Project Management Suppоrt Officer (Cross-Cuttіng Аrеаs 1 and 3)

Deloitte is seeking a qualified candidate for the USAID State-Owned Enterprises Reform Activity in Ukraine (Ukraine SOERA) to serve as a Project Management Suppоrt Officer for Cross-Cutting Areas 1 and 3. The position is full-time in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Project Background

USAID SOERA program aims to strengthen public sector operations and transparency, improve governance and oversight, advance SOE privatization, and develop a strategic management model for SOEs remaining in state ownership. Smart reform and targeted privatization of Ukraine’s SOEs will reduce opportunities for corruption, increase private sector participation, and stimulate broad-based economic growth. Project components include:

• Component 1: State Property Transfer
• Component 2: State Property Management
• Component 3: Individual SOE/MOE Support
• Component 4: Restoration and Reconstruction
• Component 5: Accountable Public Financial Management.

Three cross-cutting assistance areas (CCAs) that support the work of each component:

• CCA 1: Corporate Governance
• CCA 2: Strategic Communications
• CCA 3: Strengthening Civil Society Role

Objective

The Project Management Suppоrt Officer will have a wide range of responsibilities, including aiding in the design, development, and implementation of management systems within USAID SOERA Corporate Governance and Strengthened Civil Society Role cross-cutting assistance areas.

Responsibilities

1. Support and Administration

• Support and administer the CCA 1: Corporate Governance & CCA 3: Strengthening Civil Society Role
• Assist the CCA Leads and Deputy Leads in preparing project deliverables and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Support the CCA Leads and Deputy Leads in undertaking quality and editorial assurance of project deliverables, reports and other documents.
• Participate in meetings, take notes and draft post-meeting minutes and notes.
• Develop and track meetings and events ledger for CCA.
• Carry out administrative and clerical tasks, collaborating with support services for arranging catering, event logistics, and publication distribution.

2. Communication and Coordination

• Assist CCAs in arranging meeting agendas, attendee lists and presentation materials.
• Coordinate and compile information for meetings, conferences, and seminars.
• Coordinate interaction between SOERA Components and CCA 1&3 when required.
• Cooperate with SOERA CCA2 and internal communication specialists to develop content for communication.

3. Teamwork and Collaboration

• Exemplify teamwork, cooperation, and proficiency in cross-functional and individual teams.
• Nurture vital connections, engage, and enlighten others within and outside the team.

4. Documentation and Record-Keeping

• Ensure CCAs maintenance of project files and supporting documents, in line with prevailing guidance.
• Manage the compilation, consolidation, and analysis of data.

5. Lessons Learned and Knowledge Sharing

• Support CCAs to ensure lessons learned are identified, captured, and shared in a timely and appropriate manner.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business administration, project management, or a related discipline. Additional training in project management, communication or coordination advantageous.
• Professional experience in project management or coordination roles, preferably in a related industry or sector. Experience with project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting is required.
• Strong organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively. Experience with project management tools and software is beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with team members, stakeholders, and external partners. The ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to achieve project objectives. Experience working in cross-functional teams is advantageous.
• Experience working on or with USAID or other international donor-funded programs.
• Advanced spoken and written English is a must — at least CEFR B2 level (user can communicate easily and spontaneously in a clear and detailed manner).
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, and time-management skills
• Adeptness with the Microsoft Office suite (particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word) at an intermediate to advanced level.

Qualified candidates are expected to send their CVs, cover letters, and two professional letters of reference/reference contacts to Відправити резюме no later than May 22, 2024. Please indicate the following in the subject field of the email: “CCA 1 and 3 Project Management Suppоrt Officer”. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.