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Опис вакансіїВакансія: Secure Innovation and Industry Partnerships Manager for U.S. Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine (CCI) ActivityBACKGROUND:The U.S. Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine (CCI) Activity began in May 2020. The purpose of the CCI Activity is to reduce, and ultimately eliminate, cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Ukraine's critical infrastructure sectors. In the same way that cyberattacks drove Estonia to innovate cybersecurity practices, systems, and entrepreneurship as the backbone of its digital transformation.The CCI Activity continues to improve the cyber-resilience of Ukraine and its critical infrastructure sectors through three interlinked, mutually reinforcing objective areas that address legal, policy, institutional, workforce, and market gaps to strengthen long-term national resilience.Building on progress achieved from 2020 to 2026, and under the Department of State, the Activity will continue implementation of these objectives while aligning them with U.S. foreign-policy priorities for trusted technology, supply-chain security, and transatlantic digital integration.Objective 1: Create a safe, trusted environment to accelerate the development of people, processes, and technology to support cybersecurity across CI sectors and assets in Ukraine.Objective 2: Strengthen Ukraine as a sovereign nation built on a secure, protected, and dynamic economy, supported by a talented pool of human capital.Objective 3: Stimulate demand for and supply of Ukrainian cybersecurity solutions and service providers to empower, equip, and finance cybersecurity entrepreneurs and businessesThe CCI Activity consists of three complementary, mutually reinforcing, and integrated components:Component 1: Strengthen the Cybersecurity Enabling EnvironmentThis component enhances Ukraine's ability to protect and modernize its civilian digital infrastructure by embedding U.S. and allied cybersecurity standards into the governance, architecture, and operational systems of critical infrastructure (CI). It prioritizes the divestment of high-risk digital assets and the adoption of secure-by-design technologies that advance trusted supply chains, secure communications, and resilient public services in line with U.S. strategic and commercial interests.Component 2: Develop Ukraine's Cybersecurity WorkforceThis component builds the institutional and technical foundation for a civilian cyber workforce capable of securing Ukraine's critical infrastructure during wartime and sustaining digital resilience throughout long-term recovery. It anchors that workforce in U.S.-backed standards, trusted technology principles, and interoperable training models aligned with allied strategic frameworks. All workforce development activities under this component shall be focused on applied operational capability and demonstrable use of skills, rather than academic, theoretical, or strategy-only training outcomes.Component 3: Build a Resilient Cybersecurity IndustryThis component strengthens Ukraine's domestic cybersecurity and dual-use technology sector as a frontline contributor to national resilience and a trusted partner in U.S. and allied digital ecosystems. It aims to reduce Ukraine's reliance on high-risk and adversary-origin platforms, and position select Ukrainian firms as interoperable contributors within U.S. and allied technology supply chains where this serves U.S. strategic, security, and commercial interests.2. Position OverviewUnder the supervision of the Component 3 Lead, the Secure Innovation and Industry Partnerships Manager is responsible for strengthening Ukraine's cybersecurity and trusted-technology sectors by managing innovation support programs and facilitating strategic industry partnerships under Component 3. The role spans two interconnected program areas: supporting Ukrainian technology firms through competitive grants and applied R&D assistance, and guiding selected firms toward market readiness, supply-chain integrity, and alignment with international standards and partnership frameworks.This position requires the ability to work across the full technology-readiness spectrum, from early-stage innovation support to industry partnership facilitation, while engaging effectively with Ukrainian manufacturers, government counterparts, U.S. industry, and international donors. The Manager is expected to demonstrate a strong understanding of trusted technology ecosystems, supply-chain compliance frameworks, and the regulatory landscape governing technology transfer and international industrial cooperation.3. Responsibilities:The responsibilities of the Secure Innovation and Industry Partnerships Manager include but are not limited to:
  • Work with competitive grant cycles to identify and support Ukrainian manufacturers developing trusted-technology subsystems, ensuring transparent evaluation criteria and documented award decisions
  • Operationalize rapid-response technical assistance and micro-grant pathways for qualified Ukrainian teams with prototypes ready for accelerated development
  • Coordinate access to secure test environments and facilitate integration support with trusted component vendors to advance supported firms toward production readiness
  • Ensure all supported firms deliver auditable technical outputs with verified supply-chain documentation
  • Identify and assess Ukrainian technology firms for supply-chain integrity, product maturity, and alignment with applicable international procurement and compliance standards
  • Support selected firms in strengthening their supply-chain posture, including secure-by-design assessments and trusted-alternative sourcing guidance
  • Facilitate engagement between Ukrainian firms and U.S. and allied industry counterparts to explore co-development, partnership, and market-entry opportunities
  • Coordinate with international donor and industry stakeholders to identify and prepare relevant facilitation packages for partnership and funding opportunities
  • Engage with Ukrainian manufacturers, relevant government counterparts, U.S. industry, and international donors to ensure program alignment with CCI Activity objectives and U.S. trusted-technology priorities
  • Monitor and report on program progress, key results, and milestones across both program areas in accordance with the CCI Activity Implementation Plan
4. Qualifications:
  • Master or higher educational degree in engineering, business administration, international development, technology management, supply-chain management, or a related field
  • At least 5 years of experience in innovation program management, technology commercialization, or industry partnership development, preferably involving dual-use technologies
  • Preferably 3 years of experience with international technical assistance projects (preferably in USG-funded projects)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of export compliance frameworks, including familiarity with ITAR, EAR, NDAA provisions, STANAGs, or equivalent international regulatory regimes governing technology transfer and cooperation
  • Experience with or strong understanding of investment and financing mechanisms for technology ventures, including public-private co-investment models, and technology-readiness progression
  • Familiarity with supply-chain integrity assessment methodologies, secure-by-design principles, and trusted-technology sourcing requirements
  • Experience engaging with technological sector stakeholders, including manufacturers, government procurement bodies, and international integrators
  • Experience and proven ability to manage complex projects, including planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and stakeholder coordination, with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes and delivering results on time and within budget
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with government agencies, private sector organizations, international partners, and other stakeholders
  • Strong organizational skills and proven ability to set priorities and manage multiple concurrent workstreams
  • Solid communications skills, including written and editing skills
  • Strong computer skills (MS Office)
  • Strong English-language speaking and writing skill
Equal Employment OpportunityAll 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.DAI and its employees are committed to confronting discrimination in all forms, nurturing respect for our interpersonal relationships, and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.»DAI promotes workforce diversity and encourages persons from excluded groups, including persons with disabilities, to apply.It's Kyiv-based position, long-term.Qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to [ ]. by April 30, 2026 6:00pm Kyiv time. Only short-listed candidates will receive notice requesting additional information. Interviews will be conducted on the rolling basis.Відгукнутися

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