Programme Manager at Westminster Foundation for Democracy

Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) is looking for an experienced Programme Manager based in Kyiv, to support the implementation of our Ukrainian programmes.

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

YOU MUST BE BASED IN UKRAINE AND FLUENT IN UKRAINIAN TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

Contract: Contract of Service Fixed Term (May 2024 – September 2026) (subject to approval of funding). Full time

Benefits: 4 wellbeing days per calendar year [pro-rata for part-time staff], plus annual leave and public holidays entitlement.

Programme Manager – Rada Next Generation (RANG) Programme – Ukraine

WFD is looking for an exceptional Programme Manager, with the relevant experience and skills, to support the implementation and management, from inception through to final evaluation, of its programmes in Ukraine.

The Programme Manager will manage the Next Generation of the Responsible Accountable Democratic Assembly (RANG) programme. This programme will address the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine’s (VRU) most critical challenges and enable the VRU to become a modern, effective institution that promotes accountability and democratic development in Ukraine.

As our new Programme Manager and reporting to the Country Representative Ukraine, you will be tasked with; supporting the implementation of grants, contributing to the design of programmes to support WFD’s strategic direction, managing medium term goals, overseeing budgets, programme activities and operating plans and as well as writing business development funding proposals.

The core skills and experience we are looking for are.

First-hand experience of designing, implementing, and managing a portfolio of programmes- minimum 2 years’ experience.

• In-depth knowledge of the political environment in Ukraine and experience working with the VRU.
• Experience of managing good governance and democracy support programmes
• Exceptional project and programme management skills
• Proposal development, contracting, procurement, grant management, donor compliance, financial management and control skills
• Experience in risk management, proposal development, contracting, procurement, grant management, donor compliance, financial scrutiny, research/analysis, and reporting.
• Experience using programme management systems and tools. Intermediate level Microsoft suite skills.
• Experience organising and managing high profile and complex events.
• Senior stakeholder analysis, development, and management skills
• Excellent level of written and oral communication skills in English and Ukrainian.
• Experience producing accurate briefing documents and communications.
• Educated to degree level.

This is a field-based role in Ukraine; applicants must be eligible to work in the country.

For more information, please download the JOB DESCRIPTION

This vacancy will now close on 4th June 2024