Project Advisor for Regional Sub-Projects

Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in Kyiv is seeking

Project Advisor for Regional Sub-Projects

Since November 2016, the technical cooperation project “Regional Fund for Administrative Reform in the Eastern Partnership” has been contributing to the creation of the prerequisites for sustainable changes through public administration reform in the Eastern Partnership states. The support of the countries regarding the implementation of their policies in public administration reform is provided through the implementation of sub-projects (Teilma?nahmen) conducted by the Regional Fund. These offer a forum for exchange among experts, specialists and managers as well as the possibility of piloting solutions for ongoing or planned administrative reforms. Advantageous starting points arise from the fact that GIZ development cooperation projects have already been commissioned in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine to support administrative reforms and promote good governance. These projects work together with the relevant partner institutions of the Regional Fund. In its currently second phase the Regional Fund focuses on four thematic action fields such as: E-Governance, Civil Service and Vocational Training, Parliamentary Administration, and better Public Services. The European principles for administrative reforms (so-called SIGMA principles) as well as approaches to sector governance form an essential conceptual basis.

In general, the Project Advisor will be responsible for:

Tasks

• implementation of the project goals and activities agreed in the sub-project “E-Governance” of the The Regional Fund for Administrative Reform in the Eastern Partnership (EaP) in six countries of the EaP according to the mandate and team agreements and/or agreements with the superior. 
• contribution to the overall management procedures for all regional sub-projects and professional advice, coordination function for Ukraine for all sub-projects
• innovation and knowledge management as well as conveying innovations to a broad target group of people inside and outside the project
• integration of results and experiences in the teams of the GIZ good governance projects in six countries of the EaP and in the work of all other sub-projects of the Regional Fund and other relevant groups

Detailed tasks  

• independently plans and implements the sub-project of the Regional Fund 'E-Governance' in close coordination with the fund management
• independently controls and monitors the budget of the sub-project 'E-Governance'
• independently develops and implements concepts and strategies and human capacity building approaches (HCD) for the sub-project ' E-Governance'
• is actively involved in preparing and implementing capacity building measures, exchange events, cross-country visits and the overall work at the regional level
• deals with the design, preparation and implementation of workshops, seminars and other events on issues connected with the regional project’s areas of activity
• drafts proposals for cross-country measures in the format of projects sketches and offers
• designs and monitors the communication of the ' E-Governance ' sub-project with all partners involved in the countries of the PP
• establishes and maintains networks between the partners of the regional sub-project and specialist exchange partners in EU member states and / or EU institutions
• actively organizes the public relations work within the framework of the sub-project 'E-Governance' according to the existing guidelines and strategies
• compiles information about the work in the sub-project ' E-Governance' and ensures the transfer of knowledge both between sub-projects and overall projects
• develops strategies and concepts for the sub-project 'E-Governance ' and advises other sub-projects, if necessary, on the development of guidelines, manuals and procedures 

Required qualifications, competences and experience

• academic degree in IT, Law, Economics or Public Administration
• extensive work experience in the field of public service, technical services, public administration
• proven ability to work in the professional context of change processes
• at least 5 year of theoretical or practical working experience with E-Governance concepts, E-Governance tools or E-Governance related projects
• at least 5 years of experience in cooperation with complex partner and stakeholder settings in the public or private sector, experience in different countries in Eastern Europe is a strong asset
• at least 5 years of working experience with international donor agencies or development agencies, prior work experience with GIZ is a strong asset
• at least 5 years’ experience in project management, prior work experience with GIZ procedures for project administration is a strong asset
• proven experience with budget management 
• experience with project monitoring and evaluation in the project context, prior experience with GIZ M&E systems is a strong asset
• excellent social and communication skills
• proven ability to work in a politically sensitive context
• good working knowledge of ICT technologies (related to software, phone, fax, email and internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office, Access or other database programs)
• excellent language skills (written and oral) in Ukrainian, English and Russian are required. The knowledge of German is an asset 
• willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management  
• ability to travel on a regular base in the EaP region

Assignment 

The assignment starts as of 01.04.2021. Full-time position with 40-hours working week. The contract duration is until 31.03.2023.

Application

Please send your brief motivation letter, a complete CV highlighting relevant professional experience and education and employers' references in English language  until 25 March 2021.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process.