Program Delivery Specialist

Our requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 4-5 years of work experience in a related field
• Experience or demonstrated interest in international affairs and global security related topics including cybersecurity, digital resilience, regional security, border security, diplomacy, global affairs, and counterproliferation
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with track record of building partnerships and collaborations
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural and diverse environment
• Proficiency in local language and English
• Willingness to travel within the region and globally

Optional

• Master’s degree or another relevant specialized degree or certification (preferred)
• Proven experience in event planning, strategic donor coordination, foreign assistance, financial management, or regional security assistance (plus)
• Knowledge of other regional languages (advantageous)
• Prior experience in a global non-profit, international organization, or donor-funded environment (preferred)
• Experience working on cybersecurity programs in post-conflict or hybrid threat environments (preferred)
• Knowledge of critical infrastructure protection, election security, and public-private cyber collaboration models (preferred)
• Awareness of NIST/NIS2/ENISA/ECSF/GDPR and other global cybersecurity and information security frameworks (preferred)
• Cybersecurity certifications (any level) (preferred)

Your responsibilities

• Ideating, organizing, and executing strategic cybersecurity & digital resilience activities and facilitating technical assistance deliveries
• Manage ad hoc travel and communication logistics, coordinate with key experts and stakeholders, handle event/meeting readouts, and manage invoices and payments to vendors
• Implement a structured project management approach to initiate, plan, execute, and monitor projects with clear objectives, timelines, deliverables, and performance indicators
• Establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders and institutions, conduct market research for potential partners, engage in regular communication to expand the network of strategic partners
• Work closely with sector experts to foster knowledge exchange and collaborative initiatives
• Refer to emerging or current activities, global threats, and regional politics to inform risk and strategy
• Manage portfolio financial management including budgeting, forecasting, and risk management; adhere to internal timelines and customer reporting requirements
• Support design and implementation of monitoring frameworks, indicators, and data collection tools; assist in collection, analysis, and reporting of project performance KPI data
• Travel to provide on-site support and coordination during implementations and foster networking opportunities on site
• Implement travel and logistics activities for in-person and online/hybrid events; coordinate travel arrangements, event logistics, venues, catering, translation and interpretation
• Proactively identify project risks and implement risk mitigation strategies
• Optimize resource allocation across programs
• Lead and/or participate in cross-functional meetings and contribute ideas for regional impact
• Monitor effectiveness of engagement activities and capture lessons learned
• Prepare reports on engagement efforts, event outcomes, stakeholder feedback, meetings, evaluations, and tools
• Other duties as assigned

About the project

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