Q: Where are Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus located?

A: Ukraine, Belarus, and Moldova are geographically situated in the heart of Europe. See a detailed map of Eurasia (75KB) for exact location.

Q: What is USAID?

A: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the U.S. government agency which provides economic development and humanitarian assistance to advance U.S. economic and political interests overseas.

More in-depth information concerning USAID's overall approach to development is contained in our Strategies for Sustainable Development. If you'd like information concerning specific policies guiding USAID's activities overseas, see USAID's subject-specific policy papers.

Q: How long has USAID been working in this region?

A: USAID has been working in Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus since 1992, when these countries become free and independent countries after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in late 1991.

Q: Could you send me some general information on USAID activities in this region?

A: General information on the Missions activities in Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus, are available on our Programs page and in our document archive. For more specific information on any of our programs, please contact the Development Outreach and Communications Office.

Q: How can I receive funding from the USAID/Kyiv Mission?

A: The majority of USAID's work is done through organizations selected by a competitive procurement process in keeping with the U.S. Government's procurement policy. Activities for which implementers are sought are designed specifically to achieve U.S. assistance objectives laid out in the U.S. Assistance Strategies , available elsewhere on this web site. Procurement opportunities are listed on USAID's home site, and interested parties can sign up to be notified of new procurements via e-mail. Infrequently and under limited circumstances, unsolicited proposals are funded. Guidelines for unsolicited proposals are available through the Public Information office.

Q: How do I apply for a job with the USAID/Kyiv Mission?

A: Current vacancies can be found on our employment opportunities page and in local newspapers. If you have Ukrainian, Belarusian or Moldovan citizenship and you wish to apply for an announced Foreign Service National (FSN) job, please send your application to:

U.S. Agency for International Development
Executive Officer
19 Nizhniy Val St.
04071 Kyiv, Ukraine
Tel.: (380 44) 537-4600
Fax: (380 44) 537-4684

The Office of Human Resources Management (M/HR)
Recruitment Branch,
United States Agency for International Development
Second Floor, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W.
Ronald Reagan Building, Federal Triangle Area
Washington, D. C. 20523, USA.

Q: How can I do business with the USAID/Kyiv Mission?

A: USAID/Kyiv-funded activities are carried out through contracts and grants to U.S., Ukrainian, Belarusian, Moldovan and international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and contractors. For more information on available opportunities, please visit our Information for Implementers page.

Q: Who are USAID/Kyiv's current partners, grantees, and contractors?

A: A list of Web sites of our partners, grantees, and contractors can be found on our links page.

Q: Which U.S. Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs) do business with USAID?

A: USAID's Office of Private and Voluntary Cooperation in Washington, D.C. maintains a list of registered PVOs. You may search their database to find your specific organization.