Програмний асистент (Program Assistant, NDI Ukraine)

The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is a non-profit organization working to strengthen democracy worldwide. NDI programs are supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Sweden, Canada, the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and the United Kingdom Good Governance Fund.

NDI-Ukraine is currently seeking to fill position at Program Assistant level for an anticipated Public Consultation Program. Public consultation is the regulatory process by which citizen input on government policy is sought. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in the design and implementation of public consultation in Ukraine.  

This position is subject to grant funding, with an anticipated start day in August 2018.

Job Title: Program Assistant, NDI Ukraine

Task and Responsibilities:

• Provide general assistance to all program operations and serve as primary support to the Senior Program Officer/Program Manager.
• Assist in drafting program materials.
• Serve as NDI representative with a broad range of stakeholders.

• Perform administrative duties as needed to support the Program activities, including data entry, arranging appointments, travel, preparing correspondence, and records maintenance.
• Provide oral translation at seminars, conferences, meetings and written translation of program materials as needed.
• Provide logistical arrangements for organizing program events and maintain logistical support to program staff during travel.
• Prepare meeting/activities notes, background information on political actors when needed.
• Assist with and provide back-up for the day-to-day operations of the program, responding to routine program inquiries, ensuring prompt and accurate forwarding of messages.
• Reconcile expenditures in accordance with NDI’s financial policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Sociology, Public Administration or Linguistics with a focus on public communication;
• Ability to demonstrate a keen interest in government reforms and political processes;
• Work experience in a related field is preferred, together with an understanding of the political and civic landscape in Ukraine;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Fluency in Ukrainian and English;
• Ability to work in organized manner, meet deadlines and work in a team;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required;
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Programs, Google suite);

Interested applicants should submit CVs and motivation letters in English by email to the following email address: [email protected]. Please indicate the position (Program Assistant) you are applying for in the subject line of the e-mail.

NDI offers a competitive package of remuneration and benefits. Actual salaries will be negotiated with successful applicants based on qualifications and experience.

Deadline:

The deadline for the submission of the required documents is by close of business on July 6, 2018.

Only selected candidates will be invited for a written test on July 12, 2018.

Successful finalists will be invited for an oral test and an interview.