About the Position

East Europe Foundation is announcing a contest for a Grant Program Specialist position.

Start date: May 2025

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Employment Type: Full Time

Work Format: Hybrid

Responsibilities

Preparation and execution of grant competitions: creation of the main parameters (goals, objectives, main activity type, target audience) and formulation of the contest announcement.
Holding informational meetings for potential applicants and grantees.
Conducting analysis and selection of applications for funding: organizing the work of the evaluation committee, conducting interviews with potential grantees.
Finalizing applications in tandem with a potential grantee, and the Grants and Contracts Department: identifying strengths and weaknesses of applications, adjusting application forms in accordance with the requirements of the Foundation’s procedures and policies and for the effectiveness and relevance of the proposed activity; determining indicators project effectiveness performance.
Preparing internal forms for issuing and closing grants.
Regular communication with grantee teams, regarding the progress of their projects, resolving potential difficulties, and approving communication materials.
Conducting monitoring visits to grantees (if possible).
Approval of tentative and final analytical reports: verification of achievement of planned results and availability and thoroughness of supporting documents.
Participation in public events of grantees (speaker).

Higher education in sociology, social work, public administration, management, political science, economics, international relations or related fields.
Experience in international or public organizations (project coordinator or project manager) of at least 1 year, previous experience working with grants will be an advantage.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and in a multitasking environment with high demands and clear deadlines, ability to set priorities to ensure results.
Strong communication skills, ability to establish and maintain effective cooperation with colleagues and partners.
Proficiency of the Ukrainian language is mandatory.
Proficiency in English at a level sufficient for professional communication (written and oral) is mandatory.

Please send your resume and cover letter by 11:00 PM, May 11, 2025.

To apply, follow the link.

We reserve the right to contact only candidates that will be progressing further in the interview process.