Abt Associates, a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the field of international development, seeks qualified candidates for an upcoming USAID-funded Health Reform project in Ukraine.

Responsibilities:

·         Providing overall project management support to the Chief of Party.

·         Supporting overall project performance and achievement of project goals and objectives

• Project planning, including timely preparation of the annual implementation plan;
• Overseeing population education component;
• Effectively coordinating and engaging with all project stakeholders; Liaising with Project partners and USAID;
• Managing and developing staff, sub-Contractors, and consultants to achieve expected results;
• Ensuring high quality standards of technical assistance and support to Program stakeholders;
• Managing Program communications with USAID, key stakeholders, and the general public;
• Ensuring compliance with USAID, USG and GOU laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

·         Master’s degree, PhD, or Medical Doctor degree

·         At least 5 years of project management experience.

·         Understanding of health delivery, civil society, and/or health systems in the former Soviet Union

·         Prior experience in working with USAID and/or other international donors in Ukraine, Central and

Eastern Europe, or the former Soviet Union;

·         Proven management skills.

·         Ability to liaise effectively with and develop consensus among key stakeholders, including USAID, national and local officials, public, private, and civil society partners

·         Proficiency in English and either Russian or Ukrainian required.

To apply, please email your cv to [email protected] specifying the position in the subject line. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.