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Sayara International is hiring a Project & Admin Assistant to join its Eastern Europe team. This role is part-time, with opportunities for remote working. Please read the full Terms of Reference below and guidelines on how to apply for this role. We look forward to hearing from you. 

Position Description:  

The Project & Admin Assistant will be actively engaged in supporting Sayara International’s project delivery in Eastern Europe, working in close collaboration and under the supervision of the Project Coordinator.  

This is an entry-level position suitable for candidates looking to gain excellent on-the-job experience supporting a busy team of experienced professionals. Candidates should be organized, motivated individuals with a Bachelor’s (B.A.) degree in business, social science, political science, international affairs, media, communications, law, or another relevant field. Ideally, they should have an interest in the media and political landscape of Eastern Europe. Candidates must have excellent writing skills in English.  

The Project & Admin Assistant will report to the Project Coordinator.  

The Project & Admin Assistant will contribute to the work Sayara does to build positive change in societies that most need it. You will be working as part of a welcoming and diverse international team of experienced professionals. 

About Sayara International: 

Sayara International is a global development company that specializes in the design and implementation of rigorous research, social and behavior change communications, approaches to countering disinformation, governance strategies, and innovative programming in fragile, conflict-affected, and transitioning societies. Founded in 2003, Sayara operates in more than 30 countries across Eastern Europe, Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East.  

Sayara supports the programming of our clients and partners with complex and sustainable research, evaluation, data-driven policy change, socio-political analysis, strategic communication, countering violent extremism, crisis management, and humanitarian response in the most challenging environments, working with and for the most vulnerable communities worldwide. Sayara’s origins in conflict and the company’s evolution across fragile contexts have equipped us with a set of values, core operating principles, systems, and competencies unique in the global development industry.  

We provide services in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL); media monitoring; social and behavior change communications (SBCC); stabilization and sub-national governance; gender studies and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG); migration, displacement, and countering people smuggling and trafficking; and youth and education. 

Sayara’s Eastern Europe team is comprised of experienced, in-house local experts (country-level leadership, program staff, and admin staff) across the region, plus an array of expert consultants with a variety of skillsets and local knowledge. Sayara’s network in the region extends to think tanks, academia, and other local partners. 

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Responsibilities: 

• Edit and proofread English-language documents. 
• Establish and maintain relationships with project stakeholders (suppliers, consultants, etc.). 
• Assist the Project Coordinator on a day-to-day basis. 
• Manage appointments and keep track of calls/meetings. 
• Format documents. 
• File management. 
• Support the organization’s Business Development activities. 
• Conduct basic internet searches, support research.  
• Update internal databases. 
• Maintain project schedules, risk matrices, time trackers, etc. 
• Organize and facilitate project meetings and events (programme drafting, logistical oversight). 
• Prepare contracts and draft ad hoc documents. 
• Support writing reports and providing regular updates to the Client(s). 
• Support the recruitment process. 
• Other ad hoc tasks, as assigned. 

Desired Qualifications/ Skills:  

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or studying for bachelor’s degree, ideally in business, social science, political science, international affairs, media, communications, law, or another relevant field. 
• Exceptional verbal and written skills; ideally, some prior experience with editing/proofreading documents.  
• Ability to work effectively – both independently and as part of a team. 
• Good IT skills (Office 365). 
• Native English language; other languages considered a plus.  
• Strong commitment to high-quality work and integrity in all interactions. 
• Ability to work to tight deadlines. 

Location & Travel:

Remote work possible, ideally based in Eastern Europe. Some travel may be required.  

Job Type:

This is a part-time position (20 hours per week), Monday-Friday.  

Duration:

The Project & Admin Assistant will be offered a one (1) year employment contract, with a four (4) month probation period and the option for renewal, based on the discretion of, and mutual agreement between Sayara and the Project & Admin Assistant.  

Application Process:

Please submit your detailed CV with up-to-date contact information via email to jobs@54.242.90.10. Please use “Project & Admin Assistant (Eastern Europe)” as the subject line of your email. The deadline for applications is 30th April 2022. Note that CVs will be screened on a rolling basis and Sayara will offer the position to the candidate who meets the requirements – even if it is before the deadline.  

Sayara International is hiring an experienced Project Manager to join its Eastern Europe team. This is a permanent position. Please read the full Terms of Reference below and guidelines on how to apply for this role. We look forward to hearing from you. 

Position Description:  

The Project Manager will lead the implementation of project activities delivered within the framework of Sayara’s flagship project in Eastern Europe (FCDO-funded). The project manager will be responsible for providing managerial leadership to the project and managing and supporting the day-to-day activities and resources of the project, with special emphasis on coordination and networking, management, and mobilization of resources. The selected candidate must demonstrate a high aptitude for managing key project stakeholders (teams of experts, suppliers, sub-contractors, etc.) and have a proven track record of taking ownership of all aspects of project management.

The Project Manager will report to the Director – Eastern Europe.  

The Project Manager will contribute to the work Sayara does to build positive change in societies that most need it. You will be working as part of a welcoming and diverse international team of experienced professionals. 

About Sayara International: 

Sayara International is a global development company that specializes in the design and implementation of rigorous research, social and behavior change communications, approaches to countering disinformation, governance strategies, and innovative programming in fragile, conflict-affected, and transitioning societies. Founded in 2003, Sayara operates in more than 30 countries across Eastern Europe, Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America and the Caribbean.  

Sayara supports the programming of our clients and partners with complex and sustainable research, evaluation, data-driven policy change, socio-political analysis, strategic communications, countering violent extremism, crisis management, and humanitarian response in the most challenging environments, working with and for the most vulnerable communities worldwide. Sayara’s origins in conflict and the company’s evolution across fragile contexts have equipped us with a set of values, core operating principles, systems, and competencies unique in the global development industry.  

We provide services to clients around the world, including the United Nations (UNDP, UNOPS, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNICEF, UN Women), the European Union, governments (U.S., UK, France), universities, international NGOs, and other major donors. These services are in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL); media monitoring; social and behavior change communications (SBCC); stabilization and sub-national governance; gender studies and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG); migration, displacement, and countering people smuggling and trafficking; and youth and education. 

Sayara’s Eastern Europe team is comprised of experienced, in-house local experts (country-level leadership and program staff) across the region, plus an array of expert consultants with a variety of skillsets and local knowledge. Sayara’s network in the region extends to think tanks, academia, and other local partners. Our Eastern Europe regional team operates from Ukraine, Poland, Georgia, and the Baltic countries, conducting projects in the Baltics and Eastern Partnership countries.  

Find out more about Sayara International: 

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Responsibilities: 

• Lead project implementation through its lifecycle to successful delivery.   
• Ensure effective project delivery, financial management, risk management, policy alignment, and adherence to FCDO guidance and best practice.  
• Monitor project progress against agreed milestones.  
• Establish and maintain relationships with key project stakeholders (technical team, suppliers, etc.).  
• Supervising consultants and ensuring the quality of their deliverables. 
• Review the project deliverables ensuring their high quality. 
• Progress reporting and providing regular updates to the Client(s).  
• Collecting information, producing and disseminating reports and documents as required. 
• Maintain project schedules, monitor risks, and track consultants’ time.  
• Support research activities. 
• Other ad hoc tasks, as assigned.  

Desired Qualifications:  

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree, ideally in business, social science, political science, international affairs, media, communications, or another relevant field.  
• 5+ years’ experience in Project Management, with a proven track record supporting successful projects.  
• Experience with FCDO/DFID (ideally CSSF) funded projects. 
• Demonstrated competency in decision-making and problem-solving; resource management; planning, prioritizing, and goal setting.  
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.  
• Ability to work effectively – both independently and as part of a team.  
• Good IT skills (Office 365).  
• Strong English and ideally Russian; other languages considered a plus (Georgian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Estonian, Ukrainian).   
• Ideally familiar with Eastern European geopolitics. 
• Ideally worked (as PM or researcher) on the projects related to strategic communication, media monitoring, media development, etc. 
• Strong commitment to high-quality work and integrity in all interactions.  
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.  

Location & Travel:   

• Remote work possible, ideally based in Eastern Europe. Some travel may be required.   

Job Type:   

• This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), Monday-Friday.   

Duration:   

• The Project Manager will be offered a one (1) year employment contract, with a four (4) month probation period and the option for renewal, based on the discretion of, and mutual agreement between Sayara and the Project Manager.   

Application Process:   

• Please submit your detailed CV with up-to-date contact information via email to jobs@54.242.90.10. Please use “Project Manager” as the subject line of your email. The deadline for applications is 31 March 2022. Note that CVs will be screened on a rolling basis and Sayara will offer the position to the candidate who meets the requirements – even if it is before the deadline.   

Sayara International is hiring an experienced Graphic Designer. This role is full-time and remote working/home-based. Please read the full Terms of Reference below and guidelines on how to apply for this role. We look forward to hearing from you.  

Position Description:   

Sayara is seeking an experienced Graphic Designer to join its busy Communications team. The Graphic Designer will be jointly responsible for visual representation of Sayara’s brand, as well as creating design products for our clients’ programs and projects.  

Sayara’s work entails research and communication across a range of sectors/themes, often in fragile, conflict-affected societies around the world. As such, the Communications team is tasked with presenting complex data and nuanced information in engaging, accessible ways. You will develop concepts for designs in different formats, covering a range of sectors/themes, for various global audiences.   

The successful candidate will be adept at working independently and able to juggle deadlines and projects. However, they will also be experienced working collaboratively in an open and transparent environment. Sayara welcomes new ideas and creative thinkers. 

The Graphic Designer will also contribute to a significant rebranding process across the organization.  

The Graphic Designer will work closely with Sayara’s Lead Graphic Designer (based in Colombia) and will report to the Director of Communications (based in the UK). 

The Graphic Designer will contribute to the work Sayara does to build positive change in societies that most need it. You will be working as part of a welcoming and diverse international team of experienced professionals.  

About Sayara International:  

Sayara International specializes in combining rigorous research and communication to create positive change in fragile and conflict-affected societies. Founded in 2003 and operating in 30 countries worldwide, Sayara is a leading organization providing services across thematic sectors such as countering disinformation, migration, education, inclusive governance, climate change, and health.  

We are committed to building positive change. Our strength comes from our adherence to our core values, our unparalleled expertise in research methodologies, and the context-specific experience of our team members. Our programs help communities and institutions to develop sustainable, research-based solutions to today’s toughest development challenges in Eastern Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, South and Central Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. 

Find out more about Sayara International:  

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Responsibilities:  

• Design materials for the organization’s own brand as well as for multiple client programs/projects (NGOs, governments, development partners/donors), working with Sayara’s teams around the world. 
• Contribute to Sayara’s brand strategy and ensure the strategy is represented consistently throughout all own-brand marketing materials and other collateral.  
• Support the rebranding process and create branded templates for Sayara and for client materials (using brand guidelines and assets when available). 
• Work closely with the Director of Communications, the Lead Graphic Designer, and teams to visually explain complex data findings, through various formats (e.g. graphics, illustrations, graphs/charts, infographics). 
• Collaborate and communicate clearly and effectively with teams to progress with materials, share your expertise, and address feedback in a timely manner.  
• Ensure regular communication with Director of Communications and Lead Graphic Designer to assess priorities and ensure appropriate allocation of resources and delivery of quality, timely products.  
• Assist with the presentation of cohesive brand or campaign approaches, including page layout, presentation design, icon creation, and photo editing.  
• Provide artistic input and design ideas for digital materials (reports, presentations, concept notes, leaflets, one-pagers, images for company website, etc.), print materials (same as digital plus pull-up banners, business cards, etc.), and social media products. 
• Conduct market/ competitor and other research and analysis to inform initial brainstorming, creative approaches, and development of products.  
• Collaborate with Lead Graphic Designer to share skills, expertise, and ideas.  

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Fine Arts or related field; or relevant work experience. 
• At least 2 years of visual design experience. 
• Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, and web limitations. 
• Must have the ability to storyboard or translate ideas to team members. 
• A demonstrated working knowledge of experience design, brand development, and creative processes. 
• Strong knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, in addition to an understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. You will be working regularly in Office 365/ SharePoint and using the Office apps. 
• Basic illustration skills. 
• Print and web design capabilities: must know how to work with both types of media for integrated campaigns. 
• Ability to work on multiple projects and deadlines.  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Strong English-language written and oral communication skills. 
• A team player, who is also self-motivated. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with International Development, research, or data visualization considered a plus. 
• Experience with video editing and/or animation. 
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and STATA considered a plus. 

Location:

There are no specific location requirements for the Graphic Designer role. The Sayara International team has regional hubs, support offices, and additional staff based in many locations around the world. This is a remote position and, preferably, our new colleague will be based in one of the following time zones: UTC, UTC +1, or UTC +2, preferably in Eastern Europe. 

Before applying, candidates must have the right to work in the country where they are based (Sayara does not provide work visas). 

We highly encourage applications from people from minority groups and/or from low- and lower-middle-income countries.   

Job Type:

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), Monday-Friday. Occasionally, overtime may be required.   

Duration:

The Graphic Designer will be offered a one (1) year employment contract, with a four (4) month probation period and the option for renewal, based on the discretion of, and mutual agreement between Sayara and the Graphic Designer.    

Application Process:

Please submit your detailed CV with up-to-date contact information and 3 samples of recent work (or link to an online design portfolio) via email to jobs@54.242.90.10. Please use “Graphic Designer” as the subject line of your email. The deadline for applications is 15 April 2022.  

Note that CVs will be screened on a rolling basis and Sayara will offer the position to the candidate who meets the requirements – even if it is before the deadline. Sayara does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. 

Sayara International is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, political views or activity, or other applicable characteristics. This also applies to all employment practices within our organization.  

Sayara International is hiring a Communications Officer. This role is full-time and remote working/home-based. Please read the full Terms of Reference below and guidelines on how to apply for this role. There will be a short task for candidates at the interview stage. We look forward to hearing from you.  

Position Description:   

Sayara is seeking a Communications Officer to join its busy Communications team. This position is ideal for someone planning to move on from their first role and take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will support the organization’s Communications function through copy editing, content creation, and sharing information both internally and via Sayara’s website and social media.  

Sayara’s work entails research and communication across a range of sectors/themes, often in fragile, conflict-affected societies around the world. As such, the Communications team is tasked with presenting complex data and nuanced information in engaging, accessible ways for a variety of audiences.  

The successful candidate will be adept at working independently and able to juggle deadlines and projects. However, they will also be experienced working collaboratively in an open and transparent environment. Sayara welcomes new ideas and creative thinkers. 

The Communications Officer will report to the Director of Communications (based in the UK). 

The Communications Officer will contribute to the work Sayara does to build positive change in societies that most need it. You will be working as part of a welcoming and diverse international team of experienced professionals.  

About Sayara International:  

Sayara International specializes in combining rigorous research and communication to create positive change in fragile and conflict-affected societies. Founded in 2003 and operating in 30 countries worldwide, Sayara is a leading organization providing services across thematic sectors such as countering disinformation, migration, education, inclusive governance, climate change, and health.  

We are committed to building positive change. Our strength comes from our adherence to our core values, our unparalleled expertise in research methodologies, and the context-specific experience of our team members. Our programs help communities and institutions to develop sustainable, research-based solutions to today’s toughest development challenges in Eastern Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, South and Central Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. 

Find out more about Sayara International:  

Website

Twitter

Facebook

LinkedIn

Responsibilities:  

• Edit English-language copy and proof-read materials for clients (NGOs, governments, development partners/donors), including reports, presentations, one-pagers, and other deliverables. Note that draft copy is often written by someone whose first language is not English. 
• Review designs to ensure copy is accurate and free of errors, with appropriate visuals to match the needs of the client or of our brand. Communicate edits and comments clearly and effectively to Graphic Designers. Contribute creative ideas for the visual presentation of information. 
• Draft content for social media. Work with Graphic Designers to develop ideas for and produce illustrations or graphics. Use social media tool, post to accounts, and keep calendar updated. 
• Support internal communications in the organization, such as through sharing information and updates across teams or preparing materials for all-staff calls. 
• Develop written content for Sayara’s website. 
• Support implementation of the organization’s Style Guide by global teams. 
• Ensure regular communication with the Director of Communications to assess priorities and ensure appropriate allocation of resources and delivery of quality, timely products. 
• Work closely with the Director of Communications, Graphic Designers, and other team members to ensure materials are finished to a high standard. 
• Contribute to proposal development by drafting and/or editing copy. 
• Update or edit company documents. 
• Conduct market/ competitor and other research and analysis to inform initial brainstorming, creative approaches, and development of products. 
• Use Grammarly to support copy editing and copy writing. Support the wider team’s use of Grammarly by updating the organization’s style guide in the tool. 
• Conduct research to update Sayara’s events/conference calendar and assess opportunities. 

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent English-language written and oral communication skills. Communicates clearly and effectively. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Ability to work on multiple projects and deadlines. 
• A team player, who is also self-motivated. 
• Commitment to high-quality work. 
• Undergraduate degree in Communications, Media, English, or related field; or relevant work experience. 
• At least 2 years of experience in a Communications, PR, or Marketing role. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. You will be working regularly in Office 365/ SharePoint and using the Office apps. 
• Experience with research or international development considered a plus. 

Location:

There are no specific location requirements for the Communications Officer role. The Sayara International team has regional hubs, support offices, and additional staff based in many locations around the world. This is a remote position and, preferably, our new colleague will be based in one of the following time zones: UTC, UTC +1, or UTC-1. 

Before applying, candidates must have the right to work in the country where they are based (Sayara does not provide work visas). 

We highly encourage applications from people from minority groups and/or from low- and lower-middle-income countries.   

Job Type:

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), Monday-Friday. Occasionally, overtime may be required.   

Duration:

The Communications Officer will be offered a one (1) year employment contract, with a four (4) month probation period and the option for renewal, based on the discretion of, and mutual agreement between Sayara and the Graphic Designer.    

Application Process:

Please submit your detailed CV with up-to-date contact information via email to jobs@54.242.90.10. Please use “Communications Officer” as the subject line of your email. The deadline for applications is 15 April 2022.  

Note that CVs will be screened on a rolling basis and Sayara will offer the position to the candidate who meets the requirements – even if it is before the deadline. Sayara does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview, when they will be asked to complete a short task. 

Sayara International is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, political views or activity, or other applicable characteristics. This also applies to all employment practices within our organization.  

Position Description:

Sayara International is hiring an experienced Research Analyst to join our Eastern Europe team in support of ongoing activities in Ukraine. This role requires advanced quantitative and qualitative analysis skills, a sound understanding of the socio-political dynamics in Ukraine, and awareness of national and regional information ecosystems. This role is full-time, with opportunities for remote working (Europe preferred).

Please read the full Terms of Reference below and guidelines on how to apply for this role. We look forward to hearing from you. Sayara is currently conducting rapid-response research and communications projects in Ukraine. Ideally, the Research Analyst is able to start within two weeks (even at a reduced capacity at the beginning).

About Sayara International:

Sayara International is a social enterprise combining rigorous research and communication to create positive change in fragile and conflict-affected societies.

Sayara provides complex monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) and social and behavior change communication (SBCC) in the most challenging environments. We work on countering disinformation, measuring social cohesion, and assessing education, migration, inclusive governance, climate change, and health.

Diverse perspectives and an emphasis on equity bring strength to Sayara. Gender, inclusion, and intersectional identities are cross-cutting themes across all our internal practices and our programs for governments, civil society organizations, and international institutions.

Sayara has evolved across unstable contexts. Our decentralized structure – with a global leadership network and investment in local talent – enables agility and rapid start-up, while equipping us with unique values and competencies.

Founded in 2003, Sayara operates in 30 countries across Eastern Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, South and Central Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Our teams of professionals are based in field offices in Khartoum, Kyiv, and Nairobi, with support from our offices in Dubai, Istanbul, London, Marseille, and Warsaw.

Find out more about Sayara International:

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Key Areas of Responsibility: 

• Develop methodological approaches in collaboration with the project teams (methods and strategies to capture, store, and manage data and information).
• Develop quantitative and qualitative research instruments (e.g. focus group discussion and key informant interview guides, survey questionnaires, social media monitoring tools).
• Use desktop research to understand concepts, implement literature reviews, and create literature mappings for research reports.
• Conduct quantitative analysis (SPSS or STATA).
• Conduct qualitative analysis.
• Interpret data, demonstrate learnings, and explain their value to internal and external stakeholders through charts, infographics, written reports, and presentations.
• Develop analytical reports.
• Work closely with technology and data collection suppliers, implement QC protocols.
• Work closely with internal and external teams, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure the effective management, protection, and governance of data.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum Master’s degree in social science, statistics, political science, international relations, international development, or a related field. A Master’s degree is considered a plus.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Advanced quantitative analysis skills (descriptive statistics using SPSS or STATA).
• Advanced qualitative analysis skills (proficiency in NVIVO or similar tools is a plus).
• Experience conducting (social) media monitoring.
• Fluency in spoken and written Ukrainian, Russian, and English.
• Ability to work independently, remotely, as part of a global team, and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize under pressure to meet tight deadlines consistently.
• Ability to work long hours when needed and to take on tasks that may be outside these Terms of Reference.
• Strong commitment to high-quality work and integrity in all interactions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to engage appropriately with various audiences, and support and coordinate the efforts of other professionals to effectively meet objectives in a timely manner.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• The right to work in the country where you are based (must have this before applying – we do not provide work visas for this position).

Location:

Europe time zone required (GMT to GMT+3)

Duration:

The Research Analyst will be offered a one (1) year Employment Contract, with a four (4) month probation period and the option for renewal, based on the discretion of, and mutual agreement between Sayara and the Research Analyst.

Application Process:

Please submit your detailed CV and cover letter with up-to-date contact information to jobs@54.242.90.10. Use “Research Analyst – Ukraine” as the subject line of your email. Applications must be received by 17 April 2022. Note that CVs will be screened on a rolling basis and Sayara will offer the position to the candidate who meets the requirements – even if it is before the deadline. We look forward to hearing from you.

Sayara International is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, and political views or activity. This also applies to all employment practices within our organization.

Sayara International is hiring a Business Development Manager to support our team in Eastern Europe and ensure growth for our Eastern Europe portfolio and efficiency in our organization’s new business and proposal development processes. This role is full-time, with opportunities for remote working. Please read the full Terms of Reference below and guidelines on how to apply for this role. We look forward to hearing from you. 

Position Description:  

In this exciting newly created role, you will be working on different components of business development, supporting the Eastern Europe team across the organization in their business development efforts. On a day-to-day basis, you will lead capture planning processes and pre-positioning, engage with (prospective) clients, and manage the proposal development process. 

You have 4+ years’ experience in business development in the international development sector, preferably also in Eastern Europe, and are familiar with Sayara’s major thematic areas of expertise. You have excellent English-language writing and oral communication skills, strong organizational and time management skills, as well as excellent attention to detail, and you can work independently. You will report to the Director of Business Development and support the senior leadership of the Eastern Europe team to build Sayara’s business in the region.  

As Business Development Manager – Eastern Europe, you will contribute significantly to the work Sayara does to build positive change in societies that most need it. You will be working with a welcoming and diverse international team of experienced professionals.  

About Sayara International: 

Sayara International specializes in combining rigorous research and communication to create positive change in fragile and conflict-affected societies. Founded in 2003 and operating in 30 countries worldwide, Sayara is a leading organization providing services across thematic sectors such as countering disinformation, migration, education, inclusive governance, climate change, and health.  

We are committed to building positive change. Our strength comes from our adherence to our core values, our unparalleled expertise in research methodologies, and the context-specific experience of our team members. Our programs help communities and institutions to develop sustainable, research-based solutions to today’s toughest development challenges in Eastern Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, South and Central Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. 

Find out more about Sayara International: 

Website

Twitter

Facebook

LinkedIn

Key Areas of Responsibility :

Lead the proposal development process from capture planning to proposal development and submission. This includes leading opportunity analysis, requirements analysis, partner negotiations, recruitment, preparing, and writing supporting bid documents, writing sections of technical narratives, and budget development for bids.  

Business Intelligence gathering 

• Manage efforts to gather and analyze intelligence regarding upcoming new business opportunities and prepare the Eastern Europe team to successfully respond to solicitations. 
• Lead the identification and tracking of relevant upcoming funding opportunities through intelligence gathering, tracking bid portals, and other resources.
• Undertake client and market research to identify priorities, evaluation criteria, application deadlines, most effective method of client engagement, project partners/sub-contractors/consultants, and gathering information on competitors.
• Stay abreast of trends and shifts in client priorities and programming. 
• Maintain the eastern Europe team Business Development pipeline tracker and customer relationship management database.  

Proposal development 

• Lead the development of proposals and management of the proposal process to ensure high-quality proposals are produced on time.  
• Ensure the analysis of solicitation requirements and creation of compliance matrices to ensure proposals meet all requirements and scope defined by clients. 
• Write general/standard chapters and technical sections of proposals and ensure application documents are in line with requirements and submission format of clients.  
• Work with the Eastern Europe team and the Global Business Development team on acquiring information and administrative documents relevant to client and partner due diligence processes.  
• Lead the development and consolidation of external communications materials for clients and partners including presentations and capability statements for the Eastern Europe team in collaboration with the Director – Communications. 

Business development databases and reporting 

• Ensure that client information and correspondence is entered and filed electronically accurately and in a timely manner.  
• Ensure that the proposal content library is maintained and up to date for Sayara’s work in Eastern Europe so that documentation and learnings are captured for future use. 
• Attend regular team meetings and cross-organizational working groups. 
• Contribute to the organization’s wider business development planning process. 
• Provide other support as needed.  

Desired Skills & Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in social science, political science, international relations, international development, or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant professional experience, working for international development donor agencies.
• Familiarity with the subjects of strategic communication and (social) media is considered a plus.
• Excellent English-language skills in writing, editing, formatting, research, and communications. Other regional languages are a plus. 
• Work experience in the international development field, preferably with working experience in Eastern Europe. 
• Strong knowledge of the international development client market in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. 
• Ability to work independently, remotely, as part of a regional/global team, and with minimal supervision. 
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize under pressure to meet tight deadlines consistently. 
• Ability to work long hours when needed and to take on tasks that may be outside these Terms of Reference. 
• Strong commitment to high-quality work and integrity in all interactions. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to engage appropriately with various audiences, and support and coordinate the efforts of other professionals to effectively meet objectives in a timely manner.  
• Excellent meeting facilitation skills. 
• Computer proficiency in Windows Operating systems, MS Office, knowledge of donor management databases. 
• The right to work in the country where you are based (must have this before applying – we do not provide work visas). 

Location: 

This is a remote position and, preferably, our new colleague will be based in Eastern Europe, or in a time zone that has a minimum of 6 hours overlap with Eastern Europe. The Sayara International team has regional hubs, support offices, and additional staff based in many locations around the world.  

We highly encourage applications from people originating from Eastern Europe, women, and minority groups.  

Duration: 

The Business Development Manager – Eastern Europe will be offered a one (1) year Employment Contract, with a four (4) month probation period and the option for renewal, based on the discretion of, and mutual agreement between Sayara and the Business Development Manager – Eastern Europe. 

Application Process: 

Please submit your detailed CV and cover letter with up-to-date contact information to jobs@54.242.90.10. Use “Business Development Manager – Eastern Europe” as the subject line of your email. Applications must be received by 17 April 2022. Note that CVs will be screened on a rolling basis and Sayara will offer the position to the candidate who meets the requirements – even if it is before the deadline. We look forward to hearing from you. 

Sayara International is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, and political views or activity. This also applies to all employment practices within our organization. 

Sayara International is hiring a Business Development Assistant to join our team to ensure efficiency in our organization’s new business and proposal development processes. This role is full-time, with opportunities for remote working. Please read the full Terms of Reference below and guidelines on how to apply for this role. We look forward to hearing from you. 

Position Description:  

In this exciting newly created role, you will be working on different components of business development, supporting teams across the organization in their business development efforts. On a day-to-day basis, you will support the coordination of client engagements, capture planning and pre-positioning, and management of the proposal development process. 

You have 2+ years’ experience in business development in the international development sector and are familiar with Sayara’s major thematic areas of expertise. You have excellent English-language writing and oral communication skills, strong organizational and time management skills, as well as excellent attention to detail, and you can work independently. You will report to the Director of Business Development and support the senior leadership team to help build Sayara’s business globally.  

As Business Development Assitant, you will contribute significantly to the work Sayara does to build positive change in societies that most need it. You will be working with a welcoming and diverse international team of experienced professionals.  

About Sayara International: 

Sayara International specializes in combining rigorous research and communication to create positive change in fragile and conflict-affected societies. Founded in 2003 and operating in 30 countries worldwide, Sayara is a leading organization providing services across thematic sectors such as countering disinformation, migration, education, inclusive governance, climate change, and health.  

We are committed to building positive change. Our strength comes from our adherence to our core values, our unparalleled expertise in research methodologies, and the context-specific experience of our team members. Our programs help communities and institutions to develop sustainable, research-based solutions to today’s toughest development challenges in Eastern Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, South and Central Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. 

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Key Areas of Responsibility :

Support the proposal development process from capture planning to proposal development and submission. This includes supporting opportunity analysis, requirements analysis, partner negotiations, recruitment, preparing supporting documents, writing sections of technical narrative, and budget development.  

Business Intelligence gathering 

• Support efforts to gather and analyze intelligence regarding upcoming new business opportunities and prepare teams to successfully respond to solicitations. 
• Identify and track relevant upcoming funding opportunities through intelligence gathering, tracking bid portals, and other resources. 

• Undertake client and market research to identify priorities, evaluation criteria, application deadlines, most effective method of client engagement, project partners/sub-contractors/consultants, and gathering information on competitors. 
• Track trends and shifts in client priorities and programming.  
• Maintain the organization’s Business Development pipeline tracker and customer relationship management database.  
• Prepare proposal calendars and help monitor progress in meeting deadlines. 

Proposal development 

• Support the development of proposals and management of the proposal process to ensure high-quality proposals are produced on time.  
• Support analysis of solicitation requirements and creation of compliance matrices to ensure proposals meet all requirements and scope defined by clients. 
• Draft general/standard chapters and sections of proposals and ensure application documents are in line with requirements and submission format of clients.  
• Work across Sayara’s teams on acquiring information and administrative documents relevant to client and partner due diligence processes.  

• Contribute to the development and consolidation of external communications materials for clients and partners including presentations, capability statements, standard proposal sections.  
• Respond to requests for bid support on behalf of the program team.  

Business Development databases and reporting 

• Ensure that client information and correspondence is entered and filed electronically accurately and in a timely manner.  

• Help maintain proposal content library so that documentation and learnings are captured for future use. 
• Attend regular team meetings and cross-organizational working groups.  
• Contribute to the team’s annual planning and the organization’s wider planning process.  
• Provide other support as requested.  

Desired Skills & Qualifications: 

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree, in social science, political science, international relations, international development, or a related field. Master’s degree is considered a plus. 
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience, working for international development donor agencies. 
• Excellent English-language skills in writing, editing, formatting, research, and communications. Other languages (Arabic, French) are considered a plus. 
• Excellent meeting facilitation skills. 

• Work experience in the international development field. 
• Strong knowledge of the international development donor market. 
• Ability to work independently, remotely, as part of a global team, and with minimal supervision. 
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize under pressure to meet tight deadlines consistently. 
• Ability to work long hours when needed and to take on tasks that may be outside these Terms of Reference. 

• Strong commitment to high quality work and integrity in all interactions. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to engage appropriately with various audiences, and support and coordinate the efforts of other professionals to effectively meet objectives in a timely manner.  
• Computer proficiency in Windows Operating systems, MS Office, knowledge of donor management databases. 
• The right to work in the country where you are based (must have this before applying – we do not provide work visas). 

Location: 

There are no specific location requirements for the Business Development Assistant role. The Sayara International team has regional hubs, support offices, and additional staff based in many locations around the world. This is a remote position and, preferably, our new colleague will be based in one of the following time zones: UTC, UTC +1, UTC +2, UTC +3, or UTC +4.  

We highly encourage applications from people originating from the Global South/ low- and lower-middle-income countries, women, and minority groups.  

Duration: 

The Business Development Assistant will be offered a one (1) year Employment Contract, with a four (4) month probation period and the option for renewal, based on the discretion of, and mutual agreement between Sayara and the Business Development Assistant. 

Application Process: 

Please submit your detailed CV and cover letter with up-to-date contact information to jobs@54.242.90.10. Use “Business Development Assistant” as the subject line of your email. Applications must be received by 17 April 2022. Note that CVs will be screened on a rolling basis and Sayara will offer the position to the candidate who meets the requirements – even if it is before the deadline. We look forward to hearing from you. 

Sayara International is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, and political views or activity. This also applies to all employment practices within our organization. 

Holly Ashmore is Sayara International’s Director of Communications. Based in the UK, Holly has over a decade of experience in communications, public relations, and marketing.

Before joining Sayara in 2020, Holly led the global communications function for London technology company 7digital and handled freelance PR and communications for audio and music technology clients. During five years at PR agency Weber Shandwick, Holly worked with global consumer and business-to-business technology clients including Microsoft, Motorola, Sonos, Citrix, Technicolor, and more.

Holly holds a B.A. in English & American Literature from University of Warwick.

Sayara International is hiring an experienced Country Assistant – Ukraine to join its Eastern Europe team. This role is full-time, with opportunities for remote working. Please read the full Terms of Reference below and guidelines on how to apply for this role. We look forward to hearing from you.

Position Description:

The Country Assistant – Ukraine will be actively engaged in supporting Sayara International’s project delivery in Ukraine, working in close collaboration and under the supervision of the Country Lead for Ukraine.

Candidates should have at least two years of demonstrable experience in research. Experience in project management would also be beneficial. Ideally, candidates will have some understanding of media, communications, or journalism, as well as the media and political landscape of Eastern Europe. Candidates must have excellent writing skills in English.

The Country Assistant will report to the Country Lead for Ukraine.

The Country Assistant – Ukraine will contribute to the work Sayara does to build positive change in societies that most need it. You will be working as part of a welcoming and diverse international team of experienced professionals.

About Sayara International:

Sayara International is a global development company that specialises in the design and implementation of rigorous research, social and behaviour change communications, approaches to countering disinformation, governance strategies, and innovative programming in fragile, conflict-affected, and transitioning societies. Founded in 2003, Sayara operates in more than 30 countries across Eastern Europe, Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East.

Sayara supports the programming of our clients and partners with complex and sustainable research, evaluation, data-driven policy change, socio-political analysis, strategic communication, countering violent extremism, crisis management, and humanitarian response in the most challenging environments, working with and for the most vulnerable communities worldwide. Sayara’s origins in conflict and the company’s evolution across fragile contexts have equipped us with a set of values, core operating principles, systems, and competencies unique in the global development industry.

We provide services to clients around the world, including the United Nations (UNDP, UNOPS, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNICEF, UN Women), the European Union, governments (U.S., UK, France), universities, international NGOs, and other major donors. We provide services in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL); media monitoring; social and behaviour change communications (SBCC); stabilisation and sub-national governance; gender studies and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG); migration, displacement, and countering people smuggling and trafficking; and youth and education.

Sayara’s Eastern Europe team is comprised of experienced, in-house local experts (country-level leadership and program staff) across the region, plus an array of expert consultants with a variety of skillsets and local knowledge. Sayara’s network in the region extends to think tanks, academia, and other local partners. Our Eastern Europe regional team operates from Ukraine, Poland, Georgia, and the Baltic countries, conducting projects in the Baltics and Eastern Partnership countries.

Find out more about Sayara International:

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Responsibilities:

• Support project implementation through its lifecycle to successful delivery.
• Establish and maintain relationships with project stakeholders (suppliers, consultants, etc.).
• Assist Country Lead on a day-to-day basis, mainly on research activities.
• Contribute to media monitoring, produce summaries.
• Conduct internet-based searches, support research (both qualitative and quantitative).
• Update internal database.
• Support financial management of the project (manage invoicing process, track payments, manage timesheets, etc.).
• Organise and facilitate project meetings and events (programme drafting, logistical oversight).
• Prepare contracts, draft ad hoc documents, contribute to Business Development proposals.
• Other ad hoc tasks, as assigned.

Desired Qualifications/ Skills:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree, ideally in business, social science, political science, international affairs, media, communications, or another relevant field.
• 2+ years’ experience in Research / Project Support / Coordination, with a proven track record of supporting successful projects.
• Demonstrated competency in decision-making and problem-solving; resource management; and planning, prioritising, and goal setting.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively – both independently and as part of a team.
• Good IT skills, understanding of how Office 365 environment works.
• Strong English, Ukrainian, and Russian; other languages considered a plus.
• Ideally familiar with Eastern European geopolitics.
• Strong commitment to high-quality work and integrity in all interactions.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Location & Travel:

Remote work possible, ideally based in Eastern Europe. Some travel may be required.

Job Type:

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), Monday-Friday. Occasionally, working outside these hours may be required.

Duration:

The Country Assistant will be offered a one (1) year employment contract, with a three (3) month probation period and the option for renewal, based on the discretion of, and mutual agreement between Sayara and the Country Assistant.

Application Process:

Please submit your detailed CV with up-to-date contact information via email to jobs@54.242.90.10. Please use “Country Assistant (Ukraine)” as the subject line of your email.

The deadline for applications is 20th February 2022. Note that CVs will be screened on a rolling basis and Sayara will offer the position to the candidate who meets the requirements – even if it is before the deadline.

Sayara International is hiring an experienced Country Assistant (Estonia) to join its Eastern Europe team. This role is full-time, with opportunities for remote working. Please read the full Terms of Reference below and guidelines on how to apply for this role. We look forward to hearing from you.

Position Description:

The Country Assistant (Estonia) will be actively engaged in supporting Sayara International’s project delivery in (Estonia), working in close collaboration and under the supervision of the Country Lead for Estonia. The Country Assistant will also be involved in conducting analysis.

Candidates should have at two years of demonstrable experience in project management. Ideally, they will have some understanding of media, communications, or journalism, as well as media and political landscape of Eastern Europe. Candidates must have excellent writing skills in English.

The Country Assistant will report to the Country Lead for Estonia.

The Country Assistant (Estonia) will contribute to the work Sayara does to build positive change in societies that most need it. You will be working as part of a welcoming and diverse international team of experienced professionals.

About Sayara International:

Sayara International is a global development company that specialises in the design and implementation of rigorous research, social and behaviour change communications, approaches to countering disinformation, governance strategies, and innovative programming in fragile, conflict-affected, and transitioning societies. Founded in 2003, Sayara operates in more than 30 countries across Eastern Europe, Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East.

Sayara supports the programming of our clients and partners with complex and sustainable research, evaluation, data-driven policy change, sociopolitical analysis, strategic communication, countering violent extremism, crisis management, and humanitarian response in the most challenging environments, working with and for the most vulnerable communities worldwide. Sayara’s origins in conflict and the company’s evolution across fragile contexts have equipped us with a set of values, core operating principles, systems, and competencies unique in the global development industry.

We provide services in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL); media monitoring; social and behaviour change communications (SBCC); stabilisation and sub-national governance; gender studies and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG); migration, displacement, and countering people smuggling and trafficking; and youth and education.

Sayara’s Eastern Europe team is comprised of experienced, in-house local experts (country-level leadership and program staff) across the region, plus an array of expert consultants with a variety of skillsets and local knowledge. Sayara’s network in the region extends to think tanks, academia, and other local partners.

Find out more about Sayara International:

Website

Twitter

Facebook

LinkedIn

Responsibilities:

• Support project implementation through its lifecycle to successful delivery.
• Conduct analysis / desk-based research.
• Establish and maintain relationships with project stakeholders (suppliers, consultants, etc.).
• Assist Country Leads on a day-to-day basis.
• Conduct media monitoring, produce summaries.
• Conduct internet-based searches, support research.
• Update internal database.
• Maintain project schedules, risk matrices, time trackers, etc.
• Support financial management of the project (manage invoicing process, track payments, manage timesheets, etc.).
• Organise and facilitate project meetings and events (programme drafting, logistical oversight).
• Prepare contracts, draft ad hoc documents.
• Support writing reports and providing regular updates to the Client(s).
• Other ad hoc tasks, as assigned.

Desired Qualifications/ Skills:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree, ideally in business, social science, political science, international affairs, media, communications, or another relevant field.
• 2+ years’ experience in Project Support / Management / Coordination, with a proven track record of supporting successful projects.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated competency in decision-making and problem-solving; resource management; and planning, prioritising, and goal setting.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively – both independently and as part of a team.
• Good IT skills (Office 365).
• Strong Estonian, English, and Russian; other languages considered a plus.
• Ideally familiar with Eastern European geopolitics.
• Strong commitment to high-quality work and integrity in all interactions.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Location & Travel:

Remote work possible, ideally based in Eastern Europe. Some travel may be required.

Job Type:

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), Monday-Friday. Occasionally, overtime may be required.

Duration:

The Country Assistant will be offered a one (1) year employment contract, with a four (4) month probation period and the option for renewal, based on the discretion of, and mutual agreement between Sayara and the Country Assistant.

Application Process:

Please submit your detailed CV with up-to-date contact information via email to jobs@54.242.90.10. Please use “Country Assistant (Estonia)” as the subject line of your email.

The deadline for applications is 28 February 2022. Note that CVs will be screened on a rolling basis and Sayara will offer the position to the candidate who meets the requirements – even if it is before the deadline.

Sayara International’s Sudan Country Office is hiring an experienced National M&E (Monitoring and Evaluation) Consultant. This role is offered on a consultancy basis and is dependent on award of the client’s contract. The company engages in a wide range of research, communications, and MERL work across Sudan and welcomes interested individuals to support our efforts. Please read the full Terms of Reference below and guidelines on how to apply for this role. We look forward to hearing from you.

Position Description:

Sayara International’s Sudan Country Office is currently putting out a call for any interested national M&E consultants who specialise in the following key areas:

• Conflict, Stability, and Security
• Education
• Gender
• Humanitarian Aid
• Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
• Development
• Finance
• Mining
• Capacity-building
• Governance
• Economic Reform

The National M&E Consultant will report to the Project Manager and will be responsible for monitoring and evaluation activities delivered within projects focusing on the key areas mentioned above.

About Sayara International:

Sayara International is a global development company that specialises in the design and implementation of rigorous research, social and behaviour change communications, approaches to countering disinformation, governance strategies, and innovative programming in fragile, conflict-affected, and transitioning societies. Founded in 2003, Sayara operates in more than 30 countries across Eastern Europe, Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East.

We provide services to clients around the world, including the U.S. State Department, USAID, multiple UN agencies, the World Bank, UK FCDO, and the EU and other major donors. These services are in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL), media monitoring, social and behaviour change communications (SBCC), stabilisation and sub-national governance; gender studies and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), migration, displacement, and countering people smuggling and trafficking, and youth and education.

Sayara’s Sudan team is comprised of experienced, in-house local experts, program staff and an array of expert consultants with a variety of skillsets and local knowledge.

Through our work for leading global development partners, Sayara’s Sudan team has researched information ecosystems and perceptions around elections, monitored foreign state propaganda, analysed vulnerability factors across audiences, designed communication strategies to boost resilience to disinformation and misinformation, and conducted large-scale media narrative monitoring. We have also worked to amplify truthful narratives, counter misleading interpretations, expose fake news, and rapidly upscale the strategic communications of key Sudanese ministries.

Since its incorporation, Sayara Sudan has become the go-to provider of complex research, social stability, and change management programming, sustaining clear outcomes through a period of major political flux, and helping our clients deliver tangible benefit to the communities we serve.

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Responsibilities:

• Lead and provide performance reviews on current M&E practices for clients.
• Conduct monitoring and evaluation activities as per client request.
• Support the development of the M&E system in line with donor requirements and needs of the project.
• Supervise and coordinate implementation of monitoring tools to track program performance in line with the M&E plan.
• Lead and conduct analysis of quantitative and qualitative data on all project inputs, outputs, and outcomes.
• Prepare quantitative and qualitative monitoring results using data visualisation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum Master’s degree (B.A. with significant relevant prior experience may be considered) in social science, political science, international affairs, development, or another relevant field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in target thematic area of conflict, stability and security, education, gender, humanitarian aid, water, sanitation and hygiene, development, finance, mining, capacity-building, governance and economic reform.
• Minimum 6 years of experience working in the context of humanitarian aid or development.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative M&E skills.
• Experience working in Sudan or neighbouring countries.
• Experience in conducting research or data collection.
• Previous experience working with international donors is desirable, particularly UK FCDO.
• Ability to work independently and to consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to work long hours when needed and to take on tasks that may be outside of the express terms of reference.
• Strong commitment to high quality work and integrity in all interactions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage appropriately with various audiences.
• Experience using statistical software such as SPSS or STATA.
• Experience using qualitative software such as NVivo.
• Excellent English language writing skills (evidence of written work).
• Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.

Location & Travel:

Sayara seeks a candidate based in Khartoum, Sudan. Travel throughout the country may be required.

Job Type/ Duration:

The National M&E Consultant will be required to work around 15 days each month (depending on the number of project reviews commissioned by the Client) on a consultancy basis.

Application Process:

Please submit your detailed CV with up-to-date contact information, as well as a list of any professional publications via Sudan jobs https://www.sudanjob.net/jobview.php?id=10367 or via direct email to jobs.sdn@54.242.90.10 with the subject National M&E Consultant.

The deadline for applications is 12^th February 2022. Note that CVs will be screened on a rolling basis and Sayara will offer the position to the candidate who meets the requirements – even if it is before the deadline.

Sayara International is hiring an experienced Admin Coordinator to join its Eastern Europe team. This role is full-time, with opportunities for remote working. Please read the full Terms of Reference below and guidelines on how to apply for this role. We look forward to hearing from you.

Position Description:

The Admin Coordinator will be actively engaged in supporting Sayara International’s project delivery in Eastern Europe, working in close collaboration and under the supervision of the Project Coordinator.

Candidates should have at two years of demonstrable experience in project management. Ideally, they will have some understanding of media, communications, or journalism, as well as the media and political landscape of Eastern Europe. Candidates must have excellent writing skills in English.

The Admin Coordinator will report to the Project Coordinator.

The Admin Coordinator will contribute to the work Sayara does to build positive change in societies that most need it. You will be working as part of a welcoming and diverse international team of experienced professionals.

About Sayara International:

Sayara International is a global development company that specialises in the design and implementation of rigorous research, social and behaviour change communications, approaches to countering disinformation, governance strategies, and innovative programming in fragile, conflict-affected, and transitioning societies. Founded in 2003, Sayara operates in more than 30 countries across Eastern Europe, Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East.

Sayara supports the programming of our clients and partners with complex and sustainable research, evaluation, data-driven policy change, socio-political analysis, strategic communication, countering violent extremism, crisis management, and humanitarian response in the most challenging environments, working with and for the most vulnerable communities worldwide. Sayara’s origins in conflict and the company’s evolution across fragile contexts have equipped us with a set of values, core operating principles, systems, and competencies unique in the global development industry.

We provide services in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL); media monitoring; social and behaviour change communications (SBCC); stabilisation and sub-national governance; gender studies and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG); migration, displacement, and countering people smuggling and trafficking; and youth and education.

Sayara’s Eastern Europe team is comprised of experienced, in-house local experts (country-level leadership and program staff) across the region, plus an array of expert consultants with a variety of skillsets and local knowledge. Sayara’s network in the region extends to think tanks, academia, and other local partners.

Find out more about Sayara International:

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Facebook – Sayara International

LinkedIn

Responsibilities:

• Support project implementation through its lifecycle to successful delivery.
• Establish and maintain relationships with project stakeholders (suppliers, consultants, etc.).
• Assist the Project Coordinator on a day-to-day basis.
• Manage appointments and keep track of calls/meetings.
• File management.
• Support BD activities.
• Conduct basic internet-based searches, support research.
• Update internal databases.
• Maintain project schedules, risk matrices, time trackers, etc.
• Support financial management of the project (manage invoicing process, track payments, managing timesheets, etc.).
• Organise and facilitate project meetings and events (programme drafting, logistical oversight).
• Prepare contracts, draft ad hoc documents.
• Support writing reports and providing regular updates to the Client(s).
• Support recruitment process.
• Other ad hoc tasks, as assigned.

Desired Qualifications/ Skills:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree, ideally in business, social science, political science, international affairs, media, communications, law, or another relevant field.
• 2+ years’ experience in Project Support / Management / Coordination, with a proven track record of supporting successful projects.
• Demonstrated competency in decision-making and problem-solving; resource management; and planning, prioritising, and goal setting.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively – both independently and as part of a team.
• Good IT skills (Office 365).
• Strong English skills; other languages considered a plus.
• Ideally familiar with Eastern European geopolitics.
• Strong commitment to high-quality work and integrity in all interactions.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Location & Travel:

Remote work possible, ideally based in Eastern Europe. Some travel may be required.

Job Type:

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), Monday-Friday. Occasionally, overtime may be required.

Duration:

The Admin Coordinator will be offered a one (1) year employment contract, with a four (4) month probation period and the option for renewal, based on the discretion of, and mutual agreement between Sayara and the Admin Coordinator.

Application Process:

Please submit your detailed CV with up-to-date contact information via email to jobs@54.242.90.10. Please use “Admin Coordinator (Eastern Europe)” as the subject line of your email. The deadline for applications is 31^st January 2022. Note that CVs will be screened on a rolling basis and Sayara will offer the position to the candidate who meets the requirements – even if it is before the deadline.

Sayara International is hiring an experienced Financial Controller to join its global team. This role is full-time and based remotely. Please read the full Terms of Reference below and guidelines on how to apply for this role. We look forward to hearing from you.

Position Description:

We are looking for a results-driven and confident Financial Controller to manage and improve our organization’s financial performance and direct our accounting operations.

The Financial Controller will lead a busy finance team which supports the activities of global development company Sayara International. Candidates should be qualified accountants (ACCA or equivalent), with at least two years of demonstrable experience managing a transactional finance department. Candidates must have excellent communication skills in English.

Duties for the Financial Controller will include managing accounting records, evaluating and managing risk, ensuring compliance with regulations, publishing financial statements, overseeing accounting operations, analyzing financial data, monitoring expenditure, forecasting revenue, coordinating auditing processes, and ensuring accuracy of financial information.

Your strategic planning and exceptional numerical proficiency as a Financial Controller will aid our organization in maintaining positive revenue and financial growth, formulating sound financial strategies, implementing proper internal controls, achieving organizational targets, and developing financial plans that support organizational strategy.

The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, exceptional problem-solving skills, be highly organized, and have excellent leadership skills. The Financial Controller will streamline our accounting functions and operations, provide financial analysis and reports, train staff on business finance issues, promote regulatory compliance, and drive profitability.

The Financial Controller will report to Sayara’s President.

The Financial Controller will contribute to the work Sayara does to build positive change in societies that most need it. You will be working as part of a welcoming and diverse international team of experienced professionals.

About Sayara International:

Sayara International is a global development company that specializes in the design and implementation of rigorous research, social and behavior change communications, approaches to countering disinformation, governance strategies, and innovative programming in fragile, conflict-affected, and transitioning societies. Founded in 2003, Sayara operates in more than 30 countries across Eastern Europe, Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Sayara’s staff are based in Dubai, Istanbul, Khartoum, Kyiv, London, Marseille, Nairobi, and Warsaw, with headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Sayara supports the programming of our clients and partners with complex and sustainable research, evaluation, data-driven policy change, socio-political analysis, strategic communication, countering violent extremism, crisis management, and humanitarian response in the most challenging environments, working with and for the most vulnerable communities worldwide. Sayara’s origins in conflict and the company’s evolution across fragile contexts have equipped us with a set of values, core operating principles, systems, and competencies unique in the global development industry.

We provide services in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL); media monitoring; social and behavior change communications (SBCC); stabilization and sub-national governance; gender studies and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG); migration, displacement, and countering people smuggling and trafficking; and youth and education.

Find out more about Sayara International:

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Responsibilities:

• Prepare financial reports.
• Analyze financial data.
• Monitor internal controls.
• Oversee and prepare management accounts
• Participate in budgeting processes.
• Manage financial transactions.
• Streamline accounting functions and operations.
• Develop plans for financial growth.
• Evaluate and manage risk.
• Coordinate audit processes.
• Manage Sayara’s finance team, all based remotely.
• Other ad hoc tasks, as required.

Desired Qualifications/ Skills:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA or equivalent).
• 2+ years’ experience managing a transactional finance department.
• International Development industry experience considered a plus.
• Proven experience in finance management.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural team.
• Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals.
• Auditing experience.
• Compliance oriented.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Analytical skills.
• Good IT skills (Office 365).
• Strong commitment to high-quality work and integrity in all interactions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Location & Travel:

Remote work. Open to applicants from different geographic locations.

Job Type:

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), Monday-Friday or Sunday-Thursday.

Duration:

The Financial Controller will be offered a one (1) year employment contract, with a four (4) month probation period and the option for renewal, based on the discretion of, and mutual agreement between Sayara and the Financial Controller.

Application Process:

Please submit your detailed CV with up-to-date contact information via email to jobs@54.242.90.10. Please use “Financial Controller” as the subject line of your email. The deadline for applications is 28 January 2022. Note that CVs will be screened on a rolling basis and Sayara will offer the position to the candidate who meets the requirements – even if it is before the deadline.

Sayara International is hiring a Finance Officer to join its global team. This role is full-time and based remotely. Please read the full Terms of Reference below and guidelines on how to apply for this role. We look forward to hearing from you.

Position Description:

The Finance Officer will be part of a busy finance and operations team which supports the activities of global development company Sayara International. Candidates should have 0-2 years of demonstrable experience working in a similar role. Candidates must have excellent communication skills in English.

The Finance Officer will report to Sayara’s Finance Manager.

The Finance Officer will contribute to the work Sayara does to build positive change in societies that most need it. You will be working as part of a welcoming and diverse international team of experienced professionals.

About Sayara International:

Sayara International is a global development company that specializes in the design and implementation of rigorous research, social and behavior change communications, approaches to countering disinformation, governance strategies, and innovative programming in fragile, conflict-affected, and transitioning societies. Founded in 2003, Sayara operates in more than 30 countries across Eastern Europe, Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America and the Caribbean. Sayara’s staff are based in Beirut, Dubai, Istanbul, Khartoum, Kyiv, London, Marseille, Medellín, Nairobi, and Warsaw, with headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Sayara supports the programming of our clients and partners with complex and sustainable research, evaluation, data-driven policy change, socio-political analysis, strategic communication, countering violent extremism, crisis management, and humanitarian response in the most challenging environments, working with and for the most vulnerable communities worldwide. Sayara’s origins in conflict and the company’s evolution across fragile contexts have equipped us with a set of values, core operating principles, systems, and competencies unique in the global development industry.

We provide services in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL); media monitoring; social and behavior change communications (SBCC); stabilization and sub-national governance; gender studies and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG); migration, displacement, and countering people smuggling and trafficking; and youth and education.

Find out more about Sayara International:

Website

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Facebook

LinkedIn

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of budgets.
• Manage records and receipts.
• Reconcile daily, monthly, and yearly transactions.
• Prepare balance sheets.
• Process invoices.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of organizational products and processes.
• Provide customer service to clients.
• Resolve financial disputes raised by clients.
• Act as key point of contact for other departments on financial and accounting matters.
• Support the Finance Manager and executives with projects and tasks, as required.

Desired Qualifications/ Skills:

• Minimum high school diploma.
• 0-2 years’ experience in Finance Management.
• Demonstrated competency in decision-making and problem-solving, resource management, planning, prioritising, and goal setting.
• Strong numerical skills.
• Good IT skills (Office 365).
• Strong commitment to high-quality work and integrity in all interactions.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural team.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Location & Travel:

Remote work. Open to applicants from different geographic locations.

Job Type:

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), Monday-Friday or Sunday-Thursday.

Duration:

The Finance Officer will be offered a one (1) year employment contract, with a four (4) month probation period and the option for renewal, based on the discretion of, and mutual agreement between Sayara and the Finance Officer.

Application Process:

Please submit your detailed CV with up-to-date contact information via email to jobs@54.242.90.10. Please use “Finance Officer” as the subject line of your email. The deadline for applications is 22^nd December 2021. Note that CVs will be screened on a rolling basis and Sayara will offer the position to the candidate who meets the requirements – even if it is before the deadline.

Sayara International is hiring an experienced Project Finance Officer to join its Eastern Europe team. This role is full-time, with opportunities for remote working. Please read the full Terms of Reference below and guidelines on how to apply for this role. We look forward to hearing from you.

Position Description:

The Project Finance Officer will be actively engaged in overseeing Sayara International’s project finances in the Eastern European (EE) region, working in close collaboration and under the supervision of the Director for Eastern Europe.

Candidates should have at least two years of demonstrable experience in financial project management and ideally worked on projects funded by the UK FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) or its predecessors (FCO and DFID). Candidates must have excellent writing skills in English.

The Project Finance Officer will report to Sayara’s Director – Eastern Europe.

About Sayara International:

Sayara International is a global development company that specialises in the design and implementation of rigorous research, social and behaviour change communications, approaches to countering disinformation, governance strategies, and innovative programming in fragile, conflict-affected, and transitioning societies. Founded in 2003, Sayara operates in more than 30 countries across Eastern Europe, Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America and the Caribbean.

Sayara supports the programming of our clients and partners with complex and sustainable research, evaluation, data-driven policy change, socio-political analysis, strategic communication, countering violent extremism, crisis management, and humanitarian response in the most challenging environments, working with and for the most vulnerable communities worldwide. Sayara’s origins in conflict and the company’s evolution across fragile contexts have equipped us with a set of values, core operating principles, systems, and competencies unique in the global development industry.

We provide services in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL); media monitoring; social and behaviour change communications (SBCC); stabilisation and sub-national governance; gender studies and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG); migration, displacement, and countering people smuggling and trafficking; and youth and education.

Sayara’s Eastern Europe team is comprised of experienced, in-house local experts (country-level leadership and program staff) across the region, plus an array of expert consultants with a variety of skillsets and local knowledge. Sayara’s network in the region extends to think tanks, academia, and other local partners.

Find out more about Sayara International:

Website

Twitter

Facebook

LinkedIn

Responsibilities:

• Develop, review, and update project budgets in line with funder rules and dynamic project developments.
• Ensure effective financial management, risk management, policy alignment, and adherence to FCDO guidance and best practice.
• Monitor project progress against agreed milestones and budget lines.
• Conduct financial operations, including managing budgets, expenditure, and invoicing in line with FCDO financial guidelines.
• Prepare and take part in audits and expenditure verification of projects.
• Allocate costs across different projects.
• Prepare internal and external reports and provide analysis and overview for Project Managers.
• Support progress reporting (from a financial point of view) and provide regular updates to the Client(s).
• Other ad hoc tasks, as assigned.

Desired Qualifications/ Skills:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree, ideally in business, accounting, finance, or another relevant field.
• 2+ years’ experience in Finance Management, with a proven track record supporting successful projects.
• Experience with FCDO-funded projects (ideally those under CSSF – the Conflict, Security, and Stability Fund), in particular from a financial management point of view.
• Demonstrated competency in decision-making and problem-solving, resource management, planning, prioritising, and goal setting.
• Strong numerical skills.
• Good IT skills (Office 365).
• Strong commitment to high-quality work and integrity in all interactions.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Location & Travel:

Remote work. Some travel may be required.

Job Type:

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), Monday-Friday.

Duration:

The Project Finance Officer will be offered a one (1) year employment contract, with a four (4) month probation period and the option for renewal, based on the discretion of, and mutual agreement between Sayara and the Project Finance Officer.

Application Process:

Please submit your detailed CV with up-to-date contact information via email to jobs@54.242.90.10. Please use “Project Finance Officer” as the subject line of your email. The deadline for applications is 7th December 2021. Note that CVs will be screened on a rolling basis and Sayara will offer the position to the candidate who meets the requirements – even if it is before the deadline.

Based in Kyiv, Hanna is a Program Coordinator responsible for managing projects in the Eastern European region. This role comprises the design and implementation of rigorous research, social and behavior change communications, and approaches to countering disinformation.

Before joining Sayara, Hanna worked for the International Organization for Migration (the UN Agency for Migration), leading projects aimed at strengthening social cohesion and improving mental health and psychosocial support among conflict-affected populations in Ukraine. She also worked at the Alliance for Public Health, focusing on the delivery of public health projects for vulnerable populations.

Hanna holds an M.A. in linguistics from Volodymyr Dahl East Ukrainian National University and passed the Certification in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) from Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection (PHAP).

Hanna is fluent in English, Russian, and Ukrainian.

Marlous brings more than a decade of business development and project management experience to Sayara International. She has developed winning proposals for programs in countries affected by conflict and disasters around the world, covering a spectrum of technical areas such as refugee return and reintegration, sexual and reproductive health and rights, emergency response, global health, democracy and governance, technical innovation, and international business investments.

Prior to joining Sayara International, Marlous served as Business Development Manager for Act for Peace (Australia), where she was responsible for building partnerships and accessing funding for projects throughout Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Marlous has also provided business development, resource mobilization, and institutional fundraising services on a freelance basis to various not-for-profit organizations. She also served as Institutional Fundraising Coordinator for Rutgers and as Grants Consultant for Plus Projects (both in the Netherlands).

Marlous holds an M.A. in International Relations from the University of Wollongong in Dubai, UAE, as well as an M.Sc. in Business Administration from Erasmus University, the Netherlands. She also has a B.A. in Social Work from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands.

Marlous is fluent in Dutch and English. She also speaks/reads basic Arabic, German, and French.

Fareed has over fifteen years of experience designing and managing strategic communications, capacity-building, and research programs for an array of donor agencies and host governments, including DoS, DoD, FCDO, GIZ, UN and EU agencies.

Fareed has led some of our most complex programs, with an emphasis on social resilience, local governance, and community policing. In addition to overseeing a broad portfolio, Fareed managed the reporting, strategic and operational planning, and administrative and financial policies of the company.

Before co-founding Sayara International, Fareed served as a Senior Program Manager at USAID, where he designed and managed stabilization programs whose total budgets exceeded $365 million. As a Political Advisor with the Disarmament and Reintegration Commission of Afghanistan, he led the Disarmament of Illegal Armed Groups (DIAG) program.

Fareed also worked as a Public Information Officer with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Afghanistan where he led strategic communications and public information campaigns for Return of Voluntary Afghans (RVA), Return of Qualified Afghans (RQA), and Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) programs.

Fareed holds an M.A. in Political Science from Balochistan University in Quetta, Pakistan.

Sayara International is hiring an experienced Project Review Lead to join its Eastern Europe team. This role is offered on a consultancy basis. Please read the full Terms of Reference below and guidelines on how to apply for this role. We look forward to hearing from you.

Position Description:

The Project Officer will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of project reviews covering the areas of media development, media literacy, media capacity-building, communications, etc. The selected candidate must have experience in leading project reviews for HMG (FCDO).

The successful candidate will: rely on their established networks to build project review teams; draft project review ToRs; quality assure deliverables (reports, presentations); and ensure that the findings “land” with the Client.

The Project Review Lead will report to Sayara’s Director – Eastern Europe.

The Project Review Lead will contribute to the work Sayara does to build positive change in societies that most need it. You will be working as part of a welcoming and diverse international team of experienced professionals.

About Sayara International:

Sayara International is a global development company that specialises in the design and implementation of rigorous research, social and behaviour change communications, approaches to countering disinformation, governance strategies, and innovative programming in fragile, conflict-affected, and transitioning societies. Founded in 2003, Sayara operates in more than 30 countries across Eastern Europe, Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America and the Caribbean.

Sayara supports the programming of our clients and partners with complex and sustainable research, evaluation, data-driven policy change, socio-political analysis, strategic communications, countering violent extremism, crisis management, and humanitarian response in the most challenging environments, working with and for the most vulnerable communities worldwide. Sayara’s origins in conflict and the company’s evolution across fragile contexts have equipped us with a set of values, core operating principles, systems, and competencies unique in the global development industry.

We provide services to clients around the world, including the United Nations (UNDP, UNOPS, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNICEF, UN Women), the European Union, governments (U.S., UK, France), universities, international NGOs, and other major donors. These services are in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL); media monitoring; social and behaviour change communications (SBCC); stabilisation and sub-national governance; gender studies and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG); migration, displacement, and countering people smuggling and trafficking; and youth and education.

Sayara’s Eastern Europe team is comprised of experienced, in-house local experts (country-level leadership and program staff) across the region, plus an array of expert consultants with a variety of skillsets and local knowledge. Sayara’s network in the region extends to think tanks, academia, and other local partners. Our Eastern Europe regional team operates from Ukraine, Poland, Georgia, and the Baltic countries, conducting projects in the Baltics and Eastern Partnership countries.

Find out more about Sayara International:

Website
Twitter
Facebook
LinkedIn

Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and lead the project review process in cooperation with the Director – Eastern Europe.
• Discuss the scope of project reviews and prepare the ToRs.
• Support review team building (identifying consultants).
• Contribute to report-writing (ensuring the reports are Client-friendly) and quality control all deliverables.
• Make recommendations for the adjustment of projects.
• Other ad hoc tasks, as assigned.
Desired Qualifications/ Skills:
• Minimum Master’s degree (B.A. with significant relevant prior experience may be considered), in social science, political science, international affairs, development, or another relevant field.
• Several years of experience in leading/conducting project reviews, including for FCDO.
• Political acumen, especially in dealing with HMG stakeholders.
• Experience in the sector of communications and media.
• Ideally familiar with Eastern European geopolitics.
• Russian language knowledge a plus (not mandatory).
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation (humanitarian work and/or development programmes).
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong commitment to high quality work and integrity in all interactions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage appropriately with various audiences.
• Excellent English language writing skills.

Location & Travel:

Sayara seeks a candidate based in a European timezone (GMT, CET, EET, EEST). Travel throughout the region may be required.

Job Type/ Duration:

The Project Review Lead will be required to work around 15 days per month (depending on the number of project reviews commissioned by the Client) on a consultancy basis.

Application Process:

Please submit your detailed CV with up-to-date contact information, as well as a list of any professional publications, via email to jobs@54.242.90.10. Please use “Project Review Lead” as the subject line of your email. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Sayara International is hiring an experienced Project Officer to join its Eastern Europe team. This role is full-time, with opportunities for remote working. Please read the full Terms of Reference below and guidelines on how to apply for this role. We look forward to hearing from you.

Position Description:

The Project Officer will be actively engaged in supporting Sayara International’s project delivery in the Eastern European (EE) region, working in close collaboration and under the supervision of the Director for Eastern Europe.

Candidates should have at least two years of demonstrable experience in project management and previously implemented FCDO projects. Ideally, they will have some understanding of media, communications, or journalism, as well as the media and political landscape in Eastern Europe. Candidates must have excellent writing skills in English.

The Project Officer will report to Sayara’s Director – Eastern Europe.

The Project Officer will contribute to the work Sayara does to build positive change in societies that most need it. You will be working as part of a welcoming and diverse international team of experienced professionals.

About Sayara International:

Sayara International is a global development company that specialises in the design and implementation of rigorous research, social and behaviour change communications, approaches to countering disinformation, governance strategies, and innovative programming in fragile, conflict-affected, and transitioning societies. Founded in 2003, Sayara operates in more than 30 countries across Eastern Europe, Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America and the Caribbean.

Sayara supports the programming of our clients and partners with complex and sustainable research, evaluation, data-driven policy change, socio-political analysis, strategic communication, countering violent extremism, crisis management, and humanitarian response in the most challenging environments, working with and for the most vulnerable communities worldwide. Sayara’s origins in conflict and the company’s evolution across fragile contexts have equipped us with a set of values, core operating principles, systems, and competencies unique in the global development industry.

We provide services in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL); media monitoring; social and behaviour change communications (SBCC); stabilisation and sub-national governance; gender studies and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG); migration, displacement, and countering people smuggling and trafficking; and youth and education.

Sayara’s Eastern Europe team is comprised of experienced, in-house local experts (country-level leadership and program staff) across the region, plus an array of expert consultants with a variety of skillsets and local knowledge. Sayara’s network in the region extends to think tanks, academia, and other local partners.

Find out more about Sayara International:

Website

Twitter

Facebook

LinkedIn

Responsibilities:

• Support project implementation, through its lifecycle, to successful delivery.
• Ensure effective project delivery, financial management, risk management, policy alignment, and adherence to FCDO guidance and best practice.
• Monitor project progress against agreed milestones and budget lines.
• Conduct financial operations, including managing budgets, expenditure, and invoicing in line with FCDO financial guidelines.
• Maintain project schedules, monitor risks, and track consultants’ time.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key project stakeholders (technical team, suppliers, etc.).
• Organise and facilitate project meetings and events (programme drafting, logistical oversight).
• Support progress reporting and provide regular updates to the Client(s).
• Other ad hoc tasks, as assigned.

Desired Qualifications/ Skills:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree, ideally in business, social science, political science, international affairs, media, communications, or another relevant field.
• 2+ years’ experience in Project Management, with a proven track record supporting successful projects.
• Experience with FCDO (ideally CSSF) funded projects, in particular from a financial management point of view.
• Demonstrated competency in decision-making and problem-solving; resource management; planning, prioritising, and goal setting.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively – both independently and as part of a team.
• Good IT skills (Office 365).
• Strong English and ideally Russian; other languages considered a plus (Georgian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Estonian, Ukrainian).
• Ideally familiar with Eastern European geopolitics.
• Strong commitment to high-quality work and integrity in all interactions.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Location & Travel:

Remote work possible, ideally based in Eastern Europe. Some travel may be required.

Job Type:

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), Monday-Friday.

Duration:

The Project Officer will be offered a one (1) year employment contract, with a four (4) month probation period and the option for renewal, based on the discretion of, and mutual agreement between Sayara and the Project Officer.

Application Process:

Please submit your detailed CV with up-to-date contact information via email to jobs@54.242.90.10. Please use “Project Officer” as the subject line of your email. The deadline for applications is 30 November 2021. Note that CVs will be screened on a rolling basis and Sayara will offer the position to the candidate who meets the requirements – even if it is before the deadline.

Sayara International is hiring an experienced Media Analysis Lead to join its Eastern Europe team. This role is offered on a consultancy basis. Please read the full Terms of Reference below and guidelines on how to apply for this role. We look forward to hearing from you.

Position Description:

The Media Analysis Lead will be responsible for leading the digital media monitoring strand of Sayara’s flagship project in Eastern Europe (FCDO-funded). The selected candidate must have experience in conducting research to produce digital media evaluation reports. They will re-design the approach to monitoring the information space (tracking narratives) in selected EE countries and advise on the reporting format. The selected candidate will propose and lead in-depth analysis of specific aspects (e.g. media coverage and narratives about the EU).

The Media Analysis Lead will report to the Director – Eastern Europe.

The Media Analysis Lead will contribute to the work Sayara does to build positive change in societies that most need it. You will be working as part of a welcoming and diverse international team of experienced professionals.

About Sayara International:

Sayara International is a global development company that specialises in the design and implementation of rigorous research, social and behaviour change communications, approaches to countering disinformation, governance strategies, and innovative programming in fragile, conflict-affected, and transitioning societies. Founded in 2003, Sayara operates in more than 30 countries across Eastern Europe, Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America and the Caribbean.

Sayara supports the programming of our clients and partners with complex and sustainable research, evaluation, data-driven policy change, socio-political analysis, strategic communications, countering violent extremism, crisis management, and humanitarian response in the most challenging environments, working with and for the most vulnerable communities worldwide. Sayara’s origins in conflict and the company’s evolution across fragile contexts have equipped us with a set of values, core operating principles, systems, and competencies unique in the global development industry.

We provide services to clients around the world, including the United Nations (UNDP, UNOPS, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNICEF, UN Women), the European Union, governments (U.S., UK, France), universities, international NGOs, and other major donors. These services are in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL); media monitoring; social and behaviour change communications (SBCC); stabilisation and sub-national governance; gender studies and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG); migration, displacement, and countering people smuggling and trafficking; and youth and education.

Sayara’s Eastern Europe team is comprised of experienced, in-house local experts (country-level leadership and program staff) across the region, plus an array of expert consultants with a variety of skillsets and local knowledge. Sayara’s network in the region extends to think tanks, academia, and other local partners. Our Eastern Europe regional team operates from Ukraine, Poland, Georgia, and the Baltic countries, conducting projects in the Baltics and Eastern Partnership countries.

Find out more about Sayara International:

Website

Twitter

Facebook

LinkedIn

Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and lead the process of media monitoring in the EE region.
• Review bi-weekly digital media monitoring reports; advise on the structure/format of these reports; ensuring they are useful and Client-friendly.
• Propose and lead in-depth analysis focusing on specific aspects related to media coverage in Eastern Europe.
• Support BD activities (developing methodologies for media/comms projects) and review team building (identifying consultants).
• Other ad hoc tasks.

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum Master’s degree (B.A. with significant relevant prior experience may be considered) in communications, public relations, political science, international affairs, development, or another relevant field
• At least 5 years’ professional experience in public relations, international relations, or media relations.
• Advanced knowledge of media analytics and social media networking (follows social media trends and developments).
• Ideally familiar with Eastern European media landscape and geopolitics.
• Familiar with quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Familiar with tools for media monitoring.
• Russian language knowledge a plus (not mandatory).
• Knowledge of data analysis and statistics considered a plus.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong commitment to high quality work and integrity in all interactions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage appropriately with various audiences.
• Excellent English language writing skills.

Location & Travel:

Sayara seeks a candidate based in a European timezone (GMT, CET, EET, EEST). Travel throughout the region may be required.

Job Type/ Duration:

The Media Analysis Lead will be required to work around 15 days each month on a consultancy basis.

Application Process:

Please submit your detailed CV with up-to-date contact information, as well as a list of any professional publications, via email to jobs@54.242.90.10. Please use “Media Analysis Lead” as the subject line of your email. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Sayara International is hiring an experienced Research Lead to join its Eastern Europe team. This role is offered on a consultancy basis. Please read the full Terms of Reference below and guidelines on how to apply for this role. We look forward to hearing from you.

Position Description:

The Research Lead will lead on research activities delivered within the framework of Sayara’s flagship project in Eastern Europe (FCDO-funded). The selected candidate must be capable of leading research and analysis, while also contributing directly to it. The selected candidate must demonstrate a high aptitude for successfully completing all stages in the research process. They should have a proven track record of taking ownership of all aspects of research management, writing proposals, developing research questions, designing research instruments, writing reports in English on research findings, and presenting the results directly to clients.

The Research lead will report to the Director of Global Innovation.

The Research Lead will contribute to the work Sayara does to build positive change in societies that most need it. You will be working as part of a welcoming and diverse international team of experienced professionals.

About Sayara International:

Sayara International is a global development company that specialises in the design and implementation of rigorous research, social and behaviour change communications, approaches to countering disinformation, governance strategies, and innovative programming in fragile, conflict-affected, and transitioning societies. Founded in 2003, Sayara operates in more than 30 countries across Eastern Europe, Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America and the Caribbean.

Sayara supports the programming of our clients and partners with complex and sustainable research, evaluation, data-driven policy change, socio-political analysis, strategic communications, countering violent extremism, crisis management, and humanitarian response in the most challenging environments, working with and for the most vulnerable communities worldwide. Sayara’s origins in conflict and the company’s evolution across fragile contexts have equipped us with a set of values, core operating principles, systems, and competencies unique in the global development industry.

We provide services to clients around the world, including the United Nations (UNDP, UNOPS, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNICEF, UN Women), the European Union, governments (U.S., UK, France), universities, international NGOs, and other major donors. These services are in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL); media monitoring; social and behaviour change communications (SBCC); stabilisation and sub-national governance; gender studies and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG); migration, displacement, and countering people smuggling and trafficking; and youth and education.

Sayara’s Eastern Europe team is comprised of experienced, in-house local experts (country-level leadership and program staff) across the region, plus an array of expert consultants with a variety of skillsets and local knowledge. Sayara’s network in the region extends to think tanks, academia, and other local partners. Our Eastern Europe regional team operates from Ukraine, Poland, Georgia, and the Baltic countries, conducting projects in the Baltics and Eastern Partnership countries.

Find out more about Sayara International:

Website

Twitter

Facebook

LinkedIn

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction to major research activities.
• Take the lead in managing the research process, from scoping through to methodology and report writing, including managing and developing client relationships.
• Support delivery of research products and quality assure research.
• Coordinate the team of local (Eastern European) researchers and ensure timely delivery of research products.
• Conduct literature reviews, draft concept notes / research papers.
• Analyse data including statistical analysis and qualitative analysis.
• Write research findings and analytical reports.
• Build academic relationship with top scholars/institutions.
• Design research instruments, if needed.
• Support Sayara’s global portfolio, as required.
• Attend seminars and other meetings, as necessary.
• Prepare other articles, reports, and presentations.

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum Master’s degree (B.A. with significant relevant prior experience may be considered) in social science, political science, international affairs, development, or another relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of managerial experience in research and/or analysis.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in media and security sectors (hybrid warfare).
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills.
• Mentoring and coaching experience and the ability to lead research teams.
• Experience writing user-friendly, evidence-based reports for use in development programmes.
• Ideally, experience in monitoring and evaluation.
• Ability to work independently and to consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to work long hours when needed and to take on tasks that may be outside of the express terms of reference.
• Strong commitment to high quality work and integrity in all interactions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage appropriately with various audiences.
• Excellent English language writing skills (a writing exercise will be part of the interview).
• Fluency in a relevant local language considered a plus (Russian, Ukrainian, Latvian, Georgian, etc.).

Location & Travel:

Sayara seeks a candidate based in a European timezone (GMT, CET, EET, EEST). Travel throughout the region may be required.

Job Type/ Duration:

The Research Lead will be required to work around 15 days each month (depending on the number of project reviews commissioned by the Client) on a consultancy basis.

Application Process:

Please submit your detailed CV with up-to-date contact information, as well as a list of any professional publications, via email to jobs@54.242.90.10. Please use “EE Research Lead” as the subject line of your email. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Do not submit a writing sample – writing samples will be requested of finalists only. We look forward to hearing from you.

Sayara International is hiring an experienced Country Assistant – Ukraine to join its Eastern Europe team. This role is full-time, with opportunities for remote working. Please read the full Terms of Reference below and guidelines on how to apply for this role. We look forward to hearing from you.

Position Description:

The Country Assistant – Ukraine will be actively engaged in supporting Sayara International’s project delivery in Ukraine, working in close collaboration and under the supervision of the Country Lead for Ukraine.

Candidates should have at least two years of demonstrable experience in project management. Ideally, they will have some understanding of media, communications, or journalism, as well as the media and political landscape of Eastern Europe. Candidates must have excellent writing skills in English.

The Country Assistant will report to the Country Lead for Ukraine.

The Country Assistant – Ukraine will contribute to the work Sayara does to build positive change in societies that most need it. You will be working as part of a welcoming and diverse international team of experienced professionals.

About Sayara International:

Sayara International is a global development company that specialises in the design and implementation of rigorous research, social and behaviour change communications, approaches to countering disinformation, governance strategies, and innovative programming in fragile, conflict-affected, and transitioning societies. Founded in 2003, Sayara operates in more than 30 countries across Eastern Europe, Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America and the Caribbean.

Sayara supports the programming of our clients and partners with complex and sustainable research, evaluation, data-driven policy change, socio-political analysis, strategic communication, countering violent extremism, crisis management, and humanitarian response in the most challenging environments, working with and for the most vulnerable communities worldwide. Sayara’s origins in conflict and the company’s evolution across fragile contexts have equipped us with a set of values, core operating principles, systems, and competencies unique in the global development industry.

We provide services to clients around the world, including the United Nations (UNDP, UNOPS, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNICEF, UN Women), the European Union, governments (U.S., UK, France), universities, international NGOs, and other major donors. These services are in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL); media monitoring; social and behaviour change communications (SBCC); stabilisation and sub-national governance; gender studies and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG); migration, displacement, and countering people smuggling and trafficking; and youth and education.

Sayara’s Eastern Europe team is comprised of experienced, in-house local experts (country-level leadership and program staff) across the region, plus an array of expert consultants with a variety of skillsets and local knowledge. Sayara’s network in the region extends to think tanks, academia, and other local partners. Our Eastern Europe regional team operates from Ukraine, Poland, Georgia, and the Baltic countries, conducting projects in the Baltics and Eastern Partnership countries.

Find out more about Sayara International:

Website

Twitter

Facebook

LinkedIn

Responsibilities:

• Support project implementation through its lifecycle to successful delivery.
• Establish and maintain relationships with project stakeholders (suppliers, consultants, etc.).
• Assist Country Lead on a day-to-day basis.
• Contribute to media monitoring, produce summaries.
• Conduct internet-based searches, support research.
• Update internal database.
• Maintain project schedules, risk matrices, time trackers, etc.
• Support financial management of the project (manage invoicing process, track payments, managing timesheets, etc.).
• Organise and facilitate project meetings and events (programme drafting, logistical oversight).
• Prepare contracts, draft ad hoc documents.
• Support writing reports and providing regular updates to the Client(s).
• Other ad hoc tasks, as assigned.

Desired Qualifications/ Skills:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree, ideally in business, social science, political science, international affairs, media, communications, or another relevant field.
• 2+ years’ experience in Project Support / Management / Coordination, with a proven track record of supporting successful projects.
• Demonstrated competency in decision-making and problem-solving; resource management; and planning, prioritising, and goal setting.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively – both independently and as part of a team.
• Good IT skills (Office 365).
• Strong English, Ukrainian and Russian; other languages considered a plus.
• Ideally familiar with Eastern European geopolitics.
• Strong commitment to high-quality work and integrity in all interactions.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Location & Travel:

Remote work possible, ideally based in Eastern Europe. Some travel may be required.

Job Type:

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), Monday-Friday. Occasionally, working outside these hours may be required.

Duration:

The Country Assistant will be offered a one (1) year employment contract, with a four (4) month probation period and the option for renewal, based on the discretion of, and mutual agreement between Sayara and the Country Assistant.

Application Process:

Please submit your detailed CV with up-to-date contact information via email to zuzanna@54.242.90.10. Please use “Country Assistant (Ukraine)” as the subject line of your email. The deadline for applications is 25th October 2021. Note that CVs will be screened on a rolling basis and Sayara will offer the position to the candidate who meets the requirements – even if it is before the deadline.

Sayara International is hiring an experienced Country Assistant – Georgia to join its Eastern Europe team. This role is full-time, with opportunities for remote working. Please read the full Terms of Reference below and guidelines on how to apply for this role. We look forward to hearing from you.

Position Description:

The Country Assistant – Georgia will be actively engaged in supporting Sayara International’s project delivery in Georgia, working in close collaboration and under the supervision of the Country Lead for Georgia.

Candidates should have at least two years of demonstrable experience in project management. Ideally, they will have some understanding of media, communications, or journalism, as well as the media and political landscape of Eastern Europe. Candidates must have excellent writing skills in English.

The Country Assistant – Georgia will report to the Country Lead for Georgia.

The Country Assistant – Georgia will contribute to the work Sayara does to build positive change in societies that most need it. You will be working as part of a welcoming and diverse international team of experienced professionals.

About Sayara International:

Sayara International is a global development company that specialises in the design and implementation of rigorous research, social and behaviour change communications, approaches to countering disinformation, governance strategies, and innovative programming in fragile, conflict-affected, and transitioning societies. Founded in 2003, Sayara operates in more than 30 countries across Eastern Europe, Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America and the Caribbean.

Sayara supports the programming of our clients and partners with complex and sustainable research, evaluation, data-driven policy change, socio-political analysis, strategic communication, countering violent extremism, crisis management, and humanitarian response in the most challenging environments, working with and for the most vulnerable communities worldwide. Sayara’s origins in conflict and the company’s evolution across fragile contexts have equipped us with a set of values, core operating principles, systems, and competencies unique in the global development industry.

We provide services in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL); media monitoring; social and behaviour change communications (SBCC); stabilisation and sub-national governance; gender studies and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG); migration, displacement, and countering people smuggling and trafficking; and youth and education.

Sayara’s Eastern Europe team is comprised of experienced, in-house local experts (country-level leadership and program staff) across the region, plus an array of expert consultants with a variety of skillsets and local knowledge. Sayara’s network in the region extends to think tanks, academia, and other local partners.

Find out more about Sayara International:

Website

Twitter

Facebook

LinkedIn

Responsibilities:

• Support project implementation through its lifecycle to successful delivery.
• Establish and maintain relationships with project stakeholders (suppliers, consultants, etc.).
• Assist Country Lead on a day-to-day basis.
• Conduct media monitoring, produce summaries.
• Conduct internet-based searches, support research.
• Update internal database.
• Maintain project schedules, risk matrices, time trackers, etc.
• Support financial management of the project (manage invoicing process, track payments, managing timesheets, etc.).
• Organise and facilitate project meetings and events (programme drafting, logistical oversight).
• Prepare contracts, draft ad hoc documents.
• Support writing reports and providing regular updates to the Client(s).
• Other ad hoc tasks, as assigned.

Desired Qualifications/ Skills:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree, ideally in business, social science, political science, international affairs, media, communications, or another relevant field.
• 2+ years’ experience in Project Support / Management / Coordination, with a proven track record of supporting successful projects.
• Demonstrated competency in decision-making and problem-solving; resource management; and planning, prioritising, and goal setting.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively – both independently and as part of a team.
• Good IT skills (Office 365).
• Strong English, Georgian and Russian; other languages considered a plus (Azerbaijani, Armenian, Abkhaz).
• Ideally familiar with Eastern European geopolitics.
• Strong commitment to high-quality work and integrity in all interactions.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Location & Travel:

Remote work possible, ideally based in Eastern Europe. Some travel may be required.

Job Type:

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), Monday-Friday. Occasionally, working outside these hours may be required.

Duration:

The Country Assistant will be offered a one (1) year employment contract, with a four (4) month probation period and the option for renewal, based on the discretion of, and mutual agreement between Sayara and the Country Assistant.

Application Process:

Please submit your detailed CV with up-to-date contact information via email to zuzanna@54.242.90.10. Please use “Country Assistant (Georgia)” as the subject line of your email. The deadline for applications is 25^th October 2021. Note that CVs will be screened on a rolling basis, and Sayara will offer the position to the candidate who meets the requirements – even if it is before the deadline.

Sayara International is hiring an experienced Programme and Research Manager to join its growing Sudan team. Candidates must be either based in Khartoum already, or willing to relocate there to take up this position. Please read the full Terms of Reference below and guidelines on how to apply for this role.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Position Description:

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Sudan Country Director and the Regional Director for East and Horn of Africa, and working closely with Sayara International’s HQ, the Programme and Research Manager will be responsible for managing the implementation of the Sayara’s programmes and research projects in Sudan. From Sayara’s Khartoum office, they will provide day-to-day management of projects within the Sudan portfolio.

The Programme and Research Manager will guide staff to facilitate the organised, smooth running of all programme activities with clients and other stakeholders from the beginning to the end of each project to maximise results. In addition, they will take a holistic view of the programmes across Sudan to ensure effective design, delivery, management, administration, and staff support.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of taking ownership of all aspects of project management including writing proposals, implementing budgets and workplans, directing fieldwork, managing staff in the office and the field, documenting programme progress and processes, and maintaining positive relations with clients and staff. The Programme and Research Manager will report directly to the Country Director.

The Programme and Research Manager will contribute to the work Sayara does to build positive change in societies that most need it. You will be working as part of a welcoming and diverse international team of experienced professionals.

About Sayara International:

Sayara International is a global development company that specialises in the design and implementation of rigorous research, social and behaviour change communications, approaches to countering disinformation, governance strategies, and innovative programming in fragile, conflict-affected, and transitioning societies. Founded in 2003, Sayara operates in more than 30 countries across Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Latin America and the Caribbean.

Sayara supports the programming of our clients and partners with complex and sustainable research, evaluation, data-driven policy change, crisis management, and humanitarian response in the most challenging environments, working with and for the most vulnerable communities worldwide. Sayara’s origins in conflict and the company’s evolution across fragile contexts have equipped us with a set of values, core operating principles, systems, and competencies unique in the global development industry.

We provide services in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL); media monitoring; social and behaviour change communications (SBCC); stabilisation and sub-national governance; gender studies and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG); migration, displacement, and countering people smuggling and trafficking; and youth and education.

Sayara’s Sudan programming operates from Khartoum and is part of the East and Horn of Africa regional programme. This regional team conducts projects in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Djibouti, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, and Tanzania. Globally, our teams of professionals are based in field offices in Kabul, Khartoum, Kyiv, Medell n, and Nairobi, with support from our offices in London, Paris, and Warsaw, and our headquarters in Washington, D.C. Sayara delivers services to clients around the world, including the United Nations (UNDP, UNOPS, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNICEF, UN Women), the European Union, governments (U.S., UK, France), universities, international NGOs, and other major donors.

Find out more about Sayara International:

Website: http://54.242.90.10/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SayaraIntl

Facebook – Sayara International: https://www.facebook.com/sayarainternational

Facebook – Sayara Sudan: https://www.facebook.com/SayaraSudan

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/9407279/admin/

Responsibilities:

Program and Research Management – Financial, Administrative, and Human Resources:

• Undertake day-to-day management of programmes, ensuring optimisation of human and financial resources and nurturing a culture of results with the highest performance standards.
• Manage budgets and facilitate budget approvals and revision processes as per Sayara policies and procedures.
• Assign duties to staff, oversee workloads, and provide ongoing support to ensure that staff have the tools and capacities necessary to succeed.
• Ensure appropriate programmatic and accounting documentation as required by Sayara and preparation of required financial reports. Facilitate transparent financial management that is able to stand up to regular audits and evaluation.
• Approve requisitions, follow up on purchase orders and payment requests in Sayara systems and other relevant systems (such as those of our clients), and ensure monthly delivery of programme outputs.
• Prepare workplans and produce timely reports (both financial and programme progress reports), as required by HQ and client reporting systems.
• Ensure that Sayara rules and regulations concerning finance, procurement, and human resources are adhered to in close collaboration with the Operations Manager.
• Support an environment of learning for staff within the programmes.

Programme and Research Planning and Implementation:

• Attend project meetings, both in person and via remote access.
• In collaboration with the Director of Business Development, lead proposal writing and grant processes.
• Prepare progress reports for clients.
• Prepare other articles, reports, and presentations.
• Develop strategic documents concerning programme planning and implementation, such as policy papers, concept notes, and more.
• Work with the Country Director and Regional Director to establish and update office management policies, processes, and reporting systems.
• Develop Terms of Reference for programme consultants/experts hired on a short-term basis; ensure proper delivery of technical services and submission of technical and other reports.
• Ensure proper coordination of programme implementation among implementing partners and with government ministries and administrations.
• Ensure the timeliness and quality of programme outputs as well as timely preparation of reports on achievements and challenges faced within the project.
• Ensure delivery of resources and results according to planned targets.
• Ensure compliance with client contract and donor agreements.
• Promote identification and synthesis of best practices/ lessons learned for organisational sharing and learning.

Management of Research and Programme Activities:

• Lead, plan, and coordinate assigned projects in a timely manner.
• Draft concept notes and inception reports; conduct desk reviews as needed.
• Supervise fieldwork (KIIs, FGDs, etc.), collect and analyse data on a backup basis (archiving systems).
• Train and supervise field teams.
• Work in a team to write analytical reports.
• Support proposal development.
• Manage preparation of research instruments: Key Informant Interview Guides, Focus Groups Discussion Guides, Survey Questionnaire, M&E Frameworks.
• Maintain accurate records.

Relationship Management and Resource Mobilisation:

• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with clients and stakeholders (government, UN agencies, NGOs, CBOs, and donors).
• Attend client meetings and maintain positive, effective communication with clients under the supervision of the Country Director and Regional Director.
• Attend seminars, workshops, and other meetings, as necessary.
• Support mobilisation of resources from different partners, including the preparation of strategies, programme briefs, and project documents, as well as organisation of donor meetings and possible field visits.
• Extract lessons learned to support programme improvement.

Desired Qualifications/ Skills:

• Minimum Master’s degree (B.A. with significant relevant prior experience may be considered) in social science, political science, international affairs, development, or other relevant field.
• Experience conducting fieldwork and applying research to support practical outcomes.
• Experience writing user-friendly, evidence-based reports for use in development programmes.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation (humanitarian work and/or development programmes).
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision and to consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to work long hours when needed and to take on tasks that may be outside the express Terms of Reference.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage appropriately with various audiences.
• English language writing skills (a writing exercise will be part of the interview).

Location & Travel:

Sayara seeks a candidate who will be willing to relocate and be based in Khartoum, Sudan. Travel throughout the country may be required (depending on COVID-19 safety measures).

Duration:

The Programme and Research Manager will be offered a one (1) year employment contract, with a four (4) month probation period and the option for renewal, based on the discretion of, and mutual agreement between Sayara and the Programme and Research Manager.

Application Process:

Please submit your detailed CV with up-to-date contact information, as well as a list of any professional publications and writing samples (such as final reports) via email to: jobs.sdn@54.242.90.10. Please use “Sudan Programme and Research Manager” as the subject line of your email.

The deadline for applications is 30th September 2021. Note that CVs will be screened on a rolling basis and Sayara will offer the position to the candidate who meets the requirements – even if it is before the deadline.

Sayara International is hiring an experienced Program Coordinator to join its Eastern Europe team. This role is full-time and based in Kyiv, with opportunities for remote working. Please read the full Terms of Reference below and guidelines on how to apply for this role. We look forward to hearing from you.

Position Description:

The Program Coordinator will be actively engaged in supporting Sayara International’s project delivery in the Eastern European (EE) region, working in close collaboration and under the supervision of the project manager.

Candidates should have at least two years of demonstrable experience in project coordination and knowledge of the project management cycle. Ideally, they will have some understanding of media, communications, or journalism. Candidates must have excellent writing skills in English.

The Program Coordinator will report to Sayara’s Director – Eastern Europe.

The Program Coordinator will contribute to the work Sayara does to build positive change in societies that most need it. You will be working as part of a welcoming and diverse international team of experienced professionals.

About Sayara International:

Sayara International is a global development company that specializes in the design and implementation of rigorous research, social and behavior change communications, approaches to countering disinformation, governance strategies, and innovative programming in fragile, conflict-affected, and transitioning societies. Founded in 2003, Sayara operates in more than 30 countries across Eastern Europe, Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America and the Caribbean.

Sayara supports the programming of our clients and partners with complex and sustainable research, evaluation, data-driven policy change, sociopolitical analysis, strategic communication, countering violent extremism, crisis management, and humanitarian response in the most challenging environments, working with and for the most vulnerable communities worldwide. Sayara’s origins in conflict and the company’s evolution across fragile contexts have equipped us with a set of values, core operating principles, systems, and competencies unique in the global development industry.

We provide services in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL); media monitoring; social and behavior change communications (SBCC); stabilization and sub-national governance; gender studies and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG); migration, displacement, and countering people smuggling and trafficking; and youth and education.

Sayara’s Eastern Europe team is comprised of experienced, in-house local experts (country-level leadership and program staff) across the region, plus an array of expert consultants with a variety of skillsets and local knowledge. Sayara’s network in the region extends to think tanks, academia, and other local partners.

Find out more about Sayara International:

Website
Twitter
Facebook – Sayara International 
LinkedIn

Responsibilities:

• Supporting all aspects of the project, through its lifecycle, to successful delivery.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with key project stakeholders (technical team, suppliers, etc.).
• Supporting development of project management tools like workplans, project schedules, risk matrices, time trackers, etc.
• Tracking and communicating project risks and opportunities.
• Supporting financial management of the project (managing invoicing process, payment tracking, managing timesheets, etc.).
• Organizing and facilitating project meetings and events (program drafting, logistical oversight).
• Writing progress reports and providing regular updates to the Client(s).
• Suggesting improvements to the internal management processes.
• Other ad hoc tasks, as assigned.

Desired Qualifications/ Skills:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree, ideally in business, social science, political science, international affairs, media, communications, or other relevant field.
• 2+ years’ experience in Project Support / Management / Coordination, with a proven track record supporting successful projects.
• Demonstrated competency in decision-making and problem-solving; resource management; planning, prioritizing, and goal setting.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively – both independently and as part of a team.
• Good IT skills (Office 365).
• Strong English and Russian; other languages considered a plus (Georgian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Estonian, Ukrainian).
• Ideally familiar with Eastern European geopolitics.
• Strong commitment to high-quality work and integrity in all interactions.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Location & Travel:

This role is based in Kyiv. Some travel may be required.

Job Type:

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), Monday-Friday.

Duration:

The Program Coordinator will be offered a one (1) year employment contract, with a four (4) month probation period and the option for renewal, based on the discretion of, and mutual agreement between Sayara and the Program Coordinator.

Application Process:

Please submit your detailed CV with up-to-date contact information via email to zuzanna@54.242.90.10. Please use “Program Coordinator” as the subject line of your email. The deadline for applications is 10 Sep 2021. Note that CVs will be screened on a rolling basis and Sayara will offer the position to the candidate who meets the requirements – even if it is before the deadline.

Sayara International is hiring an experienced Senior Finance & Administration Officer to join its growing Sudan team. This role is based in Khartoum. Please read the full Terms of Reference below and guidelines on how to apply for this role.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Position Description:

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Sudan Country Director and the Operations Manager, and working closely with Sayara International’s HQ, the Senior Finance & Administration Officer will be responsible for day-to-day management of the financial budgets for programmes and reporting in compliance with Sayara International’s HQ.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of financial management, working with international organisations and donors. The Senior Finance & Administration Officer will guide and allocate tasks to the Sayara Sudan finance team to facilitate the organised, smooth running of all financial activities. In addition, the Senior Finance & Administration Officer will participate in conference calls with clients/donors, when needed, to ensure effective budgeting, documentation, and reporting.

The Senior Finance & Administration Officer will report directly to the Operations Manager.

The Senior Finance & Administration Officer will contribute to the work Sayara does to build positive change in societies that most need it. You will be working as part of a welcoming and diverse international team of experienced professionals.

About Sayara International:

Sayara International is a global development company that specialises in the design and implementation of rigorous research, social and behaviour change communications, approaches to countering disinformation, governance strategies, and innovative programming in fragile, conflict-affected, and transitioning societies. Founded in 2003, Sayara operates in more than 30 countries across Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Latin America and the Caribbean.

Sayara supports the programming of our clients and partners with complex and sustainable research, evaluation, data-driven policy change, crisis management, and humanitarian response in the most challenging environments, working with and for the most vulnerable communities worldwide. Sayara’s origins in conflict and the company’s evolution across fragile contexts have equipped us with a set of values, core operating principles, systems, and competencies unique in the global development industry.

We provide services in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL); media monitoring; social and behaviour change communications (SBCC); stabilisation and sub-national governance; gender studies and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG); migration, displacement, and countering people smuggling and trafficking; and youth and education.

Sayara’s Sudan programming operates from Khartoum and is part of the East and Horn of Africa regional programme. This regional team conducts projects in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Djibouti, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, and Tanzania. Globally, our teams of professionals are based in field offices in Kabul, Khartoum, Kyiv, Medell n, and Nairobi, with support from our offices in London, Paris, and Warsaw, and our headquarters in Washington, D.C. Sayara delivers services to clients around the world, including the United Nations (UNDP, UNOPS, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNICEF, UN Women), the European Union, governments (U.S., UK, France), universities, international NGOs, and other major donors.

Find out more about Sayara International:

Website: http://54.242.90.10/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SayaraIntl

Facebook – Sayara International: https://www.facebook.com/sayarainternational

Facebook – Sayara Sudan: https://www.facebook.com/SayaraSudan

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/9407279/admin/

Responsibilities:

• Financial Management and Reporting:

• Ensure accounting and finance operations in Sayara Sudan comply with HQ standards and donor obligations.
• Provide support and assist in establishing and monitoring project budgets.
• Prepare financial reports for projects and ensure these are timely, complete, accurate, and appropriate.
• Manage and track budgets to ensure there is no overspend/ low burn rate and verify budget availability for any commitment.
• Review fund requests and programme work advances to ensure they are within budget and ensure timely payments.
• Prepare and consolidate financial reports and cash flow projections, with supporting working papers and schedules.
• Coordinate account coding with Programme Managers and the Accounting team to ensure financial information allows proper internal monitoring and links to project workplans, as well as financial reporting as per the requirements of donors and clients.
• Serve as the main point of contact for financial matters relating to Sayara programmes, including reviewing and uploading reports, conducting budget reviews, reviewing programme invoices for accuracy before submitting for payment, and other items as required.
• Coordinate with programme staff, as appropriate, to ensure that financial information is complete and accurate; provide regular financial analyses to Programme Managers.
• Monitor individual project cost recovery; provide monthly reports on cost recovery and advise on areas that need addressing.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining Fixed Assets registrations.
• Participate in the development of the Sayara annual business planning process and ensure its implementation.
• Work with Operations Manager and Programme Manager to ensure proper closure of projects: final reports submitted, all income collected, donor requirements on assets respected.
• Alongside the Finance Manager, respond to audit and programme requests for documentation and other financial data requests. Also, support Sayara Office internal and external audits.
• In coordination with the Operations Manager, review the financial management of projects and train field staff as required.

• Asset Management and Procurement

• Ensure Sayara procurement policies as well as donor policies and procedures are respected in the procurement of goods and services.
• Ensure control of inventory and carry out periodic inventory for materials and assets.

• Administration

• Supervise the Sayara Sudan HR and Administration teams.

Qualifications and Skills/Competencies:

• Sudanese nationals only (required)
• Minimum B.A. degree in Financial Management / Accounting (required)
• Minimum five years’ experience as Senior Finance Officer or equivalent role (required)
• Experience in managing multi-partner project budgets (desirable)
• Experience working with international organisations and donors (required)
• Accurate and strong attention to detail (required)
• Excellent advisory skills with high work standard and ability to promote team synergy in a multi-cultural work environment (required)
• Excellent interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, discretion, and impartiality) are essential for this position (required)
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English and Arabic (required)
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of individuals within a variety of environments, especially in the East African context (required)
• High level of good organisational and administrative skills and ability to work well under pressure (required)

Location & Travel:

The Senior Finance & Administration Officer will be based in Sayara’s Sudan office in Khartoum.

Duration:

The Senior Finance & Administration Officer will be offered a two (2) year employment contract, with a three (3) month probation period and the option for renewal, based on the discretion of, and mutual agreement between Sayara and the Operations Manager.

Application Process:

Please submit your detailed CV with up-to-date contact information via email to: jobs.sdn@54.242.90.10. Please use “Sudan Senior Finance & Administration Officer” as the subject line of your email.

The deadline for applications is 20^th August 2021. Note that CVs will be screened on a rolling basis and Sayara will offer the position to the candidate who meets the requirements – even if it is before the deadline.

Position Description:

The Country Coordinator will support the delivery of regular research reports by Sayara International on migration-related themes in Gambia. The position will coordinate and monitor the work of three Field Researchers to ensure timely and quality submission of their daily reporting.

The successful candidate will have experience in conducting research or fieldwork in the fields of journalism or social research and will be familiar with migration-related discourses in Gambia. The position requires an individual who is deadline-orientated with a commitment to supporting the production of high-quality research. The Country Coordinator will report to the Research Specialist.

The Country Coordinator will contribute to the work Sayara does to build positive change in societies that most need it. You will be working as part of a welcoming and diverse international team of experienced professionals.

About Sayara International:

Sayara International is a global development company that specialises in the design and implementation of rigorous research, social and behaviour change communication, approaches to countering disinformation, and governance strategies in fragile, conflict-affected, and transitioning societies.

Founded in 2003, Sayara operates in 30 countries across Africa, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America and the Caribbean. Sayara supports the programming of our clients and partners with complex and sustainable research, evaluation, data-driven policy change, crisis management, and humanitarian response in the most challenging environments, working with and for the most vulnerable communities worldwide. Sayara’s origins in conflict and the company’s evolution across fragile contexts have equipped us with a set of values, core operating principles, systems, and competencies unique in the global development industry.

Using in-depth local knowledge and innovative designs, Sayara conducts research that allows our partners to manage their resources for maximum impact in the field. We provide our clients with the research and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) services to inform more effective and relevant decision-making, intervention design, and implementation.

Sayara provides services in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL); media monitoring; social and behaviour change communications (SBCC); stabilisation and sub-national governance; gender studies and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG); migration, displacement, and countering people smuggling and trafficking; and youth and education.

Our teams of professionals are based in field offices in Beirut, Kabul, Khartoum, Kyiv, Medellin, and Nairobi, with support from our offices in London, Warsaw, and Paris, and our headquarters in Washington, D.C. Sayara delivers services to clients around the world, including the United Nations (UNDP, UNOPS, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNICEF, UN Women), the European Union, governments (U.S., UK, France), universities, international NGOs, and other major donors.

Find out more about Sayara International:

Website: http://54.242.90.10/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SayaraIntl

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sayarainternational

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/9407279/admin/

Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely submission of daily reporting from Field Researchers.
• Ensure rigorous quality control of daily reports through the application of Sayara’s reporting standards.
• Ensure Sayara’s ethical guidelines for conducting research are followed by Field Researchers.
• Ensure Field Researchers respond in a timely manner to ad hoc research inquiries or follow-up questions on daily reports.
• Closely follow migration-related discourses in Gambia to support the delivery of contextually relevant reporting and research inquiries.
• Support Field Researchers to identify and monitor relevant groups and pages on social media platforms.
• Coordinate closely with the Research Specialist on all matters related to field research and project management, including the formation of fieldwork and research plans.
• Maintain accurate and updated records of fieldwork and submitted reports.
• Manage and respond in a timely manner to project-related emails.
• Attend project meetings, as necessary.

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum BA degree in a field such as journalism, international development, or political or social sciences.
• Experience conducting fieldwork, interviews, or gathering information to produce research for reputable institutions or media organisations.
• Experience researching or reporting on migration-related topics.
• Ability to oversee the work of others constructively and to consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong commitment to high quality work and integrity in all interactions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage appropriately with various audiences.
• Fluency in English (with excellent writing skills) and Mandingo is essential.
• Fluency in Pulaar or Wolof is desirable.

Location:

Sayara seeks a candidate currently based in Gambia with Gambian nationality.

Duration:

The Country Coordinator will be offered an initial four-month employment contract which may be extended at the discretion of Sayara and the Country Coordinator, depending on extension of the project.

Application Process:

Please submit your detailed CV with up-to-date contact information to elizabeth@54.242.90.10. Please use “Gambia Country Coordinator – Migration Research” as the subject line of your email. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Position Description:

The Field Researcher will support the delivery of regular research reports on migration-related themes in Gambia. The role will involve collecting information and observing migration-related discussions and relaying them via daily reports. The Field Researcher will use social media platforms, community events, and other sources to research perceptions of migration.

The successful candidate will have experience in, or be studying, either journalism or social research and will be able to demonstrate an active interest in migration-related discourses in Gambia. The ideal candidate will be deadline-orientated and demonstrate curiosity to investigate and follow up on research questions. The Field Researcher will report to the Research Specialist.

The Field Researcher will contribute to the work Sayara does to build positive change in societies that most need it. You will be working as part of a welcoming and diverse international team of experienced professionals.

About Sayara International:

Sayara International is a global development company that specialises in the design and implementation of rigorous research, social and behaviour change communication, approaches to countering disinformation, and governance strategies in fragile, conflict-affected, and transitioning societies.

Founded in 2003, Sayara operates in 30 countries across Africa, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America and the Caribbean. Sayara supports the programming of our clients and partners with complex and sustainable research, evaluation, data-driven policy change, crisis management, and humanitarian response in the most challenging environments, working with and for the most vulnerable communities worldwide. Sayara’s origins in conflict and the company’s evolution across fragile contexts have equipped us with a set of values, core operating principles, systems, and competencies unique in the global development industry.

Using in-depth local knowledge and innovative designs, Sayara conducts research that allows our partners to manage their resources for maximum impact in the field. We provide our clients with the research and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) services to inform more effective and relevant decision-making, intervention design, and implementation.

Sayara provides services in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL); media monitoring; social and behaviour change communications (SBCC); stabilisation and sub-national governance; gender studies and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG); migration, displacement, and countering people smuggling and trafficking; and youth and education.

Our teams of professionals are based in field offices in Beirut, Kabul, Khartoum, Kyiv, Medellin, and Nairobi, with support from our offices in London, Warsaw, and Paris, and our headquarters in Washington, D.C. Sayara delivers services to clients around the world, including the United Nations (UNDP, UNOPS, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNICEF, UN Women), the European Union, governments (U.S., UK, France), universities, international NGOs, and other major donors.

Find out more about Sayara International:

Website: http://54.242.90.10/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SayaraIntl

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sayarainternational

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/9407279/admin/

Responsibilities:

• Submit high-quality daily research reports on agreed topics.
• Follow Sayara’s ethical guidelines for conducting research and adhere to quality control measures.
• Undertake different types of research as instructed, including social media and observational research.
• Undertake ad hoc research as requested and respond to follow up questions on daily reports.
• Closely follow migration-related discourses in Gambia to support the delivery of contextually relevant reporting and research inquiries.
• Follow agreed fieldwork and research plans.
• Work closely with the Country Coordinator and Research Specialist to ensure fieldwork and data collected answers research questions.
• Attend project meetings and trainings, as required.
• Respond to project-related emails and enquiries.

Desired Qualifications:

• Be enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, a BA in a field such as journalism, international development, or political or social sciences.
• Demonstrated interest in migration research or related socio-economic topics in Gambia.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong commitment to high quality work and integrity in all interactions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage appropriately with various audiences.
• Fluency in English (with excellent writing skills) and Mandingo is essential.
• Fluency in Pulaar or Wolof is desirable.

Location:

Sayara seeks a candidate currently based in Gambia with Gambian nationality.

Duration:

The Field Researcher will be offered an initial four-month employment contract which may be extended at the discretion of Sayara and the Field Researcher, depending on extension of the project.

Application Process:

Please submit your detailed CV with up-to-date contact information to elizabeth@54.242.90.10. Please use “Field Researcher, Gambia – Migration Research” as the subject line of your email. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Wojciech is the Director overseeing Sayara’s project portfolio in Eastern Europe. He specializes in Eastern European geopolitics and big data analytics.

Prior to joining Sayara, Wojciech managed research projects on behalf of major international organizations, including the European Commission, DFID, Foreign Commonwealth Office, World Bank, and U.S. State Department. In particular, Wojciech managed a significant IOM-funded project that sought to understand how radicalization and violent extremism spread online in Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Wojciech holds a Postgraduate degree in Computer Science from the Warsaw University of Technology, an M.A. in Public Administration and NGO Management from Grand Valley State University (Michigan, USA), and an M.A. in International Relations from the Cracov University of Economics.

In addition, Wojciech is currently pursuing a certificate in Data Science from Harvard University. He is also a PhD candidate at King’s College London. He speaks Polish, English, and Spanish.

Position Description:

Sayara is looking for a Media Research Intern to join its Eastern Europe team. The Intern will be actively engaged in supporting Sayara’s project delivery in the Eastern European (EE) region, focusing mainly on the EE team’s research efforts.

The ideal candidates will have a strong academic background (record). Additionally, they will have an understanding of and interest in media, communications, and/or journalism. Candidates should possess excellent writing skills in English.

The Intern will contribute to the work Sayara does to build positive change in societies that most need it. You will be working as part of a welcoming and diverse international team of experienced professionals. The Intern will report to the Eastern European Regional Director.

About Sayara International:

Sayara International is a global development company that specializes in the design and implementation of rigorous research, social and behavior change communication, approaches to countering disinformation, and governance strategies in fragile, conflict-affected, and transitioning societies.

Founded in 2003, Sayara operates in 30 countries across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America and the Caribbean. Sayara supports the programming of our clients and partners with complex and sustainable research, evaluation, data-driven policy change, crisis management, and humanitarian response in the most challenging environments, working with and for the most vulnerable communities worldwide. Sayara’s origins in conflict and the company’s evolution across fragile contexts have equipped us with a set of values, core operating principles, systems, and competencies unique in the global development industry.

Using in-depth local knowledge and innovative designs, Sayara conducts research that allows our partners to manage their resources for maximum impact in the field. We provide our clients with the research and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) services to inform more effective and relevant decision-making, intervention design, and implementation.

Sayara provides services in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL); media monitoring; social and behavior change communications (SBCC); stabilization and sub-national governance; gender studies and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG); migration, displacement, and countering people smuggling and trafficking; and youth and education.

Our teams of professionals are based in field offices in Beirut, Kabul, Khartoum, Kyiv, Medellin, and Nairobi, with support from our offices in London, Warsaw, and Paris, and our headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Sayara’s Eastern Europe regional team operates from Ukraine, Poland, Georgia, and the Baltic countries, conducting projects in the Baltics and Eastern Partnership countries. We deliver services to clients around the world, including the United Nations (UNDP, UNOPS, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNICEF, UN Women), the European Union, governments (U.S., UK, France), universities, international NGOs, and other major donors.

Find out more about Sayara International:

• Website: http://54.242.90.10/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/SayaraIntl
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sayarainternational
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/9407279/

Responsibilities:

The Media Research Intern will –

• Conduct regular media monitoring of selected online sources (website, blogs, social media) and provide analytical inputs to the bi-weekly reports
• Suggest improvements to the current approach to media monitoring
• Conduct secondary (desk-based) research on media, audiences, and communications in Eastern Europe, contributing to documents such as literature reviews
• Assist with drafting various project documents
• Assist with data analysis
• Manage and respond to project-related emails
• Prepare other articles, reports, and presentations
• Perform other ad hoc tasks

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum B.A. degree in social science, political science, international affairs, media, communications, or other relevant field
• Good qualitative and quantitative research skills
• Good IT skills (Office 365)
• Strong English and Russian; other languages considered a plus (Georgian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Estonian, Ukrainian)
• Ideally familiar with Eastern European politics (and some knowledge of the EE media and communications landscape)
• Ability to work independently (with minimal supervision) and to consistently meet deadlines
• Strong commitment to high quality work and integrity in all interactions

Location & Travel:

Remote work. No travel involved.

Duration & remuneration:

The internship is intended for a 6-month period (with the possibility of extension or transition to an entry-level permanent position within Sayara). The internship can be either a part-time role (minimum 4 hours per day, 5 days per week) or a full-time position – to be determined following discussion between the candidate and Sayara. A competitive monthly stipend will be provided in line with work commitment.

Application Process:

Please submit your detailed CV with up-to-date contact information via email to zuzanna@54.242.90.10. Please use “Intern” as the subject line of your email. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Writing samples will be requested of shortlisted candidates. We look forward to hearing from you.

Overview:

Sayara International is searching for a Business Development Coordinator to ensure efficiency in the organization’s new business and proposal development processes. The successful candidate will work closely with the senior leadership team to help build Sayara’s business globally. The successful candidate will likely be experienced in International Development and have general familiarity with Sayara’s major thematic areas of expertise such research/M&E, social and behavior change communications, migration, disinformation, public health, counter violent extremism, and more.

Day-to-day, this role will entail coordinating client engagements and managing the proposal development process. The position requires an organized and diligent candidate with excellent English-language writing skills and a high degree of professionalism, who can serve as one of the ‘faces’ of Sayara with prospective clients (such as international and national NGOs, governments, civil society organizations, and other developmental partners). Through this proposal development process, you will contribute significantly to the work Sayara does to build positive change in societies that most need it. You will be working with a welcoming and diverse international team of experienced professionals. The success of the Business Development Coordinator will be determined both by the win rate of Sayara’s proposals and by the efficiency of each proposal writing process.

About Sayara:

Sayara International is a global development firm that specializes in the design and implementation of rigorous research, social and behavior change communication, and governance strategies in fragile, conflict-affected, and transitioning societies. Founded in 2003 and operating in 30 countries worldwide, Sayara is a leading organization providing services in monitoring and evaluation, socio-political analysis, strategic communications, governance, countering violent extremism, disinformation, migration, and youth and education.

We are committed to building positive change. Our strength comes from our adherence to our core values, our unparalleled expertise in research methodologies, and the context-specific experience of our team members. Our programs help communities and institutions to develop sustainable, research-based solutions to today’s toughest development challenges in Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Latin America and the Caribbean.

For more information, visit http://54.242.90.10/

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage proposal process to ensure high-quality proposals are produced on time
• Decide what internal and external resources are required to bring together the required elements of a proposal
• Assemble and lead bid team including technical and administrative staff and/or consultants
• Ensure all stakeholders are aware of deadlines, expectations, and have the resources needed to meet them
• Take ownership of internal proposal development processes and procedures (which you will adjust at your discretion)
• Engage with prospective clients, as required
• Attend and/or lead team meetings
• Update internal documents and trackers

Qualifications:

• Four to six years of relevant professional experience, with a minimum two years of proposal development experience for international development donor agencies
• Excellent skills in writing, editing, formatting, research, and communications (English-language)
• Excellent meeting facilitation skills
• Work experience in the international development field
• MA or equivalent experience in international relations or development, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of the international development donor market
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision and to consistently meet deadlines
• Ability to work long hours when needed and to take on tasks that may be outside the express terms of reference
• Strong commitment to high quality work and integrity in all interactions
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage appropriately with various audiences

Location:

There are no specific location requirements for the Business Development Coordinator role. The Sayara International team has a global headquarters in the U.S. (Washington, D.C.), as well as regional hubs, support offices, and additional staff based in many locations around the world.

Duration:

The Business Development Coordinator will be offered a one (1) year Employment Contract, with a four (4) month probation period and the option for renewal, based on the discretion of, and mutual agreement between, Sayara and the Business Development Coordinator.

Application Process:

Please submit your detailed CV with up-to-date contact information to jobs@54.242.90.10. Use “Business Development Coordinator” as the subject line of your email. Applications must be received by 16 March 2021. We look forward to hearing from you.

Hawa Ahmadi is a Research Program Coordinator and Translator with Sayara. Within this role, Hawa leads the coordination of gender and child-related programming in Afghanistan, ensuring that necessary gender standards are in place to account for gender sensitivity and safeguarding in the field.

Based in Sayara’s Kabul office, Hawa manages the training, data collection, and quality control of all collected data. In many instances, Hawa leads qualitative data collection and travels to target communities to conduct IDIs or FGDs with targeted females (girls, youth, and women).

Specific project experience includes managing fieldwork for an evaluation of gender-based violence (GBV) survivors through Women for Women Afghanistan, conducting interviews with female caregivers on maternal health with UNICEF, facilitating workshop sessions on safeguarding and ethics with female beneficiaries in Kabul for BRAC, and supporting the baseline and midline evaluations of DFID’s Girls’ Education Challenge (GEC) STAGES II and BRAC GEC-T projects.

Prior to joining Sayara, Hawa worked with several NGOs and organizations in areas of research, project management, and translation with UNHCR, IOM, and several gender-focused civil society organizations in Kabul.

Hawa holds a B.A. in English Literature from a private university in Kabul, Afghanistan. Her native language is Dari. She speaks fluent English and very good Urdu and Pashto.

As Video Director in Sayara’s production team, Baryalai directs and manages production of video content – such as dramas, documentaries, and PSAs – used in Afghanistan-focused development programs. Creative and impactful video products are invaluable tools to communicate key messages.

Over a decade working at Sayara, Baryalai has worked closely with partners (including government officials and NGOs) to deliver their requirements. He writes shooting scripts, coordinates security visits, and liaises with actors to ensure a smooth process.

Prior to joining Sayara, Baryalai gained experience as a camcorder operator, documentary maker for various media companies, and a higher education teacher of video editing and camcorder operation.

Baryalai holds an M.A. in Mass Communication & Journalism from Mysore University, India, as well as a B.A. in Film Directing from Kabul University, Afghanistan.

Baryalai speaks Farsi/Dari, Pashto, English, and Urdu.

As Sayara’s Production Manager, based in Kabul, Aziz leads a large production team in the conception and creation of high-quality materials for use throughout client programs in Afghanistan. Aziz brings more than 15 years of experience in radio, video, and theater to Sayara. Since joining the organization in 2004, he has written, directed, and managed over 35 projects.

Aziz’s work includes coordinating the production of video and radio products (including dramas, documentaries, PSAs, commercials, interviews, and more), and managing mobile theater and mobile cinema projects throughout the country on different social and political issues.

Highlights include directing production elements for several Counter Narcotics Awareness Campaigns from 2007 – 2016, the 2004 & 2009 Presidential Election Campaigns, a Disability and Mine Risk Awareness Campaign (2005-2006), and the 2005 & 2010 Parliamentary Election Campaigns.

Prior to joining Sayara, Aziz worked in various creative roles, including as Media Action International’s Mobile Theater Director, acting in popular BBC radio drama series “New Home, New Life,” and serving as director, actor, and script writer at the National Theater in Kabul.

Aziz holds a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Kabul and has completed various English Language and Drama Studies programs. He speaks Dari (native), Pashto, Urdu, and English.

As a Radio Producer within Sayara’s Kabul-based production team, Susan is responsible for creating high-quality radio content for our partners’ programs in Afghanistan. This includes writing scripts, recording and directing radio programs, presenting and narrating radio dramas and public awareness programs, monitoring and supervising provincial radio stations and partner activities, conducting interviews, liaising closely with clients, and more.

In addition to producing radio content, Susan also translates scripts into Pashto for TV programs and trains fellow producers and journalists in Counter Narcotics law. Susan’s scriptwriting skills and understanding of this legal area were particularly valuable during implementation of the INL Counter Narcotics Counter Engagement program.

Prior to joining Sayara in 2013, Susan worked as a Radio Manager at Arakuzia Radio in Kabul, where she oversaw the daily operations of the radio station, developed content, ensured compliance with broadcast standards, and participated in the implementation of the station’s goals and operating procedures. Susan also held a Producer role at Kaboora Production, focusing on developing content.

Susan speaks Pashto (native), Dari, English, and Urdu.

A valued member of Sayara’s team in Kabul, Saifurahman leads management of the organization’s media buying and placement across various client programs. He utilizes a strategic approach of different phases that include media planning, buying, analysis, and adjustment.

With unique insights from researching market trends, and experience in negotiation and ad space purchases, Saifurahman excels at securing the best possible placement at the lowest price for both digital and traditional advertising.

Before moving to his current role, Saifurahman served as a Program Manager for Sayara’s Strategic Communications Program in Afghanistan, with a focus on countering violent extremism, strengthening local governance, and paving the way for stabilization in conflict-affected societies.

Saifurahman holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering from Pakistan. He is fluent in English, Pashto, Dari, and Urdu.

Elizabeth has a background in research and M&E in support of a wide range of interventions in conflict-affected and fragile states. She has focused on both qualitative and quantitative research design and analysis as part of a third-party monitoring team, as an external evaluator, and as a country analyst.

At Sayara, Elizabeth has worked on evaluations in Afghanistan covering education, civil society development, and a health sector response to gender-based violence. She has also evaluated an education programme in Somalia and continues to work on media research in Eastern Europe.

Elizabeth’s areas of expertise include the ethics of programming and conducting research in conflict zones, strengthening accountability of international organizations, and developing innovative approaches to M&E which support flexible and adaptive programming in conflict-affected and fragile states.

Prior to joining Sayara, Elizabeth’s work in Syria covered the fields of stabilization, governance, civil society development, philanthropic support to accountability initiatives for grave crimes, access to justice, countering violent extremism, and peacebuilding.

Elizabeth holds a B.A. (Hons) in Arabic and Middle East Studies with Spanish from the University of Exeter, UK, where she focused on Kurdish Studies, Arabic literature, and religious identities in Egypt. She also holds an M.A. in European Studies: Transnational and Global Perspectives from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, focusing on EU foreign policy in the Middle East and North Africa.

Masih is a Program Manager at Sayara International, based in Kabul. He is an experienced program manager and team lead for some of Sayara’s flagship communications campaigns in Afghanistan. These include UNDP’s 2019 elections campaign, USAID’s PROMOTE communications and advocacy work, and the EU’s national visibility and public awareness programs.

Masih manages planning and implementation of programs, monitors progress, manages program budgets and resources, liaises with stakeholders, and supervises the program team’s activities. Over his decade in the organization, Masih has also held roles focusing on radio production, journalism, and scriptwriting, and has a strong understanding of what content works in the Afghan context.

Prior to joining Sayara, Masih worked as reporter and music editor at Good Morning/Evening Afghanistan and as reporter, writer, announcer, and producer at UNICEF. He also served as Media Manager at Urozgan Governor’s House, among other roles.

Masih holds a B.A. in Finance from Dunya Institute of Higher Education and the Swiss University of Management, Economics, and Finance. He speaks Dari, English, Pashto, and Urdu.

Nama is a social scientist who specializes in mixed-methods data collection in complex environments. Over the past eight years, Nama has built a global research network throughout South Asia, the Middle East, the Horn of Africa, Eastern Europe, and Latin America.

Nama oversees all of Sayara’s research, monitoring, and evaluation activities, which are conducted on behalf of the European Union, the U.S. Department of State, UN agencies, USAID, international NGOs and foundations, academic institutions, and a variety of other clients. She uses sociology and behavioral economics to inform and evaluate policies and programs that protect vulnerable groups, address trans-national crime, and counter violent extremism and disinformation.

Nama holds an M.A. in International Relations from the Sorbonne University in Paris, an M.A. in Sociology from the University of Caen in Normandy, and a B.A. in Social Science from the University of Strasbourg. She is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Political Science at the Sorbonne and a junior fellow in the European Research Council’s Social Dynamics of Civil Wars research program.

George is a media and business innovation specialist with a decade of experience working in emerging markets throughout the Middle East and North Africa. George’s private sector background has focused on developing ground-breaking media products tailored toward youth.

While working for Viacom’s broadcasting arm, OSN Network (previously Showtime Networks), George helped develop the pan-Arab Axis of Evil Comedy Tour and an interactive English Premier League program that allowed Middle Eastern audiences to interact with commentators, celebrity guests, and former Premier League football players via SMS and television chat.

George has also taught marketing and entrepreneurship at EMDI, in Dubai, and lectured at the Lebanese American University in Beirut. He currently lectures at Madrid’s IE Business School.

George holds an M.B.A. from the IE Business School and a B.A. in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from Northeastern University.

Haroon oversees Sayara’s team of analysts and manages data collection operations in Afghanistan. With over a decade of experience coordinating MEL and mixed-method research to inform public health, rule of law, education, and community development programs, Haroon specializes in designing methodologies tailored to complex environments. He has managed and co-designed a wide variety of large-scale evaluation surveys for donors such as USAID, DFID, and the EU.

Haroon holds an M.D. from the University of Nangarhar, with a focus in epidemiology and biostatistics and an MSc. in Demography and Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

Haroon is fluent in English, Dari, and Pashto, and proficient in Urdu and Arabic.

As a Research Analyst, Katie supports Sayara’s program portfolio and business development efforts. Prior to joining Sayara, Katie worked as a political analyst at a political action committee, where she supported communications and worked with over 65 congressional campaigns to implement a program of collaborative politics and digital engagement.

Katie holds an M.Sc. in Global Health and Public Policy from the University of Edinburgh. Her research and studies focused on the intersection of socio-economic conditions, health inequalities, and human rights and the changing role of civil society in governing global health policy.

Katie also holds a B.A. in Journalism from New York University. She speaks intermediate Italian.

Alexa oversees Sayara’s research, MEL, CVE, and behavioral communications programs in Afghanistan and Pakistan. She has particular experience managing social-cohesion initiatives that seek to counter violent extremism and enhance sub-national governance through capacity-building efforts and support to civil society. Alexa previously worked for the University of Chicago Crime Lab, where she conducted research and evaluated programming on education inequality and gang violence. Later, she worked for Women Without Borders, in Vienna, Austria, focusing on the Mothers Schools Initiative, a family-centered counter-radicalization platform that spans Europe, Africa, and Asia. Her work for Women Without Borders focused on coalition-building among families, educators, law enforcement, and government officials to support at-risk youth.

Alexa holds a BA in Public Policy from the University of Chicago and is currently pursuing her MSc in International Strategy and Diplomacy at the London School of Economics. She speaks English and is proficient in French.

Abdiaziz Ismail is Sayara’s Country Advisor for Somalia. Abdiaziz is an expert in countering human trafficking, migration, and governance. Prior roles include working in Somaliland’s Ministry of Interior as a capacity development officer for local governance, where he was instrumental in forming and institutionalizing Somaliland’s new Counter Human Trafficking Agency.

Abdiaziz led the Somaliland component of Sayara’s EU-funded Better Migration Management project to map migration service providers across five countries in the Horn of Africa. In addition, he also has extensive experience as a consultant for international organizations including the United Nations and Expertise France, among others.

Abdiaziz holds a Master’s degree in Project Management and Planning from Amoud University in Somalia, and a Bachelor’s degree from Alneelain University in Khartoum, Sudan. Languages spoken include English, Somali, and Arabic.

Sahar Mohammad is a Senior Program Manager at Sayara, based in Kabul, Afghanistan. Sahar has over 18 years of professional experience in designing and managing strategic communications, local governance, and community development programs in Afghanistan.

Prior to joining Sayara, Sahar worked for USAID Afghanistan as a Project Management Specialist for five years, overseeing several major stabilization, local governance, and community development programs.

Sahar also worked with the U.S. Military Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) and Civil Affairs Teams in Afghanistan’s Khost province for six years in various capacities, providing cultural and programmatic advice and proficient linguistic support. In this role, Sahar helped to bridge the gap between the Afghan government and local communities, while providing the PRT with better understanding of programmatic context and culturally appropriate ways of conducting business.

Sahar holds a B.B.A from Mashal University in Kabul, Afghanistan. He is fluent in English, Pashto, and Dari.

A social researcher and evaluation expert, Rohina is an M&E Manager based in Sayara’s Kabul office. She has over ten years’ experience coordinating projects in Afghanistan on topics such as education, gender-based violence, women’s economic and political empowerment, and conflict and security.

Rohina’s work involves development of project plans, coordination of fieldwork, management and recruitment of field staff from across the country, and liaison with national and international clients.

Notably, Rohina has managed educational projects like those from Aga Khan Foundation (STAGES) and BRAC, as well as gender projects implemented by NGOs like Women for Women. She has also provided training for Girls’ Education Challenge programs in Somaliland.

Prior to joining Sayara, Rohina worked as an M&E Specialist, and research coordinator/consultant with various organizations, including Checchi and Company Consulting, Inc., Eureka Research and Evaluation, and QARA Consulting. She has also spent time as an independent national research consultant and translator.

Rohina holds a B.A. in Social Science from Kabul University, Afghanistan. She speaks English, Urdu, Pashto, Turkmani, and Dari (native).

Rahmatullah manages and supervises the program management team in Sayara’s Washington, D.C. headquarters. He has over a decade of experience in stabilization, community engagement, and civilian-military initiatives. His recent projects have focused on Islamic militancy and radical movements in Central Asia and P/CVE programming in the MENA region.

Rahmatullah has managed and supervised over $50 million in development and stabilization projects for USAID in Afghanistan. As USAID-Afghanistan Deputy Field Program Officer for Khost Province, he oversaw the implementation of a variety of development and stabilization programs, including the Local Governance and Community Development Program and the Afghanistan Civilian Assistance Program.

Rahmatullah holds a B.A. in Journalism from the Afghan University in Kabul. He speaks English, Dari, Pashto, and Arabic.

Naqeeb oversees Sayara’s financial systems and manages sub-contracts. He has more than 12 years of experience in public financial management, accounting, and industrial finance.

In Afghanistan, Naqeeb served as a financial advisor for the Ministry of Finance, training staff to implement the Afghanistan Financial Management Information System (AFMIS). He later worked as a financial analyst for USAID, leading the agency’s Financial Analysis and Risk Management Team.

Naqeeb holds a B.A. in finance from Kardan University. He is fluent in English, Dari, Pashto, Hindi, and Urdu.

Sarah is particularly interested in ethnic and civil conflict and human security issues. She works on both communications and research projects in Afghanistan, the Horn of Africa, and Central America, focusing on P/CVE, governance, migration, gender equality, and education.

Previously, Sarah worked as a Program Associate for the United Nations of Minnesota Global Classrooms program. From 2013 to 2015, she was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Colombia, teaching English for Livelihoods in Cartagena.

Sarah holds an M.A. from Georgetown University’s Security Studies Program, with a concentration in Terrorism and Sub-State Violence, and a B.A. in International Relations, with a Certificate in Conflict Studies, from Hamline University in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

She speaks English, intermediate Spanish, and basic Dari.

Laura oversees Sayara’s operations in East Africa. A U.S.-trained attorney, Laura has over a decade of experience designing and managing programs to enhance human rights, good governance, and social inclusion in Africa.

Prior to joining Sayara, Laura worked for several years as an independent consultant for a broad range of clients, including African governments, local and international non-governmental organizations, and large donor organizations such as USAID, the UN, and EU consortiums. Laura is passionate about research and practical interventions that enhance the social inclusion of marginalized communities such as migrants, ethnic minorities, survivors of trauma, and other vulnerable groups.

Laura received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Minnesota Law School, and holds an M.A. in Public Health from Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, and a B.A. from the University of Virginia. She speaks English and French.

Manuela oversees Sayara’s social and behavior change initiatives and business development efforts in Latin America. She designs educational communication campaigns and produces media content focused on migration, human rights, transitional justice, and the historical memory of the armed conflict in Colombia.

Previously, Manuela designed communication strategies for organizations such as World Vision International, IOM, Medellín’s Mayor, University of Antioquia, and Bolivarian Pontifical University. She was also a fellow for Havas PR, in New York. Manuela has over nine years’ experience working with grassroots organizations, NGOs, museums, local governments, and academia.

Manuela holds a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Antioquia, Colombia. She speaks fluent Spanish, Portugese, and English.

Bakry Osman is the director of Sayara’s Sudan country office. Prior to joining Sayara International, Bakry co- founded and led Apex Consulting, a leading Sudanese consulting company providing services to many of the largest donor organizations in Sudan. Bakry has strong expertise in youth engagement, civil society, peace and conflict management, Political Analysis, entrepreneurship, and economic growth.

Bakry previously worked for an international development agency in Khartoum and has carried out independent consultancies for international organizations including the German and the French governments.

Bakry holds a degree in Business Administration from the Canadian Sudanese College in Khartoum. He is fluent in English and Arabic.

Ziyanah supports Sayara’s program portfolio and business development efforts. She previously interned with the Aga Khan Development Network, supporting the Central Scholarship Unit.

As an undergraduate, Ziyanah interned at the Middle East Institute, as well as with the University of Virginia’s Initiative on Religion, Politics, and Conflict.

Ziyanah holds a B.A. in History and Women, Gender, and Sexuality, with a minor in Middle Eastern Studies, from the University of Virginia. She speaks intermediate Arabic.

Gianluca is a Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning expert with a focus on gender in Latin America and the Caribbean. Formerly, he was a planning, monitoring, and data specialist for UN Women Colombia throughout 2014 to 2017.

Gianluca worked as a program officer for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Fund (SDG-F) and as a monitoring and evaluation specialist in the United Nations MDG Achievement Fund in New York (2012-2013). Gianluca joined the Fund after serving the UN Resident Coordinator Office, UNDP and UNICEF in Trinidad & Tobago (2011-2012) and the UNDP Strategy Unit in Honduras (2009-2010).

During 2006 – 2008, Gianluca worked in Colombia as a program manager for poverty reduction initiatives focusing on displaced populations, victims of the conflict, and reintegrated ex-combatants. His experience included working for the first National Human Development Atlas of Trinidad and Tobago and serving as lead author of the National MDG Report in Honduras 2010.

Gianluca holds a Masters degree in program evaluation and international development from the Institut d’Etude du Développement Economique et Social in Sorbonne University, Paris.

Gisela Zapata, Ph.D, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Demography and researcher at the Centre for Regional Development and Planning (CEDEPLAR) of the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil. She previously worked as a researcher and Teaching Fellow at the Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) at Newcastle University (UK).

Gisela has extensive teaching, research and consulting experience in Latin America, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. Her research focuses on socio-economic and population themes, especially international migration and displacement, and the migration-development nexus. Her work has been published in prestigious scientific journals.

Gisela holds a Ph.D in Human Geography from Newcastle University (UK) and a Masters’ Degree in Economics from North Carolina State University (USA). Gisela is a native Spanish speaker, and is fluent in English and Portugese.

Salomon is a civil society leader, skilled trainer, an expert on youth and migration issues, as well as an experienced consultant.

He has worked as an advisor for the United Nations, International Labour Organization, FHI 360 and Expertise France among others. He previously led Sayara’s Ethiopia team for an EU-funded mapping of services for migrants, refugees and trafficked persons in the Horn of Africa.

Solomon holds a Master’s degree in Management and Social Development, a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, as well as a Certificate in Program Evaluation from the University of Pretoria.

Solomon has been recognized with awards for his work in Ethiopia from the Institute for International Education and Harvard School of Public Health.

Yvonne Maingey, Ph.D, holds a doctorate from the University of Nairobi, Institute for Climate Change and Adaptation. Her research interests focus on the nexus between development and climate change adaptation, with a specific interest in multiple stakeholder engagement as a tool for mainstreaming climate change adaptation into national infrastructural development. 

With a decade of experience as a consultant in the sustainable development and environment sector, Yvonne is the founder and CEO of CaelKlima – a climate change advisory and product development startup.  She started CaelKlima to play a significant role in informing and ensuring that adaptation to climate change is integrated into decision-making processes. The organization is dedicated to building capacity of the private sector, as well as local and national state agents, to mainstream climate change.

Yvonne also holds a Master’s degree in environmental education from New York University and an LLB Law degree from the London School of Economics.

Scott is a governance, stabilization, and communications specialist with a decade of experience in countering violent extremism and disinformation. Having worked for more than fifteen years in conflict-affected environments, in both the public and private sectors, Scott has unique insight into how mainstream media and digital platforms – as well as non-traditional means of communication – relate to development and stabilization activities.

After starting his career as a White House aide, Scott spent several years as a senior communications advisor to two American ambassadors in Afghanistan, where he assisted with the coordination of communication and public diplomacy strategies for the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.

Scott went on to work for USAID’s Office of Transitional Initiatives in Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Pakistan, specializing in the development of district-level governance and CVE strategies. Before joining Sayara, Scott also served as a communications advisor to Zain Telecommunications, in Iraq.

Scott holds an M.Sc. in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles.

William is a Colombian economist with over 35 years of experience as a researcher in socio-economic, population, and migration issues. He brings an unrivaled track record in data collection, handling, and analysis of large sets of socio-demographic information, both quantitative and qualitative, for studying Latin American migration.

William has dedicated almost 20 years to working on migration issues in the fields of research, training, analysis, and public policy formulation. He is a leading expert on Venezuelan migration and a key advisor for organizations such as the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Regional Office for the European Economic Area, EU and NATO (Regional Office of South America, Missions of Colombia, Ecuador, Spain, Peru, and El Salvador), and the International Labor Organization (ILO) in Lima, Geneva, and Brasilia.

William also has significant experience in formulating, managing, and executing projects for international cooperation agencies, Colombian government institutions, academia, and the non-governmental sector in Latin America and Colombia.

Williams holds a Master’s in International Migration from the Technological University of Pereira, Colombia, and a B.A. in Economics from Universidad Libre Seccional Pereira. Frequently published and invited to speak at international events, William has also participated as an invited professor at institutions in Colombia, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Peru, Panama, and Spain.

Javier Morla is a monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning specialist based in Mexico City with experience in 15 countries around Sub-Saharan Africa, Central and South America, and South East Asia. In his previous role, Javier led research and monitoring evaluation activities on a labor and education project in Mexico among migrant communities.

Before moving to Mexico from Washington, D.C., Javier provided technical and management support for research, monitoring, and evaluation components of global health, food security, and emergency projects at the Research Triangle Institute and the Food and Nutrition Technical Assistance (FANTA) Project. Javier has consulted with Population Services International, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundations, the World Bank, and various civil society organizations to lead teams in developing and implementing research solutions and comprehensive monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems.

Javier holds a Master’s degree in development management with a focus on program evaluation from American University, Washington, D.C., as well as a B.Sc. in International Affairs and Economics from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts.

Fredrick is a mixed-methods researcher and a monitoring & evaluation specialist based in Nairobi. He has significant experience in designing and conducting research, designing MERL frameworks, leading third-party monitoring assignments in fragile states, and evaluating projects across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Fredrick has worked for several years as an independent consultant for international development organizations (such as Hivos, Save the Children, Oxfam, Women for Women, Hand in Hand International, UK FCO/FCDO, and the Society for International Development), government agencies (including the City Council of Nairobi, Agricultural Finance Corporation, and Kenya Trade and Remedies Agency), and private sector institutions (such as the Export Trading Group and Kenya Forex Bureau Association). He is passionate about development finance and interventions that improve the livelihoods of the most vulnerable members of the society.

Fredrick holds a Master’s degree in Development Studies from the University of Nairobi’s Institute for Development Studies, and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Nairobi’s School of Business. He speaks English and Kiswahili.

Zena is the Program Manager in Sayara International’s Sudan office. Zena has more than 5 years of experience in international development, specifically designing, implementing, and providing oversight for programs and projects in post-conflict or fragile settings. Her work has included focusing on the humanitarian response in formal and informal settlements in Lebanon, responses to the migrant crisis in Khartoum, and evaluating education programs in Afghanistan.

In her time at Sayara, Zena has worked on projects such as an evaluation program for UNICEF, a socio-economic assessment for UNDP, a livelihood and education program for USAID, a Countering Violent Extremism program for the U.S. Department of State in the MENA region including Lebanon and Syria, and a migration program for IOM in Sudan. Zena has managed and implemented initiatives to improve governance, social cohesion, and social behavior change in Lebanon for ‘at risk’ and vulnerable communities.

Before joining Sayara, Zena worked for USAID, the U.S. Department of State, various UN agencies and international NGOs on a range of projects in the MENA region. Her experience covers private sector, social, economic, and development fields including conflict/stabilization, disinformation, migration, health, youth, education, and P/CVE pillars.

Zena holds a B.A. in Communication Arts with a minor in Economics from the Lebanese American University (LAU) and an M.B.A. from the University of Florida (UF). She is bilingual in Arabic and English with basic French.

Naseer has been with Sayara since 2009, when he joined the Kabul office as an IT Assistant. Naseer now leads the IT and cyber security functions for the organization, ensuring the protection of information systems as well as providing technical support and computer-related training to the team globally. He manages the website infrastructure and coordinates IT needs for new projects.

Previously, Naseer was a Program Manager at Sayara and handled a one-year social media campaign in Afghanistan which was focused on migration issues and funded by the European Union. He has also managed two components of a program to counter violent extremism in Kabul.

Naseer holds a B.A. in Computer Science from Kabul University, Afghanistan, as well as various Microsoft certificates.

Background: Sayara International is a global development company that specializes in rigorous research and innovative programming in conflict-affected and transitioning societies. Founded in 2003 and operating in 30 countries worldwide, Sayara is a leading organization providing services in monitoring and evaluation, socio-political analysis, strategic communications, governance, countering violent extremism, disinformation, migration, and youth and education. Our strength comes from our adherence to our core values, our unparalleled expertise in research methodologies, and the context-specific experience of our team members. We constantly innovate to create research designs that are customized to answer our clients’ questions.

Sayara’s Eastern Europe regional team operates from Ukraine, Poland, Georgia, and the Baltic countries, conducting projects in the Baltics and Eastern Partnership countries. We deliver services to clients around the world, including the United Nations (UNDP, UNOPS, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNICEF, UN Women), the European Union, governments (U.S., UK, France), universities, international NGOs, and other major donors. Headquartered in Washington, D.C. with local offices in Afghanistan, Colombia, Kenya, Lebanon, Sudan, Ukraine (and support offices in France, Poland, and the UK), Sayara is responsive to client needs in complex environments through local expert knowledge and an ethical, evidence-based approach.

Position Description: The Eastern Europe Research Manager will be actively engaged in all aspects of Sayara’s project delivery in the Eastern Europe region, and must be capable of leading research and analysis teams, while also contributing directly to analysis. The selected candidate must demonstrate high aptitude for successfully completing all stages in the research process. They should have a proven track record of taking ownership of all aspects of research project management, writing proposals, developing research questions, designing questionnaires, research instruments and population samples, managing fieldwork, analyzing quantitative and qualitative datasets, writing reports in English on research findings, and presenting the results directly to clients. The Eastern Europe Research Manager will report to the Director of Global Innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the technical processes and quality of analytical teams
• Lead, plan, and coordinate assigned projects in a timely manner
• Conduct literature reviews, and draft concept notes and inception reports
• Analyze data including statistical analysis and qualitative analysis
• Quality control of research and analytical outputs
• Write analytical reports
• Support proposal development
• Prepare research instruments: Key Informant Interviews, Focus Group Discussions Guide, Survey Questionnaire, M&E Frameworks
• Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
• Support Sayara’s global portfolio as required
• Manage and respond to project-related emails
• Coordinate work with the field team
• Attend project meetings
• Attend area seminars and other meetings as necessary
• Prepare progress reports for the clients
• Prepare other articles, reports, and presentations

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum master’s degree (B.A. with significant relevant prior experience may be considered) in social science, political science, international affairs, development, or another relevant field
• Minimum 2 years of managerial experience in research and/or analysis
• Minimum 1 year of experience in international development / humanitarian / security sectors
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills, and experience of designing and managing mixed-methods research in support of practical outcomes in a volatile environment
• Strong quantitative data analysis using SPSS or similar statistical software, including multivariate analysis
• Strong qualitative analysis including use of qualitative analysis software
• Experience writing user-friendly, evidence-based reports for use in development programs
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation (humanitarian work and/or development programs)
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision and to consistently meet deadlines
• Ability to work long hours when needed and to take on tasks that may be outside of the express terms of reference
• Strong commitment to high quality work and integrity in all interactions
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage appropriately with various audiences
• Excellent English-language writing skills (a writing exercise will be part of the interview)
• Fluency in a relevant local language (Russian, Ukrainian, Latvian, Georgian, etc.)

Location & Travel: Sayara seeks a candidate currently based in eastern Europe. The candidate should have legal authorization to work in the country where they propose to be located. Travel throughout the region may be required (depending on COVID-19 safety measures).

Duration: The Research Manager will be offered a one (1) year Employment Contract, with a four (4) month probation period and the option for renewal, based on the discretion of, and mutual agreement between, Sayara and the Research Manager.

Application Process: Please submit your detailed CV with up-to-date contact information, as well as a list of any professional publications via email to jp@SayaraInternational.com. Please use “EE Research Manager” as the subject line of your email. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Do not submit a writing sample – writing samples will be requested of finalists only. We look forward to hearing from you.

Background: Sayara International is a global development company that specializes in rigorous research and innovative programming in conflict-affected and transitioning societies. Founded in 2003 and operating in 30 countries worldwide, Sayara is a leading organization providing services in monitoring and evaluation, socio-political analysis, strategic communications, governance, countering violent extremism, disinformation, migration, and youth and education. Our strength comes from our adherence to our core values, our unparalleled expertise in research methodologies, and the context-specific experience of our team members. We constantly innovate to create research designs that are customized to answer our clients’ questions.

Sayara’s Eastern Europe regional team operates from Ukraine, Poland, Georgia, and the Baltic countries, conducting projects in the Baltics and Eastern Partnership countries. We deliver services to clients around the world, including the United Nations (UNDP, UNOPS, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNICEF, UN Women), the European Union, governments (U.S., UK, France), universities, international NGOs, and other major donors. Headquartered in Washington, D.C. with local offices in Afghanistan, Colombia, Kenya, Lebanon, Sudan, Ukraine (and support offices in France, Poland, and the UK), Sayara is responsive to client needs in complex environments through local expert knowledge and an ethical, evidence-based approach.

Position Description: The Country Coordinator – Georgia will lead all aspects of Sayara’s project delivery in Georgia and must be capable of conducting empirical analysis independently, and in collaboration with the broader Eastern Europe team. The selected candidate must demonstrate high aptitude for successfully completing robust mixed-methods analysis. They should have a proven track record of high quality quantitative and qualitative data analysis, quality control, writing reports in English on research findings, and presenting results directly to clients. The Country Coordinator will also be responsible for all administrative functions within Georgia such as communications with partners and sub-contractors. Sayara’s Country Coordinator – Georgia will report to the Eastern Europe Regional Director.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct literature reviews, and draft concept notes and inception reports
• Analyze data including statistical analysis and qualitative analysis
• Conduct media monitoring using assigned software tools
• Write comprehensive analytical reports in English
• Support proposal development
• Prepare research instruments: Key Informant Interviews, Focus Group Discussions Guide, Survey Questionnaire, M&E Frameworks
• Coordinate all country-level program operations
• Coordinate program activities and tasks with local stakeholders
• Monitor and supervise local sub-contractors and other partners
• Support the Regional Manager with project reports, independently draft report sections, and coordinate inputs with local researchers
• Support Sayara’s Business Development team in developing background information for proposals
• Conducting local recruitment of staff to work on Sayara’s projects in the respective countries
• Support research activities
• Attend project meetings
• Prepare progress reports for clients
• Prepare other articles, reports, and presentations
• Other tasks as assigned

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum master’s degree (B.A. with significant relevant prior experience may be considered) in social science, political science, international affairs, development, or another relevant field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in research and/or analysis
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, and experience of designing and managing mixed-methods research in support of practical outcomes in a volatile environment
• Strong quantitative data analysis using SPSS or similar statistical software, including multivariate analysis
• Strong qualitative analysis including use of qualitative analysis software
• Experience with media monitoring tools
• Experience writing user-friendly, evidence-based reports for use in development programs
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation (humanitarian work and/or development programs)
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision and to consistently meet deadlines
• Ability to work long hours when needed and to take on tasks that may be outside of the express terms of reference
• Strong commitment to high quality work and integrity in all interactions
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage appropriately with various audiences
• Excellent English-language writing skills (a writing exercise will be part of the interview)
• Fluency in Georgian and Russian

Location & Travel: Sayara seeks a candidate currently based in eastern Europe. The candidate should have legal authorization to work in the country where they propose to be located. Travel throughout the region may be required (depending on COVID-19 safety measures).

Duration: The Country Coordinator – Georgia will be offered a one (1) year Employment Contract, with a four (4) month probation period and the option for renewal, based on the discretion of, and mutual agreement between, Sayara and the Country Coordinator – Georgia.

Application Process: Please submit your detailed CV with up-to-date contact information, as well as a list of any professional publications via email to Wojciech@SayaraInternational.com. Please use “Country Coordinator – Georgia” as the subject line of your email. Applications must be received by 8 January 2021. Do not submit a writing sample – writing samples will be requested of finalists only. We look forward to hearing from you.

A Program and Financial Management expert with over 15 years’ experience, Mansoor has managed the implementation of more than 30 multi-million-dollar Strategic Communication programs.

Mansoor’s role is to oversee all programs and support activities in the Middle East and South Asia (MESA) region, as well as designing, updating, and evaluating the strategy for this region and each country Sayara works in. He supports and oversees monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on the implementation of planned activities and manages the overall programs and support functions.

Mansoor specializes in compliance and oversight, ensuring that all program activities and support functions comply with applicable national and international laws and regulations.

Prior to joining Sayara, Mansoor worked with the Financial Management Office of the U.S. Embassy Kabul, where he supported U.S. Embassy, USAID, U.S. Army, and Provincial Reconstruction Team missions across Afghanistan. He also worked as a Finance Officer at the Aina Media and Culture Center where he supported U.S. Army Strategic Communication and Journalism training projects.

Mansoor holds an M.B.A degree in Project Management and Leadership from Kardan University (Faculty of Economics) in Afghanistan and a B.B.A degree in Business and Financial Management from Maryam University, Afghanistan.

Sara is a Program Assistant based in Sayara’s Sudan office. Coordinating data collection and handling monitoring and quality control of researchers throughout Sudan’s 19 states, Sara supports the team’s activities across a variety of programs focusing on migration, strategic communications, transitional justice, and more.

Prior to joining Sayara, Sara worked with Apex Consultancy as a Programs Officer, liaising with partners, handling project logistics, and preparing desk reviews and qualitative research tools used in programs conducted for clients such as Save the Children, AICS, and IOM.

Sara has also worked as an Outreach Officer at Sahla Services in Sudan, promoting the company through handling community marketing, relationship management, and customer engagement, among other responsibilities. Sara also interned with Schlumberger Sudan as a Health, Safety, and Environment officer, promoting environmental sustainability measures, and implementing project activities.

Sara holds an M.Sc. in Gender Development and Peace Studies from Ahfad University in Sudan. She also holds a B.A. with Honors in Environmental Science, with a major in Environmental Technology from Omdurman Ahlia University.

Sara speaks Arabic and English.

As a Program Associate in Sayara’s Sudan office, Fatin works with the Program Manager in the development and implementation of various program activities. Fatin is experienced in data collection using a variety of methodologies within various cultural contexts.

Prior to joining Sayara, Fatin completed a Master’s degree in Anthropology, for which she successfully conducted research focusing on Sudanese migrants’ articulations of identity and belonging in the UK diaspora.

Fatin has also worked in various non-governmental organizations, community organizations, and research institutes – including the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), Human Rights First, and the National Lawyers Guild — in the fields of human rights, migration, law, mental health, and youth engagement.

Fatin holds an M.A. in Anthropology from SOAS, University of London, specializing in Migration and Diaspora Studies, as well as an B.A. in Political Science and International Studies from Boston College in Massachusetts, USA. She has also researched and volunteered at Ahfad University in Omdurman, Sudan.

Fatin is bilingual in English and Arabic with basic Spanish.

Shams is a Program Assistant based in Sayara International’s Khartoum office. She provides support to the program technical team, assisting with the development of materials and handling data management among other responsibilities. While at Sayara, Shams has contributed to projects for international donors focusing on strategic communications, transitional justice, disinformation, migration, and other key areas of research in Sudan.

With a keen interest in human rights, Shams has experience in research, communications, project management, and teamwork within international development and research contexts.

Prior to joining Sayara, Shams served as a Communication and Outreach Officer with the Sudan Research and Consultancy Group.

Shams holds a B.A. in International Relations and Diplomatic Studies from the National University in Sudan. She speaks both Arabic and English.

Nathalie is a Project Manager at Sayara International. She is currently responsible for managing a project which addresses the issue of COVID-19 disinformation in 7 countries of the Sahel region of Africa (Senegal, Mali, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Niger, Cameroon, and Chad) and in Sudan.

Based between Paris and Khartoum, Nathalie has also lived and worked in Zimbabwe, Mexico, and Bahrain. Prior to joining Sayara, Nathalie worked for the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a role managing projects promoting academic, cultural, and scientific cooperation between France and Bahrain. She has also spent two years as a research fellow at CEDEJ (The Centre for Social, Legal, and Economic Studies and Documentation) in Khartoum, Sudan.

Nathalie holds an M.A. and a B.A. in Social and Political Sciences from Sciences Po Paris (The Paris National Institute of Political Studies). She is also working towards a PhD in international relations, focusing on separatist conflicts and state-building in Africa. Her findings are based on extensive field trips in Sudan, South Sudan, and the United States.

Nathalie is fluent in French, English, and Spanish, and is also familiar with Sudanese Arabic.

Rohullah Faqirzada is a graphic designer at Sayara International based in Kabul, Afghanistan. Working within Sayara’s Communications and Content team, Rohullah brings more than 10 years of professional experience to supporting the company’s projects and business development efforts.

Since joining Sayara in 2012, Rohullah has designed a variety of creative communications products which are client-facing, brand-focused, or designed to interact with program beneficiaries and communities. These include reports, maps, posters, billboards, brochures, banners, comic books, social media infographics, and more. Rohullah is also a skilled photographer and digital animator.

Rohullah’s designs have featured as key elements of Countering Violent Extremism, strategic communications, and counter narcotics programs in Afghanistan, as well as in projects for Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), USAID, IOM, MORE, The Asia Foundation, and ISAF, among others.

Prior to joining Sayara, Rohullah handled graphic design for Mediacom Afghanistan Grey Worldwide in Kabul and worked as an art trainer for the SOLH Constellation Group, training more than 100 students in calligraphy, painting, and other artistic skills.

Rohullah speaks Dari, Pashto, and English.

Hind Saad is a highly skilled Program Associate based in Sayara International’s Khartoum office, supporting Sayara’s program portfolio and business development efforts. With over 5 years’ experience in Sudan, Egypt, and the United Kingdom, Hind is committed to ongoing development and research to maximize efficiency and business results.

Previously, Hind worked with Apex Consulting as a Programs Officer, conducting literature review and qualitative research for projects to ensure data quality and ethical standards were upheld. In this role, Hind traveled to the field to conduct focus group discussions with women’s groups focused on gender equality and livelihoods and conducted key informant interviews with local children’s service provider organizations. Hind drafted qualitative interview notes, worked in a team to conduct an analysis of qualitative data, assisted with the development of project materials, and handled data management for projects.

Prior to joining Apex Consulting, Hind was the head of the Environmental section at Ghrabib Consultancy, where her team undertook a national project for the Sudanese Ministry of Petroleum and Gas entitled “Assessment of Potential Non-Edible Bio-Fuel Resources in Sudan for Bio-Fuel Production Project.” Hind also contributed to the bioremediation and biodegradation project for produced water treatment in petroleum sites at the Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Company.

Hind holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology from Misr University for Science and Technology in Egypt.

Diana is a graphic designer at Sayara International based in Colombia. Working within Sayara’s Communications and Content team, Diana supports the company’s projects and business development efforts by overseeing and developing creative communication products displaying complex data and subject matters. These include full communication campaigns, visual concepts and identity, data visualization, reports and proposals, and brand communications.

Prior to joining Sayara, Diana led creative design at the Communications Research and Extension Center (CIEC) at the University of Antioquia, Colombia. There, Diana designed international and external communication campaigns aimed at promoting human rights, civil society mobilization, governance, peace, and public health. The role entailed conceptualizing graphic pieces, developing online platforms, editorial and multimedia graphic design, and design of printed materials such as marketing stationery and booklets.

Other roles have included graphic design and advertising communication at the Poncherazo Amagá Cultural Corporation and Lasallian University Corporation in Colombia. Diana also worked as a freelance advertising graphic communicator, and production and media coordinator with the INVITRO Advertising Agency at the University of Medellín.

Diana holds a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and Communications from the University of Medellín, Colombia.

Lee is responsible for overseeing Sayara’s portfolio of MEL (monitoring, research, and learning) projects. She has a particular focus on participatory research and evaluations, and on developing and testing innovative methodologies to ensure all research projects take a multi-voiced approach.

Lee’s experience includes leading research, monitoring, and evaluation projects for a wide variety of partners, including UN agencies, governments, international foundations, and NGOs.

Lee holds an M.A. in International Development from the University of Melbourne. She speaks fluent English, French, and Russian, and is proficient in Pashto, Dari, and Arabic.

As Director of Global Innovation, JP Gravelines leads the development and implementation of novel methodological techniques that strive to incorporate the attitudes and perceptions of people on the ground into the heart of everything Sayara does, by marrying cutting-edge technology with rigorous analytical methods.

JP has over a decade of experience in various capacities in the greater strategic communications community including counter-disinformation, government communications, independent media support, preventing and countering violent extremism, counter-insurgency, and stabilization. JP’s technical skills intersect these themes through M&E, primary research, audience analysis, and assessment.

JP has worked with the NATO International Security Assistance Force, the United Nations Office Counter Terrorism, and the Canadian Army’s Psychological Operations element. JP has supported programming led by the UK FCDO, U.S. Department of State, USAID, and thought leadership agencies such as RUSI and the NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence.

JP holds an M.A. in Political Science, an M.B.A. in Finance, and a B.Sc. in Mathematics. He is based in Kyiv and speaks basic Russian.