Програмний асистент IREX/Ukraine
ЗАВЕРШЕНО
IREX/Ukraine для “Проекту з комунікаційної підтримки та залучення громадськості до процесу реформ” шукає вмотивованого та активного програмного асистента. Опис вакансії далі розміщений англійською мовою:
Position Title: Program Assistant
Division: Democracy, Governance and Media Division
Reports To: Program Manager
Position Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Deadline: October 10, 2016
Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension
About IREX:
IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing thought leadership and innovative programs to promote positive lasting change globally. We enable local individuals and institutions to build key elements of a vibrant society: quality education, independent media, and strong communities. To strengthen these sectors, our program activities also include conflict resolution, technology for development, women and youth.
Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $70 million and a staff of over 400 professionals worldwide. IREX employs field-tested methods and innovative uses of technologies to develop practical and locally-driven solutions with our partners in more than 100 countries.
Summary of the Project:
Citizen Engagement and Reform Communication project aims to increase citizen awareness and understanding of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reforms throughout Ukraine. IREX has, thus far, concentrated on increasing understanding and awareness of patrol police reform by encouraging events between local residents and new patrol police officers, engaging media into this dialogues, and conducting a highly-visible information campaign. Starting July 2016 and with new reforms on their way, the project also covers the volunteer-fire fighters reform and service centers of the Ukraine’s Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Summary of Position:
IREX office in Ukraine is seeking a qualified and dynamic Program Assistant with background in program management and experience in administrative and financial support of program operations, as well as an understanding of community, media, and citizen engagement programming including training and events. Program Assistant will work under the supervision of Program Manager and support day to day program activity implementation through administrative, logistical, and some financial management support. Program Assistant will also support technical implementation as needed.
Description of Responsibilities:
- Assist Program Manager by providing programmatic, financial, administrative, and logistical support to ensure smooth implementation of the program;
- Support day to day management of the program activities;
- Liaise with Grants/Finance Coordinator and assist with financial reporting;
- Organize program trainings, events, and activities;
- Coordinate all program logistics and ensure effective administration and operations;
- Support effective collaborations with program partners;
- Participate in monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of program activities when needed;
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- University degree in public administration, management, political science, and/or another relevant field is preferred;
- At least 2 years of experience working as Program Assistant of donor-funded projects;
- Excellent communications skills, including ability to make public presentations;
- Experience with grants management is a plus;
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills;
- Strong command of spoken/written English, Ukrainian, and Russian;
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and complete tasks/projects in accordance with stated deadlines;
- Ability to travel.
To Apply:
Please email your cover letter, resume, and salary history with “Program Assistant” in the subject line to [email protected]. No phone calls please. Only complete applications will be considered. Candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis as applications are received.
