The EUACI is expanding and is seeking a Project Manager to support our work with monitoring and mitigating corruption risks in construction processes.
If you comply with the conditions below and want to be part of a workplace with dedicated and hardworking colleagues who want to do their part to create an even better society with less corruption then send us your application to [email protected] with the copy for [email protected] before close of business on 15 July 2026.
The EUACI
The EUACI is an anti-corruption program funded by the EU, UK International Development, and co-financed and implemented by the Government of Denmark. The programme is aimed at supporting Ukraine in its efforts to reduce corruption at the national and local level through the empowerment of citizens, civil society and state institutions.
The EUACI has four intervention areas, namely:
- Support to independent state institutions fighting and preventing corruption;
- Mitigate corruption risks at the level of sectors;
- Support cities in war-affected areas in enhancing integrity;
- Support civil society and media in preventing and fighting corruption.
Since 2024, the EUACI has been engaged in monitoring and mitigating risks in the modernization of new school canteens in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science and the School Nutrition Reform Team of the First Lady. Using a network of external experts, the EUACI reviews project documentation and budgets, monitors procurement processes and supervise construction processes. Building on good results achieved, the EUACI is now engaged in additional activities, including the construction of kitchen factories and social housing and infrastructure. The EUACI is also engaged in price monitoring of catering and food supplies to school canteens.
With the expansion of work, there is a need for a Project Manager. The Project Manager will report directly to a Team Leader and will work in close cooperation with other stakeholders. The Project Manager will lead and coordinate a big group of external experts and will be responsible for the end-to-end project lifecycle, from developing workplans and budgets to executing procurement, monitoring progress against performance indicators, and ensuring full financial and contractual compliance.
The position
Title: Project Manager for Mitigating Corruption Risks in Construction
Place of service: The EUACI office in Kyiv
Contract: We offer a fulltime employment contract with the Embassy of Denmark until the end of the EUACI phase III (August 2027) All staff will have to pass a security check
Conditions: A salary according to qualifications and embassy staff policy and a benefit package as for embassy staff, including performance bonus, health insurance and five weeks of paid holidays.
Team: The Project Manager refers to the Team Lead for Mitigating Corruption Risks in Construction and the Head of the EUACI.
Area of Responsibility
The area of responsibility includes, but is not limited to, the points below:
- Develop, maintain and implement project workplans and budgets.
- Supervise and coordinate external experts, consultants and implementing partners; supervise and quality assure their deliverables.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration with representatives of central executive bodies, First Lady Office/School Nutrition Reform Team, local authorities, project teams, and other stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress and performance to ensure timely results by identifying and addressing risks, while also handling all administrative and financial duties, such as verifying deliverables, ensuring contracts are followed, and processing payments on time.
- Execute procurement processes, including drafting Terms of Reference (ToRs), and coordinating procurement activities in accordance with Danish MFA procedures.
- Ensure the project management of relevant technical assistance in accordance with the Programme’s work plan and agreements with partners, or upon grounded ad-hoc requests of the latter.
- Assist with the development of guidelines, recommendations and other similar documents for the partners, in close cooperation with Team Lead and/or external consultants.
- Organise and support trainings, workshops, events and consultations on procurement integrity and project monitoring.
- Cooperate closely with other EUACI teams and ensure synergies with other program activities.
Requested Profile/Qualifications
- University degree in Public Policy, Economics, Law, technical/engineer or other related fields.
- A minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience in project management, preferably from an international program.
- Experience in capacity development, or structured learning activities for public institution, for instance local authorities, will be an advantage.
- Experience in construction processes and public procurements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality technical documentation, including analytical reports, policy recommendations, ToRs, and progress reports.
- Familiarity with donor-funded procurement and reporting procedures will be considered an advantage.
- Excellent English and Ukrainian language written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent team player skills with the ability to identify and communicate necessary improvements, make recommendations, and implement change.
- The ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Keen sense of ethics, integrity, and credibility.
Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV and short Motivation Letter in English to [email protected] and cc [email protected] before close of business on 15 July, 2026. Please write in the email subject line “Application for Project Manager for Mitigating Corruption Risks in Construction”.