Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
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About the Position
East Europe Foundation is announcing a contest for the position of Innovation and Pilots Lead for the implementation of the program led by the organization.
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Work format: Hybrid
Application deadline: December 26, 2025
Responsibilities
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Search and selection of solutions (scouting):
- Monitoring and designation of promising EdTech and AI solutions in the world.
- Analysis of their potential for Ukraine: applicability to challenges, context, and scalability.
- Development of short reviews and technical recommendations in a clear format.
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Launch of pilot programs:
- Preparation of the pilot program concept (goal, design, success indicators).
- Coordination of the program launch with partners, schools, communities, MES / Ministry of Digital Education.
- Pilot program support from initiation to final evaluation.
- Collection of feedback from users: teachers, principals, students, parents.
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Evaluation of effectiveness and recommendations:
- Together with the Research Lead – evaluation of pilot program results (successes, setbacks).
- Preparation of recommendations for scaling or re-testing.
- Writing of short executive summaries for government partners.
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Technology Partnerships:
- Building communication with international EdTech companies, universities, and AI labs.
- Search for partners who are ready to test or localize solutions for Ukraine.
- Developing a cooperation model, expectations, and roles.
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Coordination and interaction with stakeholders:
- Constant interaction with the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Digital, schools, communities.
- Preparing updates on progress, risks, needs.
- Working in close coordination with other areas of the CoE.
Requirements
- Higher education in educational sciences, social sciences, public policy, management, innovation, digital transformation, or related fields.
- 3+ years of work in EdTech, digital education, educational innovation, technology implementation in education, or related fields.
- Experience in launching or coordinating pilots / innovation projects: from solution expectations to evaluation of results.
- Experience working with schools, communities, educational institutions, or ministries – preferably at the project level.
- Ability to interact with international EdTech companies, universities, AI labs, or partners.
- Practical experience in evaluating technological products, their relevance to the local context, and educational needs.
- High level of proficiency in English – for interaction with international partners.
Application
Application for participation in the contest must have:
- Resume in Ukrainian (or English).
- Motivational letter in Ukrainian (or English) with the preferred salary mentioned.
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.