About the Position

East Europe Foundation is announcing a contest for the position of Ecosystem Development Lead for the implementation of the program led by the organization.

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Application deadline: December 26, 2025

Work format: Hybrid

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Development of the EdTech Ecosystem in Ukraine:
- Formulate a map of key stakeholders: schools, communities, EdTech companies, universities, NGOs, investors.
- Identify points of synergy between different participants and create sustainable mechanisms of cooperation.
Partnerships and Coordination:
- Initiate, build, and support partnerships at the national and international levels.
- Hold meetings, facilitations, and working groups.
- Involve partners in the Center’s programs and solution development.
Capacity Building and Support of Schools/Communities:
- Organize training programs, workshops, and mentoring formats for school directors, educational teams, and local departments.
- Facilitate adaptation by schools and communities to innovations and digital solutions.
Localization and Scaling of Innovations:
- Work with technology solution teams to adapt products to the Ukrainian educational context.
- Develop recommendations for successful pilot programs and to expand upon them.
Communication and Representation:
- Represent the Center at events, working groups, and communities.
- Develop easy-to-understand explanations of how innovations work for various audiences.

Requirements

Higher education in social sciences, public policy, education and educational management, management, innovation, communications, or related fields.
3+ years of experience in educational innovation, EdTech, digital transformation, community work, or ecosystem development/partnerships.
Experience in organizing interactions between stakeholders: schools, local governments, EdTech companies, universities, donors, civil society organizations.
Practical experience in creating or scaling educational programs/initiatives that require coordination of many participants.
Software proficiency: Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides); Communication tools (Slack, Zoom, Meets).
Basic understanding of EdTech tools and digital platforms. Tools for organizing events/activities (Canva, Eventbrite or similar).
Experience in project work in complex environments: regular communication, facilitation of working groups, integration of solutions into real educational contexts.
High-level English proficiency – for interaction with international partners.

Application Requirements

Application for participation in the contest must have:

Resume in Ukrainian (or English).
Motivational letter in Ukrainian (or English) with the preferred salary mentioned.

We Offer

Opportunity to work with a leading organization in the EdTech sector.
Be part of a dynamic and innovative team.
Competitive salary and benefits package.

About the Company

East Europe Foundation is dedicated to fostering innovation and development in the educational sector. We aim to create a robust ecosystem that supports the growth and integration of technology in education across Ukraine.

Applying:

Please submit your proposals by 11:00 PM on December 26, 2025 to the following address: [email@protected]. We reserve the right to contact only candidates that we are interested in.

Ecosystem Development Lead

Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements