Head of the technological direction, Technology Lead in Fond Shidna Evropa

The Eastern Europe Foundation announces a competition for the position of head of the technological direction for the implementation of the program implemented by the organization.

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine.

Application deadline: 15 December 2025.

Format of work:

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Search and selection of solutions (scouting):
  • monitoring and selection of promising EdTech and AI-solutions in the world;
  • analysis of their potential for Ukraine: compliance with challenges, context and scaling possibilities;
  • formation of short reviews and technical recommendations in an understandable format.
• Pilot launch:
  • preparation of the pilot concept (goal, design, success indicators);
  • launch coordination with partners, schools, communities, MES / Ministry of Digital;
  • pilot support from start to final evaluation;
  • gathering feedback from users: teachers, principals, students, parents.
• Evaluation of effectiveness and recommendations:
  • together with Research Lead - evaluation of pilot results (what worked, what did not);
  • preparation of recommendations for scaling or retesting;
  • formation of short executive summaries for government partners.
• Partnerships in the field of technology:
  • building communication with international EdTech companies, universities and AI laboratories;
  • search for partners who are ready to test or localize solutions for Ukraine;
  • coordinating the cooperation model, expectations and roles.
• Coordination and interaction with stakeholders:
  • constant interaction with the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Digital, schools, communities;
  • preparation updates on progress, risks, needs;
  • work in close coordination with other areas of the CoE.

Qualifications and experience:

• Higher education in the field of education sciences, social sciences, public policy, management, innovation, digital transformation or related areas.
• 3+ years of work in the field of EdTech, digital education, educational innovation, implementation of technology in education or related fields.
• Experience in launching or coordinating pilots / innovation projects: from choosing a solution to evaluating results.
• Experience working with schools, communities, educational institutions or ministries - preferably at the level of project interaction.
• Ability to interact with international EdTech companies, universities, AI laboratories or partners.
• Practical experience in evaluating technological products, their relevance to the local context and educational needs.
• Proficiency in English at a high level - for interaction withinternational partners.

The application for participation in the competition must contain:

• resume in Ukrainian (or English);
• motivational letter in Ukrainian (or English) stating expected salary level.

Application for the competition:

Offers, please send until 23:0015December 2025 to [email protected]

We reserve the right to contact only candidates who have aroused interest.