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Open Position - Full-time Consultant (Kyiv, Ukraine)
Application deadline: August 27, 2014
Working place: Kyiv, Ukraine.
Expected start day: 1 October 2014
- Kyiv
Description
The European Endowment for Democracy has been created to promote the European values of freedom and democracy. A joint effort of the Member States and European Union institutions, the European Endowment for Democracy is an independent private law foundation with its seat in Brussels.
To support its operations in Ukraine, especially in the implementation of a grant from the Canadian government, EED is looking to recruit a full-time consultant located in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Main functions of the post
Support the implementation of the EED democracy programmes within Ukraine
Assist with the EED programme and grant management
Serve as a liaison point for the EED Secretariat in Kyiv
Duties and Responsibilities
The local consultant (full-time) based in Kyiv would report to the EED Programme Officer responsible for Ukraine under the coordination of the Director of Programmes and is under the overall supervision of the Executive Director of the EED and shall be responsible for (in addition to the above-mentioned):
- Outreach, coaching (pre-application and during the project implementation) and monitoring and reporting for initiatives from Kyiv region, central and western Ukraine.
- As required by EED Secretariat, background checks on relevant applicants, input for internal assessments and funding recommendations, preparation of monitoring checklists.
- Providing information on developments relevant for EED work (political situation, civil society initiatives, etc.).
- Being the first point of contact for beneficiaries from Kyiv, western and central Ukraine. Assistance with reporting to beneficiaries; technical assistance related to financial and narrative reporting by EED beneficiaries.
- Leading on preparing EED visits to Ukraine, in cooperation with local consultants if needed
- Liaison for Kyiv-based donors in coordination with and under the guidance of the EED Secretariat
- Drafting EED narrative and financial reports to donors under the guidance of EED Secretariat
- Ensuring ongoing communication with the local consultants in South and East Ukraine.
- Performing other tasks for the EED Secretariat as required.
Key eligibility and selection criteria
a. Conditions for eligibility:
- Produce the appropriate character references as to his/her suitability for the performance of his/her duties;
- Be physically fit to perform his/her duties;
b. Essential selection criteria
level and type of formal education:
- Master’s degree in International Affairs, Political or Social Science, Law, International Development or related discipline; or equivalent
Professional experience:
- At least five years of proven full-time professional experience in democracy-related projects and programmes (in the civil society, international organisations or government);
- proven experience in the international environment would be an asset
- At least three years of proven track record of project management, monitoring and evaluation
- Have an excellent overview of Ukraine’s political context and understanding of civil society and the challenges it faces
- Be experienced in working with NGOs and/or political initiatives, have a track record of working in a multi-stakeholder environment
Functional competencies:
- Very good knowledge of grant-making and democracy support procedures;
- Thorough knowledge of English, Russian and Ukrainian;
- Demonstrated ability to work in a neutral manner and exercise sound judgement in a very complex and highly demanding work environment
- Ability to keep full confidentiality about all assigned tasks and related documentation as well as capacity to exercise confidentiality, discretion and tact when dealing with diverse groups of people;
- High degree of communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills;
- Ability to develop strong working relationships internally and externally at all levels;
- Thorough understanding of social media, its purpose and use;
- Solid ICT skills;
- High personal and professional culture;
- Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-national environment;
- Be based in Kyiv and be occasionally able to travel in the regions and to Brussels.
Application
Please make sure you meet all required qualifications and experience before applying. Applicants must upload a cover letter, a CV in the Europass format, and contact information for three (3) references via the EED website.
Failure to submit these three documents shall result in the exclusion of the applicant concerned from the selection procedure.
Applications should be made online using “apply for the job” panel on the top-right side of this page. After successfully submitting your application you will receive an automatic email confirming receipt of your application. In addition, please send a copy of your CV as an attachment to email address: vacancies@democracyendowment.eu , with reference number and Consultant Kyiv in the subject line. Please no phone calls/emails/letters. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications should be submitted no later than 27 August 2014, 12 midnight (Brussels time).
The applications will not be returned to candidates but will be kept on file by the EED. The information provided in the applications is subject to EU legislation on protection of personal data and confidentiality of information.
Terms of contract
A consultancy contract based on a competitive salary. VAT to be paid by EED in Belgium. Benefits package to be included. Initial two year contract, with the possibility of extension.
Expected start day: 1 October 2014.
Working place: Kyiv, Ukraine.
Organizer
Information & contacts
EED
e-mail: vacancies@democracyendowment.eu
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