Innovation and Pilots Lead

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

Application deadline: December 26, 2025

Work format: Hybrid

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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 Requirements

• 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.