Digital Tools Advisor

About the Position

The East Europe Foundation announces a competition for the position of Digital Tools Advisor. This role is part of the USAID and UK Dev Promoting Integrity in Public Sector Activity (Pro-Integrity) project, which aims to address corruption risks at the national, local government, and recovery and reconstruction levels in Ukraine.

Project Background

The Pro-Integrity project focuses on three main objectives:

• Objective 1: Strengthening national level anti-corruption institutional capacity to advance corruption prevention, detection, and deterrence.
• Objective 2: Strengthening anti-corruption compliance and control in local governance.
• Objective 3: Advancing transparency and accountability in resilience, recovery, and reconstruction efforts.

Under Objective 2, twenty Hromadas will be selected for the first year, with up to eighty selected during the project's five-year lifespan.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing national, regional, and local digital tools that promote increased transparency and accountability.
• Work closely with the Local Integrity Manager on advising, designing, and implementing integrity improvement plans in terms of digital tools for transparency and accountability.
• In close cooperation with Pro-Integrity’s CDTO, advise local government on developing, implementing, or optimizing existing IT tools to promote increased integrity.
• Monitor and support all stages of implementing IT tools for local government, including site visits and close coordination with local government partners.
• Ensure the effective use and maintenance of digital tools, conduct training and other informational events, and support relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain communication with the regional leadership of the Program and stakeholders to assess the need for digital tools and ensure their alignment with local government goals.
• Facilitate the creation and coordination of working groups, committees, and discussion platforms to foster dialogue and cooperation on improving the integrity of local governance through IT solutions.
• In close partnership with the Regional Manager, coordinate work of regional staff of the Program in terms of implementation of the digital tools in local governments.
• Coordinate with other international development projects and initiatives.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Program management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in software development, project management, or digital innovation. Experience working with local or national governments implementing IT solutions is preferred.
• Good project management skills.
• Experience working with international donor-funded development activities in Ukraine is preferred.
• Communication skills, ability to work effectively with various stakeholders, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work on a significant project aimed at promoting integrity and transparency in Ukraine.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

About the Company

The East Europe Foundation is dedicated to promoting integrity, transparency, and accountability in public sector activities in Ukraine. We work closely with local and national governments to implement effective solutions and foster a culture of integrity.

Application Process

To participate in the competition, please send a motivation letter indicating the expected remuneration and a resume to the address [email protected] with the note “Digital Tools Advisor” by August 13, 2024.