitoring, evaluation, and learning, including impact evaluation.
- Demonstrated ability to produce and edit reports and technical documents is required.
To apply for the position, please send your CV in English and your motivation letter to office@ednannia.ua. Please, indicate “DCOP USAID Activity” in the subject line of the e-mail. Due to a high volume of applications received, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding the status of their application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted in response to this job advertisement. After the pre-selection process, the best candidates will be invited for an interview. Only candidates invited to the interview will be informed about the results of the selection in writing.
Official Side Event of URC 2026: “Delivering Europe: Public Administration Reform and Civil Society as Enablers of Ukraine’s EU Accession and Recovery"
Ukraine’s path toward EU membership opens up new opportunities, but it also brings new responsibilities and challenges. There is still much work to be done — by government institutions, local authorities, and civil society alike.
But are we ready to change the way we govern? To move beyond the legacy of russia’s colonial governance model and embrace European values rooted in respect for every individual, partnership, trust, and self-respect?
These are the questions we will explore during the official side event of the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026:
Delivering Europe: Public Administration Reform and Civil Society as Enablers of Ukraine’s EU Accession and Recovery
Together with representatives of government, civil society, and international partners, we will discuss how to strengthen Ukraine’s public administration on its path to the EU, enhance its capacity through meaningful cooperation between government and civil society, and draw on international best practices.
The event is designed as an open discussion focused on exchanging ideas and identifying practical solutions together.
24 June 2026
16:00–19:00
Holiday Inn Gdańsk City Centre, Gdańsk, Poland
Join the conversation on the changes that are essential for Ukraine’s successful European integration.
Register here:
Event is co-orginized by the Secretariat of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, OECD SIGMA, PAR4UA Project and ISAR Ednannia with support from European Union.
Organisational framework
OECD SIGMA — Support for Improvement in Governance and Management — is a joint initiative of the OECD and the European Union, principally financed by the EU.
The PAR4UA Project, “Strengthening Ukraine’s Public Administration Reform for EU Integration”, is implemented by the Professional Government Association in partnership with Providus Public Policy Centre, Latvia, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia.
ISAR Ednannia’s participation is supported within the framework of the project “Strong Civil Society of Ukraine — a Driver towards Reforms and Democracy”, implemented with the financial support of Norway and Sweden.
ISAR Ednannia’s participation is also supported within the framework of the EU Unity4Community project, co-funded by the European Union.
The Community Development Success Index Presented
The Community Development Success Index - the first comprehensive analytical tool designed to assess the real state of communities and support data-driven decision-making - has been officially presented.
The Index was developed by ISAR Ednannia in partnership with the MHP-Hromadi and the research agency Info Sapiens, with the support of the European Union under the project “Unity for Community.” The event brought together representatives of national and local authorities, international organizations, businesses, civil society, and the media.
The Index reflects key principles of European integration - transparency, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making - and applies them at the community level. It is a tool that enables a shift from intuitive governance to evidence-based management, providing a foundation for strategic planning, self-assessment, and effective resource mobilization.
The Index combines more than 60 indicators across 8 domains and is based not only on statistical data but also on the lived experiences of residents. Its purpose is not to compare communities with one another, but to provide them with a practical tool for development.
The tool was piloted in four communities: Kaniv, Myronivka, Liubeshiv, and Trostianets.
Key findings of the study include:
- security has become the foundation of quality of life and community development;
- civic participation and social cohesion have a greater impact than economic indicators;
- transparency and the ability to influence decision-making matter more than the size of the budget.
The Index creates a shared “language” for interaction between communities, authorities, donors, and businesses, and opens up new opportunities for sustainable development and recovery. During the presentation, it was also announced that the methodology will be made openly accessible, the tool will be further scaled, and an expert club will be established to support its practical application.
🔗 Watch the full video of the presentation at the link
From Announcement to Action in 19 Days: How Communities Sustained Social Services During the Energy Crisis
This is exactly how long it took for communities to ensure the continuity of social services during the energy crisis.
As power outages began to disrupt everyday processes, the most critical element came under threat — support for children and families.
January and February became a real test for everyone, especially for vulnerable families. They turned to the places where they were used to receiving support — service providers under the Small Grants Programme.
In response to these challenges, the call for proposals “Emergency Assistance to Support Vulnerable Groups — Families with Children and Children with Disabilities” was launched. Its aim was to provide rapid and targeted support to organizations working with vulnerable groups in communities.
We are now reporting on the winter and early spring months, when service providers became the first point of contact for vulnerable groups — children, families, and persons with disabilities. Blackouts and power disruptions threatened the operations of these organizations, which is why targeted emergency support was launched promptly, already in February. It proved to be fast and effective, and only now has there been an opportunity to take stock and share the stories and achievements.
The call was implemented within the framework of the existing project “Small Grants for Social Services for Families with Children and Children and/or Early Intervention Services.” This format became an additional rapid response tool, enabling support to organizations already working with families and delivering social services locally.
The support covered Kyiv city, Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Mykolaiv regions. It took only 19 days from the announcement of the call to the first disbursements. This pace ensured that services continued uninterrupted even during power outages, preserving critical support for families.
A total of 23 organizations received support (including 4 municipal institutions).
This made it possible to:
continue the work of social workers, psychologists, and rehabilitation specialists;
equip organizations with the necessary equipment and materials;
adapt service spaces to function during outages and prevent forced closures;
provide beneficiaries with essential resources based on identified needs.
Already in February–March, under the emergency response component, this support translated into tangible results for people:
1,354 individuals received psychosocial support, more than half of them children;
221 individuals received humanitarian assistance;
571 people accessed safe spaces, including nearly 200 children;
46 individuals received services related to the prevention of gender-based violence;
an additional 28 individuals were referred to longer-term support within the Small Grants Programme.
Among those who received assistance were 765 internally displaced persons and 238 persons with disabilities.
During periods of increased pressure, it is precisely this kind of rapid and targeted support that enables communities to maintain continuity of assistance for those who need it most.
The project is funded by the UK Government under the SPIRIT project, implemented in collaboration with UNICEF Ukraine, with administration by ISAR Ednannia.
