DVV International is the Institute for International Cooperation of the German Adult Education Association (Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V.  Set up in 1953, DVV (www.dvv-vhs.de) is the German professional association in the field of adult and lifelong learning that represents the interests of over 900 Volkshochschulen (Adult Education Centers) at the national, European, and international level.

DVV International works worldwide to promote and support adult learning as a key to poverty reduction. Building on DVVs knowledge and experience as a national association of adult learning providers, DVV International seeks to develop and share the best practices in the field of adult education (AE). DVV International is renowned for its professional expertise in AE, literacy, vocational education and training, education for vulnerable groups.

Requirements:

• Having Diploma or Master in Education, Public administration,  Social sciences
• Good command in written and spoken Ukrainian, Russian, English
• Experience in management (financial management, strategic planning, PR, HR management)
• At least 3 years of work experience in international projects management
• At least 5 years of work experience in education or adult education
• At least 5 years of work experience in NGOs
• High mobility for business trips

Responsibilities:

• Development and management and of DVV International country programme in Ukraine
• Partnership with local partners, supervision of their projects elaboration and implementation
• Maintenance of  contacts with stakeholders in adult and lifelong learning
• Organization of national and international events (seminars, trainings, conferences, study tours)
• Acquisition of funds, elaboration of international project proposals
• International project management
• Editing of publications in adult and lifelong learning

Deadline for submission of application (CV and motivation letter in English) to address [email protected]  is  January,  23 2015

Additional information on DVV International available at www.dvv-international.de and  www.dvv-international.org.ua