Vacancy Note for the position of the Project Deputy Director/ Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist of USAID Ukraine Civil Society Capacity Building Project implemented by ISAR EDNANNIA

Project Deputy Director/Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Specialist will assist the Director (COP) in managing and monitoring of all program components (including management of all staff and office) with the special focus on monitoring and evaluation (M&E). Will support the Director in overseeing the quality, cost-effectiveness, and timeliness of performance of all work to ensure that the project is meeting proposed objectives and targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting annual work plans and semi-annual project progress reports and submitting it to USAID
• Preparing the Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (PMEP) and submitting it to USAID for approval. S/he should be familiar with USAID requirements to the PMEP structure that contains project objectives, expected results, performance indicators, data sources, collection methods, baseline information, a timeline for collecting it, targets, and the names of responsible individuals
• Developing such indicators that credibly reflect the actual performance of the project
• Interacting regularly with USAID in terms of the M&E plan
• Conducting various analyses and surveys to measure the progress of the project implementation on as needed basis
• Collaborating with implementing partners to coordinate efforts and share results
• Representing the program to USAID and other constituents, as needed

Qualification requirements

• Advanced University degree in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, etc.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Ukrainian
• Special experience working in civil society development or related fields
• Successful management of or experience working on donor-funded technical assistance projects for civil society development, with preference for USG funded donor experience
• Demonstrated understanding of the political and economic situation in Ukraine
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong working relations with government officials at all relevant level country government as well as other donors, media, and civic leaders
• Excellent writing skills as well as strong analytical aptitude, communication and presentation skills
• Excellent public speaking skills and interpersonal skills
• Well organized
• Able to work independently
• Skilled at handling multiple tasks
• Diplomatic
• Adhere to deadlines

To submit your application, send your CV in English and motivation letter to time@ednannia.ua before 18:00 on April 24, 2018.

Please, indicate “Deputy Director of USAID Program” in the subject line of the e-mail. After pre-selection process, the best candidates will be invited for the interview. Each candidate will be informed of the results of the selection in writing.

ISAR Ednannia is Ukrainian non-profit organization founded in 1997 and officially registered in 1999. Our mission is to inspire and invest in agents of changes. To accomplish this mission we develop communities and philanthropy; provide financial support to CSOs; strengthen capacity of civil society; strengthen the role and promoting civil society sector; build a platform for interpectoral dialogue and cooperation. More information at: http://ednannia.ua/

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The American people, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), have provided economic and humanitarian assistance worldwide for over 55 years. In Ukraine, USAID’s assistance focuses on three areas: Health and Social Transition, Economic Growth and Democracy and Governance. USAID has provided 1.8 bln. technical and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine since 1992.

For additional information about USAID programs in Ukraine, please visit website https://www.usaid.gov/uk/ukraine or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/USAIDUkraine