This position is located in the USAID/Moldova Mission and reports to the U.S. Direct Hire, FS-01, Office Director. As a Democracy and Governance Project Management Specialist, the incumbent is a recognized U.S. Mission expert and FSN advisor to senior USAID Mission management on issues related to the political and electoral processes, independent media development, and civil society engagement. The position is designed for a highly qualified specialist who performs difficult and complex work, such as leading at the policy level for the U.S. Government program to Counter Russian Influence (CRIF), which constitutes approximately half of the entire USAID/Moldova budget. The Specialist is expected to operate with a high degree of independence, managing approximately $26 million as Agreement Officer’s Representative (AOR). The Specialist will also be responsible for coordinating the CRIF program with other US Government agencies, and for leading donor coordination efforts in CRIF programming. Key contacts among the Government of Moldova institutions include: Central Electoral Commission, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Justice, Audio Visual Council, and Parliamentary Commissions responsible for education, media, and human rights.