Senior Project Manager

IFES is a non-profit, non-partisan international organization. As the global leader in democracy promotion, IFES advances good governance and democratic rights by providing technical assistance to election officials; empowering the underrepresented to participate in the political process; and applying field-based research to improve the electoral cycle. Since 1987, IFES has worked in over 145 countries, from developing to mature democracies.

Since 1994, IFES has played a significant role in promoting electoral, administrative and legal reform in Ukraine. In cooperation with partners in Ukrainian civil society and the Central Election Commission (CEC), IFES is working to foster dialogue on electoral reform, build the capacity of local NGOs, institutionalize best practices in training election officials and ensure more equal representation in the electoral process for disadvantaged populations, especially women, representatives of national minorities and persons with disabilities. 

IFES is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Senior Project Manager.

The Senior Project Manager will design and implement activities within the Civic Education section under the supervision of the IFES Head of Programs.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead on design and implementation of activities that may include a range of issues, such as supporting IFES’ civic education courses at universities, vocational institutions, on educational online platforms, developing awareness campaigns, voter education initiatives, and other activities;
• Develop and implement offline and online extracurricular education activities for students (DemTalks, DemEducation, DemVision, DemCamps, etc);
• Provide clear guidance, oversee the activities, and monitor the performance of staff under his/her direct supervision;
• Lead the development of a sustainable project management cycle based on implementation standards and guidance from the Head of Programs. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders, build capacity within the project team to deliver high quality outcomes quickly and provide direction and guidance to the project team;
• Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with government counterparts and national stakeholders to achieve and sustain results on relevant components;
• Suggest priorities and adjustments to the work plan and design of activities;
• Ensure strategic design and expansion of section activities, contribute into the development of new programmatic initiatives;
• Apply innovative approaches and promote good practices to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable program results;
• Keep abreast, research, benchmark, introduce, and implement best and cutting-edge practices in civic education and related areas. Institutionalize and disseminate best practices and knowledge learned;
• Ensure relevant procurements are carried out in accordance with regulations, procedures, and donor requirements;
• Improve the visibility of IFES Ukraine by representing the organization at various public activities. Write news items for the website, newsletters, information emails. Ensure visibility and branding standards in documents for public consumption;
• Contribute to identifying, development and promotion of success stories and lessons learned from relevant interventions;
• Lead efforts to plan and organize events, workshops, trainings, etc. as necessary in support of  civic education and related activities;
• Contribute to and review regular programmatic reports to donors and IFES HQ, including monitoring & evaluation data collection.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS and SPECIFICATIONS

• The ability to remain highly organized while handling multiple tasks under tight deadlines;
• Ability to work and complete tasks with limited supervision;
• Value operating in a collaborative and cooperative environment;
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communications skills;
• Excellent writing skills;
• Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness;
• Conduct himself/herself with integrity and function ethically.

EDUCATION and QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field, Master’s degree preferred;
• Minimum of ten years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or minimum eight years of relevant work experience with a Master’s degree;
• Prior experience in managing staff is required;
• Demonstrated professional experience and knowledge in the thematic area of civic education and/or civil society engagement; 
• Experience in designing/promoting academic or non-formal educational courses and/or innovative educational digital products (preferred);
• Strong analytical skills;
• Proficiency in Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Fluency in English and Ukrainian languages is required. 

TRAVEL: Travel may be required.

This position is based in Kyiv and the incumbent will be expected to work on-site. 

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a Letter of Interest in English, with “Senior Project Manager” in the subject line, to Iryna Bryzhata ( Отправить резюме ) no later than October 31, 2024.

All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment/promotions and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. IFES encourages people with disabilities and from other diverse backgrounds to apply.