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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine with funding from the Government of Sweden, in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and CDTO Campus, is launching training for women managers involved in the digitalisation of public services.
The “UNDP: Programme for women involved in the digitalisation of public services” CDTO Campus programme combines the acquisition of practical knowledge with training in the leadership skills necessary for the effective digitalisation of the public sector.
The key objectives of this Programme are to:
- Enable participants to enhance their knowledge and skills in the development, implementation, and maintenance of digital public services through an in-depth study of domestic experience and best international practices;
- Improve understanding of the competencies and skills required by CDTOs (Chief Digital Transformation Officer) for the effective fulfillment of their duties;
- Strengthen participants’ leadership and other non-technical skills (soft skills);
- Increase the representation of women in the digital public sector and combat related gender stereotypes and biases.
Programme format and duration
The Leadership programme for women will last for 4 months – from May to September 2025. The training course includes 4 training modules, which will be held in the format of 16 weekly webinars and two offline training sessions in Kyiv at the beginning and end of the programme.
Webinars will be held once a week, with an estimated time from 16:00 to 17:30.
The training modules cover various areas, such as the implementation of digital technologies in the public sector, current trends in digitalisation, effective management, as well as the development of non-technical skills, including communication skills, negotiation skills, and the art of public speaking.
To receive a certificate of successful completion, participants must attend at least 70% of the training modules (11 webinars).
Who can apply for the programme (Selection criteria):
- Women with higher education in middle management positions within executive government bodies or subordinate institutions/enterprises with at least 2 years of professional experience;
- Proven participation in at least 2 projects/initiatives related to public digital transformation;
- Commitment to fully participate in the programme throughout the specified period;
- Fluent in Ukrainian; proficiency in English at a professional level, confirmed by a certificate or writing samples, will be considered an advantage.
Selection Process
The candidate selection process consists of three stages:
- Online Application: Along with the online form, applicants must submit a CV and a motivation letter explaining their interest in the programme and providing two professional references.
- Application Review: All applications will be reviewed by a selection committee comprising representatives from UNDP and CDTO Campus.
- Invitation: Selected applicants will receive an invitation email to confirm their participation in the programme.
20 participants will be selected based on the competition results.
Application Form and Deadline
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via the link by 28 April 2025 (inclusive). Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
Note: Due to the anticipated high number of applications, the organisers will not be able to provide immediate feedback upon receipt of applications. Candidates will be informed of the selection results no later than 9 May.
If you have additional questions about the programme, please send an email to Oksana Grechko, Policy Development Officer to the UNDP DIA Support project: oksana.grechko@undp.org
The programme is organised within the framework of the project “Digital, Inclusive, Accessible: support for the digitization of public services in Ukraine” (DIA Support project), which is implemented by UNDP in Ukraine with financial support from Sweden, in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and CDTO Campus.
