Kyiv / Odesa or remote Dnipro
ERA BACKGROUND
The USAID Economic Resilience Activity (ERA) is designed as an adaptive and flexible mechanism that supports Ukraine’s immediate development needs and overall economic resilience. Ukraine’s efforts to win the future – emerging from Russia’s full-scale war ready to accelerate its development as a sovereign, independent, democratic, and prosperous state – require a dynamic, inclusive economic recovery.
STABILIZATION AND BUSINESS REVIVAL
ERA participates in developing a resilient, inclusive, and growth-oriented economy in severely damaged areas. ERA empowers Ukrainians to establish and develop micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in promising economic sectors, innovate, and enter new markets in Ukraine, the European Union (EU), and other regions. ERA emphasizes the inclusion of internally displaced persons (IDPs), women, young adults, veterans, the elderly, LGBTQI+ and other vulnerable groups to ensure that these people also participate in building the region’s economic success.
Starting in 2025, ERA is reviving its interventions around Stabilization and Business Revival and re-establishing a core focus on 4 eastern oblasts (Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson) and 3 adjacent oblasts (Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Mykolaiv); and, to a lesser extent, in 4 war-affected areas (Sumy, Poltava, Chernihiv, Odesa). This Stabilization and Business Revival intervention area aims to improve the economic resilience of eastern Ukraine by achieving the following goals:
- OBJECTIVE 1: Provide assistance to stabilize the economy of Ukraine; and
- OBJECTIVE 2: Support the sustainable development of micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Ukraine.
Consequently, the economy of eastern and frontline communities in Ukraine will be able to withstand and respond to the challenge presented by Russia’s invasion and destruction of critical infrastructure; and individuals, businesses and government partners will be able to rebuild their lives and operation in these regions, thereby improving the economic resilience of the region.
In addition to Stabilization and Business Revival in the east and frontline oblasts, ERA continues to support complementary intervention areas:
- AGRI-UKRAINE GRAIN EXPORT LOGISTICS; USAID’s Economic Resilience Activity (ERA) is one of USAID’s core partners implementing the $350 million Agriculture Resilience Initiative – Ukraine (AGRI) that was established in 2022 to bolster Ukrainian agricultural exports and alleviate the global food security crisis exacerbated by the war. Under AGRI-Ukraine, ERA partners with public and private companies to complement and leverage urgently needed grain transportation and transshipment investments.
- BORDER CROSSING POINTS (BCP) IMPROVEMENTS; ERA directly supports the Government of Ukraine, including the State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine (SARDI), the State Customs Service and Ukrainian Railways, to upgrade 42 of Ukraine’s BCPs. Modern and more efficient border infrastructure and customs procedures will reduce export costs and increase export capacity, enabling Ukraine to scale trade and advance its path to EU integration.
- ENERGY AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE SUPPORT; As one of USAID’s most flexible activities that responds to emerging and/or emergency needs, ERA is expanding its interventions that assist Ukraine businesses, communities or individuals in the fall and winter (September 2024-December 2025). The goal is to minimize the impact on the Ukrainian people and economy given recent power deficits. This is an adaptive component and ERA may also need to respond to other emergency needs in the face of ongoing Russian aggression and attacks on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure.
JOB OVERVIEW
The analyst for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Support is responsible for promoting, supporting, and facilitating the growth of small and medium-sized businesses. This position contributes to the SME Support team by providing data collection and analysis support, contributing to the design, monitoring and adaptation of ERA interventions. The SME Development Analysis reports to the Senior Manager for SME Support.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the Senior Manager for SME Support with the collection, analysis and presentation of data related to SME challenges and opportunities in eastner and war-affected oblasts.
- Provide coordination support with other donor funded activitie to share information on ERA opportunities, beneficiaries and events; and gather information from other IPs to avoid duplication and promote coordination.
- Provide analytical and organizational management support to the SME Support team and its local partner organizations; organize workshops, seminars, and training programs to enhance SMEs’ capabilities.
- Identify barriers faced by SMEs (e.g., regulatory or financial) and propose solutions to policymakers.
- Support the development of interventions under ERA that create a conducive environment for SMEs to regrow their businesses.
- Facilitate networking opportunities for SMEs to connect with stakeholders, investors, and business partners.
- Promote participation in trade fairs, exhibitions, and collaborations with larger enterprises by analyzing market opportunities, collecting information on buyers and supporting ERA partnership with business
- Monitor the progress of SME programs and initiatives; assess the impact of support measures and prepare detailed reports for stakeholders.
- Collect data and feedback from SMEs to evaluate the effectiveness of services provided.
- Other tasks as directed by supervisor, COP or their designees.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Management, International Development, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
- Analytical skills to assess SME challenges and provide tailored solutions.
- Familiarity with digital tools and current market trends.
- The ability to prioritize competing tasks, set realistic deadlines, and manage time efficiently.
- Experience working with USAID or other international development organizations is a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Fluent English and Ukrainian are required.
WE OFFER
Contract length: 12-month employment agreement with a possibility of extension.
Benefits Package:
- 28 calendar days of annual leave
- 10 days of internal well-being paid leave per annum
- Medical Insurance for ERA staff and their families
- Life Insurance for ERA staff
- Coverage of all expenses for the business trips
- USAID ERA project is classified as critical infrastructure, reservation from military service is possible
Start date: January 2025
Application process
All applicants must send a cover letter and updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English to ukraine@dai.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.
Closing date for applications: January 31, 2025 (on a rolling basis).
For further information about DAI GLOBAL LLC, please consult our website era-ukraine.org.ua.