Program Delivery Specialist

About the project

Support implementation of regional engagement & technical coordination initiatives on behalf of U.S. Department of State, UK FCDO, Global Affairs Canada, EU institutions and other international donors and cybersecurity partners across the Western Balkans, Eastern Partnership countries, Central Asia, and beyond

Responsible for planning and execution of activities to drive cybersecurity and digital resilience, including events, trainings, workshops, webinars, and online asynchronous courses

Work with CRDF Global MEL Specialist to design and implement monitoring frameworks and track project KPIs

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

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)

About Us

CRDF Global is committed to implementing our values in our processes, policies, and decisions. By identifying innovative solutions, adapting to new systems, and collaborating with international partners daily, we get a little closer to achieving our vision of building a more secure and prosperous United States and, in turn, a safer world overall. All candidates will be evaluated based on their alignment with CRDF Global’s mission, values, and leadership competencies. See more at: https://www.crdfglobal.org/mission-vision-values/

CRDF Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). CRDF Global provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran, age, or disability status.