Deloitte seeks a qualified candidate for the USAID State-Owned Enterprises Reform Activity in Ukraine (Ukraine SOERA) to serve as a Civic Engagement Consultant. This is a short-term assistance position with the expected level of effort - up to 90 days. Estimated start date - September 2, 2024. 

Project Background 

USAID SOERA program aims to strengthen public sector business operations and transparency, improve governance and oversight, advance SOE privatization, and develop a strategic management model for SOEs remaining in state ownership. Smart reform and targeted privatization of Ukraine’s SOEs will reduce opportunities for corruption, increase private sector participation, and stimulate broad-based economic growth. Project components include: 

• Component 1: State Property Transfer
• Component 2: State Property Management
• Component 3: Individual SOE/MOE Support
• Component 4: Restoration and Reconstruction
• Component 5: Accountable Public Financial Management. 

Objective

The objective of the Civic Engagement Consultant within the USAID SOERA program would be to work under the cross-cutting area Strengthened Civil Society Role closely with the Civic Engagement Specialist on developing the civic engagement strategy for SOERA and awareness-raising events for general public to grow interest and awareness in state property reform. This consultant will be responsible for organizing and conducting a series of events dedicated to growing awareness of general audiences about privatization and leasing, public and municipal property management, corporate governance, reconstruction, and restoration activities in Ukraine. 

Duties and responsibilities 

1. Contribute to the development of SOERA civic engagement strategy: survey approaches and opportunities for SOERA to involve civic society groups in civic activism in field of public property management, corporate governance, and recovery and restoration activities.
2. Enhance SOERA cooperation with civic society organizations and collaborations: work closely with CSOs to engage them in SOERA awareness-raising and training activities.
3. 3. Organize a series of awareness-raising events for civic society representatives: work on the organization and coordination of online or offline (or hybrid) events, and coordinate event-management efforts of the SOERA team.
4. Organize a series of educational preparatory sessions: work with the SOERA team to conduct short awareness-raising or informational sessions to prepare them for events.
5. Conduct the assessment of activities’ efficiency: collect and analyze feedback and provide recommendations for the project team about further assistance. 

Expected deliverables: 

1. Recommendations on SOERA Civic Engagement Strategy (up to 3 pages).
2. Concept note (up to 3 pages) and schedule for planned events.
3. Minimum 3 offline events and 8 online events conducted.
4. Reports on each conducted event (up to 4 pages including list of attendance, photoreport). 

Position Requirements

• Proven experience in events organization and management.
• Proven experience and understanding of civic activism engagement strategies.
• Strong background in social interaction and knowledge of current socio-economic agenda on a national and regional level.
• Proven experience organizing interactive events for different audiences - debates, club games, tournaments, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work in team and independently.
• University degree in a relevant field.
• English proficiency - Upper Intermediate.
• Based in Ukraine, available for trips within Ukraine (regarding safety considerations)

Candidates are requested to send a CV, cover letter and 2-3 professional references to [email protected] no later than August 27, 2024. Please indicate the following in the subject field of the email: “SOERA Cіvіc Engаgement Consultant - Application”. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.