Program specialist in the grants department of the Eastern Europe Foundation, grant specialist in Fond Shidna Evropa

Start date: January 2025

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Employment: full-time

Work format: hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the development of grant-giving public organizations through the dissemination of the Fund's expert and professional experience.
• Contributing to the achievement of project performance indicators and strategic goals of the Fund through the development and achievement of grant program performance indicators.
• Preparation and conduct of the grant competition: definition of the main parameters (purpose, tasks, main activities, target audience) and budget formation.
< li>Conducting informational meetings for potential applicants and grantees.
• Conducting the analysis and selection of funding applications: organizing the work of the evaluation committee, conducting interviews with potential by grantees.
• Finalization of applications together with a potential grantee and the grants and contracts department: identification of strengths / weaknesses of applications, correction of applicants and grantees.
• Preparation of internal forms for issuing and closing grants.< /li>
• Constant communication with grantee teams regarding the progress of their projects, resolution of possible difficulties and approval of communication materials.
• Monitoring visits to grantees (if possible).
• Approval of interim and final analytical reports: checking the achievement of planned results and the availability and completeness of supporting documents.
• Participation in public events of grantees as a speaker.
• Preparation of final reporting documents and responses to requests donor.

Qualification requirements:

• higher education in sociology, social work, public administration, management, political science, economics , international relations or related specialties;
• excellent familiarity with accounting standards and practices in Ukraine;
• work experience in international or public organizations (project coordinator / project coordinator or project manager / project manager) from 1 year, previous experience with grants will be an advantage;
• attention to details and excellent organizational skills are mandatory;
• professional knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Office - mandatory; familiarity with MS Project and accounting programs will be an advantage;
• ability to work independently and in a multi-tasking environment with high demands and clear deadlines, ability to set priorities to ensure results;
• excellent communication skills, ability establish and maintain effective cooperation with colleagues and partners;
• excellent command of the Ukrainian language is mandatory; proficiency in English at a level sufficient for professional communication (written and oral) is mandatory.

Please send your resume and cover letter by January 12, 2025. >

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