The PFA / Projects Manager ensures increased access of Member Association to institutional funding and successful implementation of projects co-funded by grant givers through planning, monitoring & evaluation activities. He/she identifies opportunities for accessing public funds and grants in the country and abroad on topics close to the programme activities of SOS Children’s Villages Ukraine.

MAIN RESPONCIBILITIES

• Screen and prioriteze relevant grant opportunities (including donors’ market) and funding programmes for applicability of the MA
• Increase Organization’s attractiveness on the donors’ market.
• Set up and keep updated a national database of grant givers
• Coordinate all stages of PF-projects, i.e. from planning, through implementation, until final evaluation
• Organize, facilitate and lead project formulation workshops and kick off meetings with involvement of main stakeholders
• Support project teams during inception period by providing all relevant information on grant contract issues
• Oversee and monitor implementation of current projects
• Be responsible for visibility actions of grant project according to donor 
• Deliver all mandatory tools and guidelines in the field of Public Funding to project teams
• Participate as a member in the regional, internatioal and national PF-networks and thus supporting colleagues sharing the proper info 

MUST CRITERIA

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject area, e.g. project management, social sciences, development studies, community development, public policy & planning, international relations, etc.
• At least 3 years’ work experience in the social development field
• Knowledge and expertise in project design, monitoring and evaluation 
• Hands-on experience in planning and implementation of social projects co-financed by institutional donors (such as: the EC, development agencies, international foundations, national grant givers)

• Deep knowledge and understanding of Project Cycle Management and monitoring / evaluation methodologies
• Ability to develop project proposals in accordance with public donors’ requirements and oversee their implementation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including written and spoken English, and the ability to communicate with donor organizations 
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Positive and professional approach: ability to work both independently and in team, highly organised, result-oriented, using initiative, keeping commitments and meeting deadlines 

Please send Your CV on the email:

[email protected]       till the date 20.03.2015