Асистент/ка з програмної діяльності
Seeking program assistant
NGO Labor initiatives promotes and protects workers’ rights, freedom of association, and human rights in Ukraine and the region. We are dedicated to developing Ukrainian civil society and building effective democratic mechanisms for social change. Labor Initiatives’ worker rights center and legal clinic offers comprehensive legal support in labor-related cases, advocates for decent work, engages broader civil society to advance economic fairness and equity. Labor Initiatives` pro bono legal work is motivated by the need for accessible legal services for workers whose rights may be violated by employers or who need support in their freedom of association and collective bargaining efforts.
We are seeking a highly organized and motivated program assistant to support our team at Labor Initiatives implementing international democracy and development projects.
This role will aid in the development, implementation, and reporting of program activities across several projects. The position will assist program officers and partner staff with logistics, travel, event, and program implementation tasks. This position will help to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of reporting to partners/donors, facilitate communication across the team, and maintain the accuracy of monitoring data. The position will contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our program activities.
Main responsibilities:
- Provide logistics and task support for program activities and implementation; including some in-country travel to aid in event planning, and logistics execution;
- Support the preparation of required regular reports for donors and related communications for stakeholders;
- Conduct research and compile data to support program initiatives and decision-making;
- Assist program officers and partner staff that programs are running according to planning and commitments;
- Work with the LI team to develop and refine current and new program ideas and goals according to the organization and partners’ missions.
Additional duties:
- Provide logistics and event management support to the program and finance teams;
- Support program implementation, assisting with activity planning, implementation, and follow-up reporting;
- Draft promotional and/or informational materials, support communications staff on developing materials;
- Performing related program and administrative tasks as assigned.
Qualifications and skills:
- Demonstrated experience in program work with NGOs, preferably internationally support civil society work;
- Familiar with basic office software, including excel, and project planning support systems, such as Basecamp, Trello, or similar;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Highly organized, with a focus on attention to detail;
- Responsibility and time management at a high level;
- Strong organization and problem-solving skills;
- Willingness to learn new things and develop;
- Demonstrated interest in civil society, human rights, and democracy work in Ukraine;
- English (B2+ required) and Ukrainian (fluent).
The Labor Initiatives team looks for dynamic and innovative individuals who will successfully manage their work, as well as contribute to the overall culture of the organizational and partners in a mission driven environment. LI provides competitive salaries and benefits, and is committed to working with employees to further their professional development.
How to apply:
Interviews will be rolling as applications are received. If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and cover letter (in English) to: [email protected]
