East Europe Foundation, within the Swiss-Ukrainian E-Governance for Accountability and Participation Program (EGAP), is seeking an International Program Development Manager for the Global GovTech Center (GGTC Kyiv).

GGTC Kyiv is part of the World Economic Forum’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) network.The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and providing substantive support for GGTC Kyiv’s international program initiatives.The role will focus on translating GGTC’s strategic objectives and partners’ needs into structured program concepts, as well as designing workshop programs and knowledge exchange formats.The position involves close collaboration with partners, experts, and the GGTC team. However, it does not entail sole responsibility for the overall operational coordination of projects.

Key areas of responsibility 

Program design and development:

• contribute to developing the concept and program architecture of the GovTech Knowledge Exchange Roadshow;
• work with partners to identify and structure their needs, challenges, and priorities;
•  co-design programs with partners and the GGTC team;
• translate partners’ needs into specific workshop programs, topics, formats, and practical activities;
• develop concepts for workshops, hands-on working sessions, and other engagement formats;
• define the objectives, expected outcomes, key questions, and structure of individual sessions;
• prepare briefs, discussion materials, and other program-related resources;
• coordinate substantive engagement with experts, partners, and other external contributors;
• prepare and facilitate workshops and working sessions;
• analyse the outcomes of completed activities and develop follow-up actions;
• contribute to identifying potential formats for continued cooperation based on the outcomes of the Roadshow.

Engagement with international partners and experts:

• contribute to ongoing collaboration with international partners, experts, and other stakeholders on program-related matters;
• conduct introductory discussions with partners to identify their needs, challenges, and opportunities;
• structure the information received and translate it into concrete program solutions;
• develop joint concepts, working session formats, and other proposals;
• provide professional and substantive follow-up based on the outcomes of partner engagement;
• develop potential formats for continued cooperation.

Collaboration with the GGTC team:

• work as part of a cross-functional team to implement programs;
• coordinate with the CEO, COO, Program Development Lead, Project Coordinator, Communications Team, and other team members on relevant program and operational workstreams;
• clearly communicate program tasks and relevant information to the responsible team members;
• hand over the materials and decisions required for further operational implementation;
• participate in planning, regular coordination meetings, and ongoing support across relevant workstreams;
• ensure that program tasks within the role’s area of responsibility move forward in a timely manner.

Required qualifications and experience:

• at least 3–5 years of professional experience in program or project management, program development, consulting, communications, international cooperation, innovation, strategic initiatives, or a related field;
• hands-on experience in designing and implementing programs or complex projects;
• experience in developing program concepts, from identifying needs and objectives to designing specific formats and activities;
• experience working with stakeholders and partners, preferably in an international environment;
• experience preparing and facilitating workshops, high-level international events, strategic sessions, or other group formats;
• ability to structure complex or insufficiently defined information and translate it into concrete solutions;
• strong skills in program development, stakeholder engagement, and facilitation;
• ability to manage several workstreams simultaneously and switch quickly between strategic, substantive, and tactical tasks;
• strong written and verbal communication skills;
• ability to independently lead a program-related task from concept to implementation in collaboration with the team;
• experience in GovTech, digital transformation, public sector innovation, or international cooperation;
• English proficiency at C1 level or above.

The following would be an advantage:

• experience working with governments, municipalities, international organisations, or the technology sector;
• experience developing knowledge exchange, peer-to-peer learning, or capacity-building programs;
• experience working with international forums, conferences, or other multistakeholder events;
• understanding of the Ukrainian and European GovTech ecosystem;
• experience working in international or multinational teams.

Key competencies:

• program development and strategic thinking – the ability to understand program objectives and translate them into a structured design and specific activities;
• stakeholder management – the ability to understand the needs of different stakeholders and identify a shared program logic;
• facilitation – the ability to design and deliver effective workshops and working sessions;
• structured problem-solving – the ability to work with uncertainty and translate complex requests into practical solutions;
• cross-functional collaboration – the ability to work effectively across different team functions and clearly distinguish areas of responsibility;
• accountability for delivery and results – the ability to independently lead one’s area of work from concept to completion;
• international communication – the ability to communicate confidently with international partners and experts;
• adaptability – the ability to manage multiple parallel processes and changing priorities.

To apply, please send your CV and/or motivation letter to [email protected], with “GGTC Program Development Manager” in the subject line, by 15 October 2026 inclusive.

East Europe Foundation reserves the right to contact only shortlisted candidates.