Project Lead (Консультант(-ка) з впровадження проєктів) for Cybersecurity до CRDF Global

***Position is Contingent Upon Receipt of Funding**

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project Lead for Cybersecurity portfolio will be primarily responsible for executing a series of capacity-building initiatives aimed at enhancing cybersecurity capabilities in Ukraine. Applying best practices in project management, the Project Lead will oversee the technical, financial, and administrative aspects of a small or non-complex project portfolio to ensure alignment with CRDF Global and funder goals. Key activities may include grant management, organizing conferences, coordination meetings, workshops, training sessions, and other events.

This position is based in CRDF Global’s office in Kyiv, Ukraine and open to all individuals, including people with a disability.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designs and implements project plans using best practices for Project Management (for multiple projects) that may include charters, work breakdown structures (WBS), statements of work, schedules, deliverables, monitoring and evaluation plans, and project budgets; prepares and submits reports and proposed modifications if necessary;
• Preparation and providing of the workshops;
• Participates in managing stakeholder relations and networking with funders;
• Work with SMEs to design, develop, and implement in-person and online cybersecurity-related trainings and capacity building programs;
• Manages sub-award budgets, including planning, administration and financial reporting of project expenses upon closeout of the sub-award(s);
• Develops concepts and new project ideas as part of proposal development process;
• Participates in managing stakeholder relations and networking with funders;
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with donor/client organizations, in-country partners (vendors, consultants, universities), relevant U.S. and foreign government agencies, and other NGOs;
• Presenting the results of evaluations to key stakeholders;
• Represents program or projects at external events;
• Supports other programs and staff, as required;
• Travels within Ukraine and internationally as appropriate;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications requirements:

Required:

• 3+ years of progressively responsible work experience in managing donor-funded programming
• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Professional fluency in English and Ukrainian
• Excellent and effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with a wide range of individuals from varied backgrounds at all levels within their organizations
• Strong conceptual skills combined with the ability to break down concepts into manageable, specific sets of objectives in order to plan and successfully implement creative, ambitious new projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and use of databases
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects at various stages of completion
• Exceptional organizational skills/attention to detail; ability to meet deadlines
• Strong diplomatic and negotiating skills
• Ukraine work authorization

Preferred:

• Experience working in donor-funded projects, especially for the U.S. government or multilateral institutions
• Experience working with an international non-profit organization
• Background, knowledge or familiarity with cybersecurity trends

CRDF Global offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

CRDF Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). CRDF Global provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran, age, or disability status.

At CRDF Global, we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in all aspects of our operations. We recognize that fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates and embraces diverse perspectives is not only essential for our organizational success but also crucial for the advancement of security, global health, and development worldwide. We understand that by fostering diversity in a global manner, embracing inclusion, and prioritizing accessibility, our organization will become stronger and more innovative in identifying solutions to the world’s complex challenges.

2024-12-31T17:36:53.000 2025-01-31T23:59:59.000 Full time TELECOMMUTE Україна Представництво Фонду цивільних досліджень та розвитку США