Project Manager for the Urban Planning Cadaster Project

About the Position

East Europe Foundation, within the framework of the USAID/UK aid Transparency and Accountability in Public Administration and Services (TAPAS) project, announces a competition for the position of Project Manager for the Urban Planning Cadaster Project. This role is crucial for the development and implementation of the integrated information system “Geoinformation system Urban Planning Cadaster of the State Level” (GIS UPCS), aimed at reforming Ukraine's urban planning and construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of the project concept and implementation plans.
• Hold regular meetings with stakeholders to clarify information system requirements.
• Manage a team of experts working on the project.
• Determine project priorities, KPIs, and set appropriate tasks for the team.
• Participate in the development of technical requirements for the search for software development contractors.
• Coordinate all stages of software development (SDLC) using Scrum/Kanban/XP approaches and methodologies.
• Document the functionality of information systems.
• Monitor all stages of software development and prepare relevant reports as requested by the customer.
• Communicate with all stakeholders involved in the project implementation, including representatives of government agencies, developers, etc.
• Coordinate project partners and contractors.
• Maintain project documentation in Confluence/Jira.

Requirements

• More than three (3) years of software development project management experience.
• Understanding and skills in IT development project management using Agile approaches such as Scrum, Kanban, Crystal, FDD, XP, etc.
• Experience in developing electronic services for the public and business, understanding of such technologies as interoperable solutions, etc.
• Understanding of the software design and development process, formulation of high-level technical requirements for a software product.
• Ability to structure elements of information systems and identify technologies and possible software solutions.
• Experience in writing technical specifications, requirements, and specifications for IT projects.

Desired Skills and Experience

• More than two (2) years of experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Experience in communications with government agencies (clarifying requirements, making presentations).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of English will be an advantage.
• Experience with geographic information systems will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of urban planning legislation will be an advantage.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work on a key initiative in reforming Ukraine's urban planning and construction processes.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Professional development opportunities.

About the Company

East Europe Foundation is a leading organization in promoting transparency and accountability in public administration and services in Ukraine, supported by USAID/UK aid.

Application Process

Applications (CV with relevant work experience and skills, direct contact details) should be sent by 23:00 on June 25, 2023 to the address: [email protected] with a note “Cadaster Project Manager”.

Contact Information

Yuliia Zaplavna, Project Manager, East Europe Foundation

[email protected]