Resident Director - Ukraine

Organization: National Democratic Institute

Website: NDI

Title: Resident Director - Ukraine

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Salary: Not listed

Description:
The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) seeks to hire a Resident Director for its office in Kyiv, Ukraine.  Primary responsibilities include design and implementation of assistance programs for Ukrainian political parties;  representing NDI to officials from host and U.S. governments as well as local and international nongovernmental organizations; overall management of NDI’s multinational office in Kyiv; and coordination with NDI-Washington.  The position is based in Kyiv and will require travel within Ukraine and other parts of the region.

Qualifications:

Required Skills

• Oversee the design and implementation of training programs and consultations for political parties;
• Conduct trainings and consultations with senior civic and party leaders;
• Coordinate day-to-day management and oversight of local and expatriate staff in Kyiv office;
• Ensure programmatic goals are achieved and operational and reporting requirements are adhered to;
• Maintain relationships with key partners in government and the donor community;
• Draft and submit weekly field reports that monitor and measure program results and political developments
• Liaise regularly with NDI/Washington regarding all aspects of program development and implementation.

Required Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in a field of study related to political science, international affairs or public policy;
• Minimum twelve (12) years substantive political experience, including working for local, state or national party headquarters, electoral campaigns and/or politically active nongovernmental organizations.   Familiarity with all aspects of democratic political party functions, operations and management is a must.  Particular experience in local/regional party development and leadership development is highly desirable, as is familiarty with design and applications of survey research.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior political and civic leaders as well as representatives of the donor and diplomatic communities;
• Ability to communicate skills and experience to others as a trainer advisor and consultant;
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English;
• Demonstrable effectiveness in program, financial and personnel management;
• Experience in living and working overseas and an ability to work in a challenging environment is highly desirable, as is previous experience in former Soviet/Eastern bloc countries.

This position requires a one-year commitment (contingent on USAID funding) and is available immediately.

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