JOB TITLE: Senior Regional Cybersecurity Advisor
PROJECT: Critical Infrastructure, Digitization, and Resilience (CIDR)
REPORTS TO: Program Director
LOCATION: Eastern Europe
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Immediate – end of program (currently September 30, 2026)
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Background
The Critical Infrastructure Digitalization and Resilience (CIDR) program supports the Governments of E&E countries (including the Western Balkans, Black Sea region and Caucasus region) in assisting critical infrastructure entities to: incorporate cybersecurity best practices into organizational operations, planning, and procurement; prioritize cybersecurity investment needs; select appropriate mandatory or voluntary standards and corresponding security controls; and establish the basis for region-wide cybersecurity information sharing. Through a regional approach targeting improved policies and legislation, information sharing, workforce development, and capacity-building, the program targets sectors such as energy, water, transport, healthcare, finance, and telecommunications.
Purpose
The Senior Regional Cybersecurity Advisor will provide strategic advisory to the project as it relates to program design, implementation, and relationship-building with stakeholders in Europe & Eurasia.
Tasks
- Work with the PD to establish relationships with key stakeholders including, but not limited to, government, private sector, academia, civil society, international donors, and other actors across cybersecurity organizations
- Work with partners to keep abreast of cybersecurity trends in Europe and Eurasia, as well as globally, including existing and emerging cybersecurity campaigns or tools being used to combat threats
- Work with program staff and regionally based partners to design and implement program activities
- Oversee the implementation of program activities, as agreed with the Project Director
- Manage and advise staff and consultants under his or her supervision
- Facilitate meetings with key critical infrastructure stakeholders
- Facilitate and lead technical activities together with partners or other staff, as needed, for instance stakeholder mapping, identification of entry points, facilitation of legislation drafting, support to establish cybersecurity emergency response teams (or equivalent), and/or coordinating key cybersecurity stakeholders nationally and/or regionally
- Contribute to the development and revision of program reports, workplans, monitoring and evaluation plans, and communications materials
- Represent CIDR and contribute to regional and international conferences related to cybersecurity and international development
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned as project needs evolve
Please note that this is a regional position for Eastern Europe. Candidates from Eastern Europe countries are strongly encouraged to apply.
Reporting:
The Senior Regional Cybersecurity Advisor will report to the Program Director.
Travel Requirements:
An estimated 30% of travel to countries in Europe and Eurasia (specifically Eastern Europe, Western Balkans, and the South Caucasus) is required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in information technology, engineering, cybersecurity, or social sciences with 10 years of experience.
- Five years or more of experience in implementing donor-funded programs in Europe and Eurasia.
- Experience with work plan development and implementing cybersecurity activities ensuring results are achieved or exceeded.
- Familiarity with key cybersecurity and critical information infrastructure protection notions and policies within the international development context.
- Experience working effectively with counterparts at various levels of government, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, and other key stakeholders.
- Networks and relationships with governmental and/or private sector entities in Europe and Eurasia.
- Experience operating programs in a dynamic working environment with multiple partners and teams.
- Excellent communications skills (written and spoken) in English and local languages including public speaking.
- Ability to present and write concisely and accurately when describing complex issues. Ability to work with people of various cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds.
- Proven experience managing a small team preferred.
- Cybersecurity related certifications or training preferred.
DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. DAI does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, veteran status, or other non-merit factor.
How to apply
To apply, please follow the below link.