Stakeholder & Partnership Specialist, Ukraine National Identity Through Youth (UNITY) in IREX

Who We AreIREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. With a projected annual portfolio of more than $150 million and more than 750 staff worldwide, we work with partners in more than 100 countries in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.The Stakeholder and Partnership Specialist (SPS) for the Ukraine National Identity Through Youth (UNITY) Program, funded by USAID and implemented by IREX, plays a critical role in fostering collaboration and partnerships. This program supports youth innovation and entrepreneurship, fosters active participation in decision-making, and engages youth in solving national and local issues. You will coordinate UNITY’s collaboration with key stakeholders—including governments, NGOs, educational institutions, and the private sector—and ensure the sustainability of program outcomes. This role blends communication, strategy, program design, and coalition-building to achieve impactful youth development in Ukraine.We are doers. Our decades of on-the-ground experience help us create greater impact, practical recommendations, and lasting partnerships.Are you the next member of our team?Your Background & SkillsBachelor’s degree in business administration, public policy, sociology, international affairs, education, or a related field; Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience Experience of working on policy issues in Ukraine and strong advocacy skills. Experience in partnerships, including government relations, experience in partnership management for an international NGO is a plus; experience working on programs focused on youth, education, and/or employment/entrepreneurship preferred. Very good command of English Language and Ukrainian is required. Demonstrated network of international and local public and private sector representatives. Ability to think and plan strategically in the context of broad organizational goals. Superb organizational and communications skills, particularly public speaking. Ability to translate strategy and shape complex, innovative ideas into concrete initiatives with the people, revenue, and partners necessary to achieve results. Demonstrated skills in solving problems in fast-paced environments, including development of strong coalitions. Ability to manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously under tight deadlines. Demonstrated commitment to creating a learning environment within a program. You must have unrestricted authorization to work in Ukraine. Your Daily Tasks Coordinate cooperation with existing Ukraine National Identity Through Youth (UNITY) stakeholders: government, private sector, local and international NGOs, other donors supporting youth or youth-related areas. Keep them informed about Ukraine National Identity Through Youth (UNITY) work and outcomes, facilitate synergies and avoid duplication of efforts, identify opportunities for joint initiatives. Identify and build relationships with stakeholders that have interest, potential, and capability to sustain, use, and carry on practices and approaches developed by Ukraine National Identity Through Youth (UNITY). Work out the most effective formats for transferring program knowledge and resources to make them beneficial to Ukrainian youth beyond the duration of Ukraine National Identity Through Youth (UNITY) Program. Track Ukrainian laws, regulations, frameworks, standards, and other government policies designed to support youth as civically and economically active citizens to ensure that all Ukraine National Identity Through Youth (UNITY) activities are compliant with current guidance, and to engage policy makers to identify areas of public policy improvement. Coordinate Ukraine National Identity Through Youth (UNITY) advocacy efforts for the policy changes that support UNITY goals. Ensure that Ukraine National Identity Through Youth (UNITY) data and research is packaged and disseminated to reach and inform the maximum number of local, regional and national-level policymakers, and that appropriate trainings, workshops, and forums engage policymakers and civil society actors to build their skills in using reliable data for decision making related to youth. Propose partnership activities: justify, plan, coordinate, and oversee efforts that would communicate Ukraine National Identity Through Youth (UNITY) results and impact and sustain UNITY-initiated practices and approaches. Organize presentations and events, assist with presentation and dissemination of program data collected by IREX and Ukraine National Identity Through Youth (UNITY) partners to external audiences. Work closely with all Ukraine National Identity Through Youth (UNITY) Teams to ensure that UNITY results are captured, highlighted, packaged, and positioned to demonstrate Program impact. Design, oversee, or execute as needed, the organization of strategic events. Continually assess national and regional markets for partnership and business opportunities and help prepare plans to capture them. Promote IREX’s participation and represent IREX in conferences and industry functions, identify/facilitate speaking opportunities for self or other IREX experts. Identify potential local and private sector resources to provide in-kind and other forms of cost-share for UNITY activities across all objectives. Build and manage relationships with influencers and opinion leaders to promote program opportunities and/or demonstrate Program impact. Provide, if required, programmatic oversight to selected subgrants and small grants/awards: Provide day-to-day programmatic support; In collaboration with Grants Manager, MEL Specialist, GESI Advisor, lead selection and awarding process for subgrantees; Support project performance, specifically analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals; Liaise with grant/finance manager on reporting and compliance; Identify and draft subgrants and small grants/awards success stories and support production of high-quality communication materials; Participate in preparation of program reports for the donor and internal ones. Facilitate the identification, selection, and effective management of consultants for activities associated with partnerships management. Prepare activity and program reports, regular updates, success stories. Develop and maintain partnerships databases. Travel as needed Other support duties as needed. You Will GetCommitted, passionate, collaborative, and mission-driven colleagues who make IREX a good place to work. You will receive best-in-class learning, development, and growth opportunities, as well as a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive. This includes a well-being and employee assistance program, health coverage, a flexible work schedule, a generous PTO policy, a technology stipend, a diverse and inclusive work environment, and many more benefits.We conduct background checks on all successful candidates. This position is eligible for Telework. The eligible employee is a regular, full-time Kyiv-based staff who works from a worksite outside the Kyiv office for one or more days a week. This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASEEOE – Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. Show more Show less Посадовий рівень Старший середній рівень Тип зайнятості Повний робочий день Посадові обов’язки Інше Галузі Некомерційні організації