Program Officer, Ukraine

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Internews’ Europe and Eurasia Program Management Unit (PMU) seeks a Program Officer to support our ongoing and expanding projects in Ukraine. The Program Officer helps develop, represent, and manage programs under the supervision of the Internews Country Director in Ukraine. Our ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of the Ukrainian media development sector and civil society/media development project management experience to this exciting new role!

LOGISTICS

Internews has a local office in Vilnius, Lithuania; ultimately, this role will be based in Lithuania.

Wherever possible, we work to try to find solutions for international hiring that work for both the company and the candidate. This means that some of the particulars around the offer for a role will be dependent on several factors, and that the benefits and salary structure that apply to a position will ultimately be based upon the candidate’s location and where the role is hired.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply soon.

OUR COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING A CULTURE OF BELONGING

We are an organization of dynamic, mission-driven individuals who are passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are an EEO employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.

DAY-TO-DAY TASKS will include:

• Support programmatic development and project management for Internews’ programming in Ukraine and any regional programs involving Ukraine.
• As assigned, coordinate various aspects at all levels of proposal development, including research, writing, and editing.
• Manage review and editing of quarterly and final narrative reports, workplans, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plans in coordination with field offices and other Headquarters staff.
• In conjunction with other programs staff, monitor progress towards project deliverables and provide guidance to field teams on reporting, M&E, compliance, communications, and related issues as necessary.
• Solicit, draft, and edit success stories, briefers, and other communications materials for Ukraine projects in coordination with program staff and partners.
• Work closely with business/grants and contracts staff to ensure projects remain in compliance with donors’ requirements and Internews’ internal policies.
• Prepare modification requests and other documents required for programs as needed.
• Draft contracts for external consultants and services as needed.
• Provide input and support for organization-wide initiatives as needed.
• Represent Internews before other NGOs, funders, and government officials.
• Supervise and train seasonal support staff or volunteers working on Ukraine programs as necessary.
• Research and communicate with other NGOs on issues involving the media, civil society, freedom of expression, access to information, digital rights and security, etc.
• Stay abreast of news and trends in media development and foreign assistance, particularly as regards Ukraine but not exclusively.
• Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Native-level English, professional proficiency in written and spoken Ukrainian and Russian
• 4+ years professional experience in international affairs, including experience living, working, or studying in Ukraine
• Solid understanding of media development and/or other civil society development issues in Ukraine
• Experience supporting donor-funded projects, particularly USG-funded projects
• Experience contributing to proposals for US government donors
• Experience monitoring and evaluating project results through project-level indicators and targets
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information with discretion
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including diplomacy, tact, and the ability to negotiate
• Superior analytical and writing skills and experience conducting desk research
• Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a multicultural environment
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office programs
• Ability to travel internationally

Preferred

Note: Candidates who do not have these preferred qualifications, but are interested and willing to learn, are encouraged to apply.

• Experience supporting European donor-funded projects
• Experience contributing to proposals for European donors