Contribute to efforts to build national and local public sector capacity 

Map, monitor, and develop local youth networks 

Support COP in coordinating and leveraging efforts of related donor and implementer programs 

Design, oversee, or execute as needed, the organization of strategic events in Ukraine in coordination with the Strategic Communications Unit. 

Continually assess national and regional markets for partnership and business opportunities and help prepare plans to capture them. 

Identify markets, donors, and partners that are responsive to the objectives of the program, map out a strategy for engaging with or accessing them, and execute that strategy. 

Contribute to UNITY research and learning, in particular insights on private sector and local governance in target regions of UNITY operation for the applied political economy analyses 

Promote IREX’s participation and represent IREX in conferences and industry functions, identify/facilitate speaking opportunities for self or other IREX experts 

Identify potential local resources to provide in-kind and other forms of cost-share for UNITY activities across all objectives 

Other duties as assigned. 

Ukrainian citizenship or residency with work authorization is required. 

Minimum of five years of management experience in strategic partnerships, experience in partnership management for an international NGO is a plus; experience working on programs focused on youth, education, and/or employment/entrepreneurship preferred. 

A master’s degree in business administration, public policy, sociology, international affairs, education, or a related field; bachelor’s degree with eight (8) years of relevant experience also considered.  

Demonstrated extensive network of international and local public and private sector representatives. 

Ability to think and plan strategically in the context of broad organizational goals. 

Superb organizational and communications skills, particularly public speaking. 

Ability to translate strategy and shape complex, innovative ideas into concrete initiatives with the people, revenue, and partners necessary to achieve results. 

Demonstrated skills in solving problems in fast-paced environments, including development of strong coalitions and creative models of revenue generation. 

Ability to manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously under tight deadlines. 

Demonstrated commitment to creating a learning environment within a program. 

Strong command of English, Ukrainian, and Russian.