• Job Description

  Req#: 1111
  Coaching / Leadership Development Expert
  
  Democracy International (DI) is seeking to hire a Coaching / Leadership Development Expert to support the development of country-specific coaching curricula and training materials across Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine under the GIZ-funded regional governance program of the Eastern Partnership (EaP). The expert will contribute methodological and pedagogical expertise to design coaching pathways, produce blended-learning training tools, and strengthen national coaching capacities within civil service institutions.
  This is a short-term consultancy position aligned with the project’s milestone schedule running from March 2026 - July 2027 . This position is contingent on award and funding.
  Essential Job Duties:
  • Contribute to the design of tailor-made national coaching curricula for Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine.
  • Support the development of learning outcomes, module structures, methodologies, and practice-based learning formats.
  • Provide inputs for developing training materials, manuals, exercises, case studies, and blended-learning components.
  • Contribute to training needs assessments related to coaching in public administration.
  • Provide methodological and pedagogical guidance for trainers, coaches, and national institutions involved in coaching delivery.
  • Support the development of supervision and quality assurance arrangements for coaching programmes.
  • Contribute to peer consultations, learning formats, and exchange activities at country and regional levels.
  • Provide written inputs to project deliverables including curriculum drafts, training materials, capacity development plans, and Final Report contributions.
  Deliverables:
  • Inputs for the Inception Report related to coaching needs, methodologies, and curriculum considerations.
  • Draft and final tailor-made coaching curricula for Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine.
  • Draft and final training materials, including manuals, exercises, case studies, and blended-learning components.
  • Inputs to country implementation support packages, specifically on curriculum structure, methodology, and learning formats.
  • Contributions to capacity development plans related to coaching and training delivery.
  • Inputs and facilitation contributions to regional exchange formats.
  • Inputs to the Final Report, including summaries of curriculum development and training outcomes.
  Qualifications:
  • A university degree (Master’s level).
  • At least 7 years of professional experience in coaching or leadership development, including curriculum development, supervision, and mentoring of coaches.
  • A recognized coaching accreditation (e.g., ICF, EMCC, EASC, or equivalent).
  • At least 5 years of experience in development cooperation (DC) projects.
  • At least 4 years of professional experience in the Eastern Partnership (EaP) region.
  • Language proficiency in English, C1 level.
  Application Process:
  Interested applicants MUST submit a CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified. DI will only contact candidates of interest.
  Democracy International maintains the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.
  About the Organization:
  DI provides technical assistance, analytical services and project implementation for democracy, human rights, governance and conflict mitigation programs worldwide. Since its founding in 2003, Democracy International has worked with civil society organizations, political parties, election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector institutions, and others in 80+ countries.
  DI welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for DI employees. DI makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, or reproductive health decision making. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at DI. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.
  
  

• About the company

  Democracy International works to promote free and legitimate elections through monitoring, election administration strengthening, and supporting democratic political parties.

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