Lviv/Kyiv

Since 2018, USAID Economic Resilience Activity (ERA) has focused its activities on eastern Ukraine. In 2022, it expanded its geography of cooperation to other regions due to Russia’s full-scale invasion and occupation of part of Ukraine. In 2023, given the military and political circumstances and challenges, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) changed ERA’s priorities.

ERA is one of the implementers of the U.S. Government’s Interagency Agriculture Resilience Initiative – Ukraine (AGRI – Ukraine), which aims to support Ukrainian agricultural production and exports and help address the global food crisis exacerbated by Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine. USAID supports the Government of Ukraine, including working with the State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine (SARDI) and the State Customs Service, through ERA, to modernize border crossing points to improve grain trade and exports, passenger traffic, and perceptions of Ukraine. ERA is also implementing the Economic Stability and Recovery Initiative (ESRI), which focuses on job retention and creation and assists small and medium-sized enterprises.

USAID ERA prioritizes work on AGRI and rehabilitating EU-facing border crossing points (BCPs). The AGRI component is extending its technical assistance to Ukrainian Agri-traders and logistics companies supporting them in increasing capacity and potential of grain export logistics. The BCP component includes complex construction management and procurement of equipment and service for BCPs to become more efficient in processing big cargos of grain and other commodities through the border.

About the job

The Road Resurfacing and Maintenance Engineer is responsible for generally supporting the BCP Infrastructure Team in the sector of road construction and maintenance, as well as cooperating with the Procurement and M&E Teams to ensure the performance of program-level road resurfacing projects. The Road Resurfacing and Maintenance Engineer is expected to coordinate the work of subcontractors, oversee construction supplies cost estimates, and conduct periodic site visits. Finally, s/he will work closely with the Senior Manager for BCP Infrastructure, supporting them in all construction-related matters on a day-to-day basis. The Road Resurfacing and Maintenance Engineer can be located in Lviv or Kyiv and reports to the Senior Manager for BCP Infrastructure.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Road Resurfacing Engineer Tasks:

• Review, verify, and prepare program-level road construction schedules.
• Supervision of construction subcontractors and site supervision subcontractors for compliance with subcontract requirements.
• Conduct site visits and supervise site visit meetings.
• Monitor road resurfacing progress and support road resurfacing schedule updates as necessary.
• Periodic site visits to verify quality control processes and results at road resurfacing
• General support for ERA’s BCP-related tasks.

• Other duties as assigned by the BCP Director and Senior Manager for BCP Infrastructure.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports and other project documentation as required; maintain project files.
• Keep respective activity records in the DAI corporate system (TAMIS).
• Generate progress reports and other project information as required.
• Oversee the monthly, weekly, and daily reporting of subcontractors and direct improvements as required by the BCP Director and Senior Manager for BCP Infrastructure as related to cost, schedule, and other contract requirements.
• Support data collection during the implementation of the technical tasks;
• Monitor the implementation of activities according to the ERA M&E plan;
• Provide information and data to the M&E team in a required format.

Procurement: in coordination with the Procurement Team:

• Prepare and review cost estimates for design, road resurfacing, and maintenance.
• Prepare and review Bills of Quantity and other design documentation for accurate processes that deliver requisitions in a timely way.

About you

• MA/BA in Road Construction, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional experience with design review, construction supervision, and compliance verification experience for road resurfacing and maintenance.
• Professional experience in preparing technical requirements and specifications for road resurfacing and maintenance.
• A minimum of ten years of general engineering and construction professional experience is required, with at least five years of specific experience in road construction and technical supervision in road resurfacing.
• Technical supervision certification is an advantage.
• Fluent English and Ukrainian is required.
• Experience with international donor-funded projects is preferred.

WE OFFER

Contract length: 12-month employment agreement with a possibility of extension.

Benefits: all benefits envisaged by the Labor Code of Ukraine, corporate medical insurance for employees and immediate family members.

Start date: October 2023

Application process

All applicants must send a cover letter and updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English to ukraine@dai.com

Closing date for applications: October 6, 2023.

For further information about DAI GLOBAL LLC, please consult our website era-ukraine.org.ua.

Lviv

Since 2018, USAID Economic Resilience Activity (ERA) has focused its activities on eastern Ukraine. In 2022, it expanded its geography of cooperation to other regions due to Russia’s full-scale invasion and occupation of part of Ukraine. In 2023, given the military and political circumstances and challenges, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) changed ERA’s priorities.

ERA is one of the implementers of the U.S. Government’s Interagency Agriculture Resilience Initiative – Ukraine (AGRI – Ukraine), which aims to support Ukrainian agricultural production and exports and help address the global food crisis exacerbated by Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine. USAID supports the Government of Ukraine, including working with the State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine (SARDI) and the State Customs Service, through ERA, to modernize border crossing points to improve grain trade and exports, passenger traffic, and perceptions of Ukraine. ERA is also implementing the Economic Stability and Recovery Initiative (ESRI), which focuses on job retention and creation and assists small and medium-sized enterprises.

USAID ERA prioritizes work on AGRI and rehabilitating EU-facing border crossing points (BCPs). The AGRI component is extending its technical assistance to Ukrainian Agri-traders and logistics companies supporting them in increasing capacity and potential of grain export logistics. The BCP component includes complex construction management and procurement of equipment and service for BCPs to become more efficient in processing big cargos of grain and other commodities through the border.

About the job

The Project Engineer is responsible for generally supporting the BCP Infrastructure Team and cooperating with the Procurement and M&E Teams to ensure the performance of program-level construction projects. The Project Engineer is expected to coordinate the work of subcontractors, oversee construction supplies cost estimates, and conduct periodic site visits. Finally, s/he will work closely with the Chief Engineer and BCP Infrastructure Manager, supporting them in all construction-related matters on a day-to-day basis. The Project Engineer can be located in Lviv and reports to the BCP Infrastructure Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Engineer Tasks:

• Review, verify, and prepare program-level construction schedules.
• Supervision of construction subcontractors and site supervision subcontractors for compliance with subcontract requirements.
• Conduct site visits and supervise site visit meetings.
• Monitor construction progress and support construction schedule updates as necessary.
• Periodic site visits to verify quality control processes and results at construction sites nationwide.
• General support for ERA’s Construction Management tasks.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Engineer and/or BCP Infrastructure Manager.

Procurement: in coordination with the Procurement Team:

• Review cost estimates for design, construction, and other activities;
• Review bills of quantity for compliance;
• Review Bills of Quantity and other design documentation for accurate processes that deliver requisitions in a timely way.

Monitoring & Evaluation:  in coordination with the M&E team,

• Support data collection during the implementation of the technical tasks;
• Monitor the implementation of activities according to the ERA M&E plan;
• Provide information and data to the M&E team in a required format.

Reporting:

• Prepare accurate and timely reports and other project documentation as required; maintain project files.
• Keep respective activity records in DAI corporate system (TAMIS).
• Generate progress reports and other project information as required.
• Oversee the monthly, weekly, and daily reporting of subcontractors and direct improvements as required by the Chief Engineer as related to cost, schedule, and other contract requirements.

About you

• MA/BA in Civil or Infrastructure Engineering or a related field.
• A category CC1 to CC3 certification as “architect/engineer” and/or “expert”.
• Technadzor certification is also acceptable if supported by professional experience consistent with design review, construction supervision, and compliance verification experience.
• A minimum of ten years of general professional experience is required, with five years of specific experience in construction supervision.
• Fluent English is required.
• Experience with international donor-funded projects is preferred.

WE OFFER

Contract length: 12-month employment agreement with a possibility of extension.

Benefits: all benefits envisaged by the Labor Code of Ukraine, corporate medical insurance for employees and immediate family members.

Start date: October 2023

Application process

All applicants must send a cover letter and updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English to ukraine@dai.com

Closing date for applications: October 2, 2023.

For further information about DAI GLOBAL LLC, please consult our website era-ukraine.org.ua.

Lviv/Kyiv    

Since 2018, USAID Economic Resilience Activity (ERA) has focused its activities on eastern Ukraine. In 2022, it expanded its geography of cooperation to other regions due to Russia’s full-scale invasion and occupation of part of Ukraine. In 2023, given the military and political circumstances and challenges, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) changed ERA’s priorities.

ERA is one of the implementers of the U.S. Government’s Interagency Agriculture Resilience Initiative – Ukraine (AGRI – Ukraine), which aims to support Ukrainian agricultural production and exports and help address the global food crisis exacerbated by Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine. USAID supports the Government of Ukraine, including working with the State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine (SARDI) and the State Customs Service, through ERA, to modernize border crossing points to improve grain trade and exports, passenger traffic, and perceptions of Ukraine. ERA is also implementing the Economic Stability and Recovery Initiative (ESRI), which focuses on job retention and creation and assists small and medium-sized enterprises.

USAID ERA prioritizes work on AGRI and rehabilitating EU-facing border crossing points (BCPs). The AGRI component is extending its technical assistance to Ukrainian Agri-traders and logistics companies supporting them in increasing capacity and potential of grain export logistics. The BCP component includes complex construction management and procurement of equipment and service for BCPs to become more efficient in processing big cargos of grain and other commodities through the border.

About the job

The Facility and Inventory Manager plays an instrumental role in ensuring the meticulous recording, vigilant monitoring, and accurate reporting of inventory items, all while maintaining strict compliance with USAID ERA’s Fields Operations Manual stipulations. This role encompasses a wide spectrum of responsibilities, from comprehensive inventory audits to meticulous asset labeling and diligent software license management. In collaboration with the Procurement team, the Facility and Inventory Manager receives, inspects, and accepts all goods delivered to USAID ERA. The Facility and Inventory Manager possesses a keen eye for detail, impeccable organizational skills, and strong communication abilities to collaborate with vendors, clients, and project teams effectively. The Facility and Inventory Manager reports to the CFO and is based in the Kyiv office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Acceptance of Goods and Asset Management:

• Ensure precise and systematic inventory of all items procured or transferred to the project, aligning with project and contract requirements.
• Periodically travel to the offsite location to check the delivery of procured products and equipment, as needed, conduct thorough physical inventories, and sign Acts of Acceptance.
• Coordinate deliveries schedules with Procurement and Communications teams members responsible to ensure that all documentation is prepared, and acceptance of goods/equipment is organized in a proper order.
• Apply USAID stickers (mandatory for USAID-funded projects) and allocate a unique project inventory or identification number to all physical assets via the TAMIS system.
• Effectively implement and oversee procedures for the checkout of items used for workshops, training sessions, or other offsite purposes, utilizing the TAMIS checkout record.
• In cooperation with the ICT team, meticulously record all software acquisitions within the TAMIS inventory module. Ensure the inclusion of irrefutable proof of licensing for future audits.
• Adhere rigorously to established guidelines for software licensing.

Inventory and Records Keeping:

• Systematically input all items procured or received from clients or other projects into the TAMIS inventory module. This should encompass non-expendable, expendable, and consumable items.
• Maintain exhaustive inventory records, updating details such as location, condition, responsible person, or disposal information as needed.
• Rigorously document any changes in status, location, disposition status, responsible person, or missing information within TAMIS (e.g., price, date purchased, serial number, etc.).
• Ensure strict adherence to procedures for reporting and addressing lost, damaged, or stolen project property.
• Establish a robust access control system to safeguard property and equipment from unauthorized use or disposition.

Reporting and Communication:

• Effectively communicate with relevant project stakeholders (Grants Manager, Procurement Manager, Technical Lead, etc.) to ensure they are aware of impending inventory reports and deadlines.
• Prepare and submit all required inventory reports to USAID, adhering to the specified timelines and formats.
• Collaborate closely with other relevant ERA staff and HO managers for any additional reporting or compliance matters as necessary.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., logistics, supply chain management, economics, finance).
• Proven experience in inventory management and facility oversight.
• Familiarity with inventory management software is advantageous.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in procurement procedures and property management.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Fluent English and Ukrainian is required.

WE OFFER

Contract length: 12-month employment agreement with a possibility of extension.

Benefits: all benefits envisaged by the Labor Code of Ukraine, corporate medical insurance for employees and immediate family members.

Start date: October 2023

Application process

All applicants must send a cover letter and updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English to ukraine@dai.com

Closing date for applications: October 2, 2023.

For further information about DAI GLOBAL LLC, please consult our website era-ukraine.

Since 2018, USAID Economic Resilience Activity (ERA) has focused its activities on eastern Ukraine. In 2022, it expanded its geography of cooperation to other regions due to Russia’s full-scale invasion and occupation of part of Ukraine. In 2023, given the military and political circumstances and challenges, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) changed ERA’s priorities.

ERA is one of the implementers of the U.S. Government’s Interagency Agriculture Resilience Initiative – Ukraine (AGRI – Ukraine), which aims to support Ukrainian agricultural production and exports and help address the global food crisis exacerbated by Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine. USAID supports the Government of Ukraine, including working with state- and private owned companies, namely the State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine (SARDI),  the State Customs Service, the State Border Guard Service through ERA, to modernize border crossing points (BCPs) to improve grain trade and exports,  and perceptions of Ukraine. ERA is also implementing the Economic Stability and Recovery Initiative (ESRI), which focuses on job retention and creation and assists small and medium-sized enterprises.

USAID ERA prioritizes work on AGRI and rehabilitating EU-facing border crossing points . The AGRI component is extending its technical assistance to Ukrainian Agri-traders and logistics companies supporting them in increasing capacity and potential of grain export logistics. The BCP component includes complex construction management and procurement of equipment and service for BCPs to become more efficient in processing bulk cargoes n and other commodities through the border.

About the job

The Environmental Officer is a key member of the AGRI-Ukraine initiative team and plays a pivotal role in assuring adherence to environmental policies and regulations, environmental controls, and reporting systems. The Environmental Officer will invest in providing environmental analysis support to the technical team and ensure preparation of environmental assessments for project activities and interventions. The Environmental Officer supports field examinations, reports on environmentally hazardous locations and materials, and maintains environmental documentation related to Agricultural projects. The Environmental Officer works in close coordination with the Big Infrastructure Lead to ensure environmental assessment for AGRI-related interventions. The Environmental Officer will report to AGRI Director and be based in Lviv.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Environmental Assessment for AGRI-Ukraine activities:

• Coordinate and review testing and analysis of potential environmental hazards;
• Support the AGRI-Ukraine program, ensuring environmental compliance of activities and interventions;
• Monitor project environmental impact and report on compliance with USAID environmental policy;
• Participate in evaluation of environmental risks of proposals submitted by subcontractors, grantees, or beneficiaries in line with their reliability and ability to achieve the goals with focus on safely export of Ukraine’s agricultural products; The Black Sea ports are the most commercially viable to ensure that Ukraine’s agricultural products can be cost-effectively transported to food insecure countries around the world.
• In coordination with Big Infrastructure Lead, work to ensure that AGRI-Ukraine activities are aligned with the USAID ERA’s environmental compliance standards;
• Conduct site visits to assess subcontractors, grantees, or beneficiaries’ environmental compliance, provide guidance on environmental hazards mitigation;
• Oversee and monitor field implementation of environmental mitigation measures;
• Ensure submission of required internal environmental documentation related to AGRI-Ukraine projects to the DAI ‘s experts based in head quarter and coordinate with them further documentation preparation process;
• As required, coordinate environmental training and technical assistance;
• Undertake additional actions required by the Deputy Chief of Party to ensure compliance with USAID and Ukraine environmental regulations policies;
• Perform other tasking as directed by the ERA senior management.

Communication:

• In close collaboration with the Director for Communication and Change Management, represent ERA in a professional manner to the key audiences;
• Proactively engage with target communities to identify opportunities to promote environmental attentiveness of the local communities.

Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Manage activities to implement workplan at improving ERA’s indicator for environmental compliance;
• Coordinate with MEL team regular data collection, its progress, relying on innovative data gathering methods when appropriate;
• Capture the output and outcome level data, document and report the results in timely manner.

Reporting:

• Compile the Environmental Compliance reports for the ERA management on a regular basis;
• Oversee Environmental Compliance of the awards through the review of reports, correspondence, site visits, etc.
• Prepare accurate and timely progress reports on a quarterly basis and contribute to preparation of annual reports;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the DCOP and COP.

Job Expectations

In this position, you are expected to share the DAI four core values:

• Integrity: commit to civil and ethical behavior, play by the rules, and do the right thing;
• Responsibility: be accountable to clients, partners, grant recipients, beneficiaries, colleagues, and communities where we work. If you fall short, you own up, fix the problem, and get it right the next time;
• Excellence: adhere to the highest technical and professional standards in innovation, learning, and service;
• Global Citizenship: respect the cultural diversity and treat everyone everywhere with professionalism and dignity to make the world a better place.

About you

• Advanced degree in Ecology, Environmental Management, or relevant field;
• Experience in Ukrainian environmental and technical compliance procedures for Agricultural and agricultural products processing enterprises;
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience;
• Work experience with international companies or donors- funded projects preferred;
• Spoken and written fluency in English and Ukrainian is a must;
• Experience producing technical reports and managing data;
• Demonstrated ability to work and coordinate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.

WE OFFER

• Contract length: 12-month employment agreement with a possibility of extension.
• Benefits: all benefits envisaged by the Labor Code of Ukraine, corporate medical insurance for employees and immediate family members.
• Start date: October 2023

Application process

All applicants must send a cover letter and updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English to ukraine@dai.com

Closing date for applications: October 8, 2023.

For further information about DAI GLOBAL LLC, please consult our website era-ukraine.org.ua