Project Management Specialist (Energy/Critical Infrastructure) in Posolstvo SShA v Ukrayini

To apply for this position, you should complete an application in English at the link provided below.                    We do NOT accept resumes from rabota.ua 

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/ukr/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms

Deadline for applications: February 1, 2026

Duties:

The Project Management Specialist (Energy/Critical Infrastructure) is a technical leader in the Energy/Critical Infrastructure sector and serves as a resource in strategic planning, program and activity design, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Department of State (DoS) Assistance program and component projects and activities. The job holder engages in the administration of DoS assistance projects through various foreign assistance mechanisms, to ensure that US Government (USG) project objectives are achieved in accordance with financial, timing, and regulatory requirements. The position serves as a designated or alternate representative of the USG for the oversight and management of implementing mechanisms and activities. (eg Contracting/Grants/Agreement Officer's Representative (COR/GOR/AOR), Alternate COR/GOR/AOR and/or Activity Manager.) The primary product of this position is the successful implementation of DoS Assistance Programs projects and activities. The position is in the Political/Foreign Assistance section, which oversees DoS Assistance Programs in Energy/Critical Infrastructure.

1. Project/Program Management Duties  :

• Oversee assistance projects, serve as technical liaison, provide guidance, monitor compliance, maintain communication, and share expertise.
• Provide technical expertise, engage in planning and strategy development, and contribute to project design.

1. Monitoring and Evaluation  :

• Develop and oversee performance monitoring plans, conduct evaluations, and generate reports.
• Monitor partner performance, conduct site visits, analyze data, and draft documentation.

1. Stakeholder Engagement :

• Represent DoS in stakeholder engagements, manage information flows, and build partnerships.

1. Financial Management

• Manage budgets, ensure funding pipelines, and oversee financial aspects of awards.
• Track financial status, including accruals, funding, and budget execution.

1. Information Management

• Establish and maintain files per DoS standards, using electronic storage for document retention.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

FOR THE EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS APPLICANTS MUST MEET EITHER OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2 TO QUALIFY.

Option 1

Experience : A minimum of five (5) years of professional work experience in executing projects in the energy sector, or infrastructure development, or engineering, or relevant experience in technical foreign assistance, programs, projects or activities. 

Education : A bachelor's degree in Energy, Engineering, Economics, Environmental studies, or International relations is required.

Option 2

Experience : A minimum of seven (7) years of professional work experience in executing projects in the energy sector, or infrastructure development, or engineering, or relevant experience in technical foreign assistance, programs, projects or activities.

Education:  Two years of college/university studies is required.

Language*:  Fluent English (speaking/writing/reading) is required.

Good working knowledge of Ukrainian (speaking/writing/reading) is required.

*This may be tested

Job Knowledge:  Advanced knowledge of program and project management processes and practices, contracting, procurement and funding practices, administration of foreign assistance implementing mechanisms, as well as program/project financial regulations, procedures, and practices. Advanced knowledge of the host country and government institutions and bureaucratic processes, policies, and regulations. This entails high-level knowledge of host government laws, policies, procedures, and institutional doctrines. Advanced knowledge of research and analysis techniques to successfully study complex subjects and issues related to the assigned program area. Good knowledge of legal and regulatory framework governing grants and project management in the host country, including local laws, regulations, and compliance requirements. Advanced knowledge of host country and regional energy system, energy economics and energy regulations.

Skills And Abilities:  Ability to interpret technical requirements, ability to recommend needed contract and project changes, ability to monitor and evaluate project execution and implementing partners' performance, ability to review invoices, ability to inspect and accept project deliverables are required. Superior written and oral communication skills with the ability to work well in a bilingual environment to communicate effectively and persuasively with US, host government, and third-country counterparts. Ability to develop and maintain contacts at the senior, mid, and working levels with relevant host government institutions to successfully negotiate program and project goals and action plans. Proficiency in analyzing financial data, preparing budgets, and ensuring financial accountability. Effective users of the Microsoft Office suite, Gmail, and Google suite or other equivalent software for communication, document creation, and presentations. 

We offer:

• Stability
• Competitive salary
• Regular working hours (40 hours per week, 8 hours per day)
• Comfortable office
• Medical insurance for the employee and dependents (spouse and children)
• Life insurance
• Paid annual and sick leave
• Military exemption for male employees
• Training and professional development
• Holiday days off (both Ukrainian and American holidays)