CRDF Global is an independent nonprofit organization that promotes safety, security, and sustainability through international development and foreign assistance missions in over 120 countries is looking for Project Lead.

Major Responsibilities:

• Designs and implements project plans using best practices for Project Management (for multiple projects) that may include charters, work breakdown structures (WBS), statements of work, schedules, deliverables, monitoring and evaluation plans, and project budgets; prepares and submits reports and proposed modifications if necessary.
• Participates in managing stakeholder relations and networking with funders.
• Work with SMEs to design, develop, and implement in-person and online cybersecurity-related trainings and capacity building programs.
• Manages sub-award budgets, including planning, administration and financial reporting of project expenses upon closeout of the sub-award(s).
• Develops concepts and new project ideas as part of proposal development process.
• Participates in managing stakeholder relations and networking with funders.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with donor/client organizations, in-country partners (vendors, consultants, universities), relevant U.S. and foreign government agencies, and other NGOs.
• Presenting the results of evaluations to key stakeholders.
• Represents program or projects at external events.
• Supports other programs and staff, as required.
• Travels within Ukraine and internationally as appropriate.

Key requirements:

• 3+ years of progressively responsible work experience in managing donor-funded programming.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Professional fluency in English.
• Excellent and effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with a wide range of individuals from varied backgrounds at all levels within their organizations.
• Strong conceptual skills combined with the ability to break down concepts into manageable, specific sets of objectives in order to plan and successfully implement creative, ambitious new projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and use of databases.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects at various stages of completion.
• Exceptional organizational skills/attention to detail; ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong diplomatic and negotiating skills.

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