Program Specialist (Partnership) in Danish Refugee Council / Danska Rada u spravah bizhenciv v Ukrayini

• Identify DRB partners who need support in capacity development by conducting needs analysis, meetings with partners, etc.
• Ensure a clear understanding of the organizational goals and priorities of partner capacity development. Ensure that partners' objectives are prioritized within the framework of the support provided by the DRB and coordinate delivery activitiespartner capacity development assistance with other DRB departments.
• Support the development of methodologies and tools to assess partner capacity development needs and interest.
• Coordinate capacity assessments for partners to ensure clear communication between by all DRB departments.

Planning, implementation and monitoring of organizational/potential development

• Based on capacity assessments of partner goals, prepare development plans capabilities Ensure that partners' capacity development needs are aligned with DRB's goals and strategy.
• Oversee the progress and implementation of partners' capacity development plans, and ensure identification of issues and necessary changes to these plans. 
• Support the organization and conduct of training for partners, which will be conducted by the technical coordinators of the DRB.
• Organization and conduct of events and trainings (non-technical) on the development of the potential of partners. 
• Organize appropriate activities for monitoring and evaluation of trainings conducted for partners in accordance with the agreed plan.
• Participate in partnership coordination forums and contribute and/or contribute to agenda items, related to partner capacity development.

Accountability and reporting

• Disseminate best practices in partnership building.
• Support the processes of reporting and development of proposals on topics related to organizational development/capacity development.

About You

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have at least 3 years of work experience in initiatives or programs focused on the sectors of capacity development, effective governance and/or policy analysis - preferably in national/international non-governmental organization, UN or government institutions. In addition, we also expect the following:

• Knowledge and experience in the concepts and practices of potential exchange in Ukraine.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the work of CSOs/CSOs and trends in their organization in Ukraine.
• Experience of high-level facilitation – in-depth knowledge in conducting trainings and/or presentations in the field of potential development.
• Strong coordination and communication skills in a multicultural environment.
• li>High level of adaptability and flexibility.
• Complete professional command of the English language.
• Fluent command of the Ukrainian language.
• Master's degree (for example, political science, international development, economics) or an equivalent professional qualification.

All positions in the DRC require the candidate to possess the core competencies of the DRC:

• Strive for excellence : Focusing on achieving results while ensuring effective processes.
• Collaboration: Engaging relevant parties and encouraging feedback. 
• Leadership: Taking responsibility and initiative, striving for innovation. 
• Communication: Ability to listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstration of integrity: Adherence to and promotion of the highest standards of ethical and professional behavior in accordance with DRB's values ​​and Code of Conduct, including protection from sexual exploitation, violence and harassment.         

We offer:

• Contract duration: contract with an open date after successful completion of the initial 3 - one-month probationary period.
• Place of duties: Kyiv with 30% business trips around the country.

Salary and conditions will correspond Conditions of employment of the Danish Refugee Council. 

Resume submission process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated resume (no more than four pages) in English. 

Resumes sent by email will not be considered.

You can submit your resume HERE

Summary submission deadline: November 27, 2024.

We encourage candidates to submit resumes as soon as possible, interviews may be held on a rolling basis. DRB reserves the right to select a candidate before the vacancy closing date.