Project Manager - Ukraine

Permanent employee, Full-time · Ukraine

Background

Type of employment : full-time (40 hrs/week)
Start Date : asap
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Contract duration : 25 months with the possibility of extension.

Democracy Reporting International (DRI) is a non-partisan, independent, not-for-profit organisation registered in Berlin. DRI promotes the political participation of citizens, accountability of state bodies, and the development of democratic institutions worldwide.

DRI has supported Ukraine’s democratic transformation since 2014 through an office in Kyiv and work across the country. Our focus has been on political education, youth participation, awareness-raising on constitutional/judicial reform issues, decentralisation and legal analysis of democratic governance and the rule of law.

DRI has also worked on strengthening civic space, building civil society and media capacity, and countering disinformation through advanced social media monitoring. DRI frequently collaborates with central and local government authorities and enjoys wide networks among civil society, think tanks, universities, and Ukraine’s international partners.
With the start of the war, DRI had to close its office in Kyiv temporarily but continued its work with Ukrainian partners on issues like countering Russian disinformation and ensuring a more resilient Ukrainian democracy in the context of the war and emergency measures.

To help drive this work, DRI is currently recruiting a full-time Project Manager for its Country Office in Kyiv, Ukraine. We are searching an experienced professional with excellent programme management skills in the democratic development sector and with the ability to fit into DRI’s culture of delivery, excellence, impact and teamwork.

Your tasks

In collaboration with, and under the supervision of the Country Director - Ukraine, you will oversee and contribute to the entirety of the project cycle, while ensuring compliance with donor commitments, internal DRI policies and the objectives of the DRI Ukraine office.

More specifically, the Project Manager will be responsible for the following tasks:

Supporting coordination (where necessary) between the donor, DRI and consultants/ experts and managing the implementation of project activities and expert deliverables.
Leading on designated activities (project’s training component), including development of concept notes and agendas and coordinating activity logistics with the administration team.
Ensuring that gender mainstreaming is applied throughout the project management cycle and within the country office.
Supporting and delivering on production of reports and infographics based on the data.
Representing DRI at relevant events and meetings.
Leading on designated activities’ monitoring and evaluation, including preparation of reports, reviewing feedback and tracking outputs.
Contributing to implementation of other project activities, including research, technical/political briefings to decision-makers and workshops.
Contributing to project budgets and financial reporting, in cooperation with the Finance, HR and Administration Coordinator and DRI HQ Finance Unit, as well as ensuring that procurement is carried out in accordance with DRI standard practices and donor regulations.
Supporting the Country Director in risk management tasks.
Other relevant duties, as required

Your skills and experience

Required:

Master’s Degree in political/social sciences, public administration, development, or a related field.
At least five years of relevant/progressive professional experience managing projects related to democracy development, governance or related fields, trainings, citizen participation, human rights, preferably in an international NGO.
Sound knowledge of international democracy and human rights standards.
Strong administrative track record, including financial management.
Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Fluency in English and Ukrainian;
An entrepreneurial start-up mind-set, with an ability to get things off the ground quickly.
The ability to work as part of a diverse team.
Proactive attitude and attention to details.
The ability to travel inside Ukraine (if security allows) and abroad.

Preferred:

Experience with international non-profit organisations.
Background in local governance and civil society-focused projects.
Experience in implementing training activities.

What we offer

DRI offers you:

Flexible working hours
Mobile work model
30 days of paid annual leave
Vocational training for every employee
Comprehensive onboarding to help you settle easily and familiarize yourself with DRI

Application Instructions

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application (cover letter and CV)here. This position is subject to funding. Applying for this position by post mail is possible, please find our address details below.

Applications are open until the position is filled.

DRI is committed to diversity and treats everybody equally, independent of gender identity, sex, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, age, ability, socio-economic status, political opinion (as long as respectful of democratic principles), or any other status protected by the laws in the locations where we operate.
Organisation responsible for this vacancy:
Democracy Reporting International gGmbH
Elbestr. 28 / 29
12045 Berlin, Germany

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About us
Democracy Reporting International (DRI) is an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization committed to political participation and democratic governance around the world. DRI headquarters (HQ) is located in Berlin; DRI has country offices in Pakistan, Tunisia, Lebanon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo and works with local partners in a number of other countries. The working language is English.

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About us

Democracy Reporting International (DRI) is an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organisation committed to political participation and democratic governance around the world. DRI headquarters (HQ) is located in Berlin; DRI has country offices in Pakistan, Tunisia, Lebanon, and Democratic Republic of Congo and works with local partners in a number of other countries. The working language is English.