Вакансія: Program Assistant

Title: Program Assistant   

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine 

Division: Communities & Governance  

Reports To: Youth Economic Opportunities Lead  

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 31, 2022

ABOUT IREX  

IREX is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to building a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world by empowering youth, cultivating leaders, strengthening institutions, and extending access to quality education and information. Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $90 million, offices in 20 countries, and a global staff of 400. We work in more than 100 countries worldwide.  

POSITION SUMMARY: 

IREX office in Ukraine is seeking a qualified professional to fill the position of Program Assistant for its UNITY Program. Program Assistant will work under the supervision of Youth Economic Opportunities Lead and provide support to day-to-day program activities for two UNITY Components Youth Economic Opportunities and Youth Centers (60/40% split per component). The activities focus on expanding economic opportunities through youth innovation, entrepreneurship, and career preparedness, civic engagement, creation and further development of safe and accessible youth centers. During wartime, work under this position can be done remotely. The position will be based in Kyiv when the security situation allows. This position is contingent upon funding.     

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:   

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Provide programmatic, financial, administrative, and logistical support to ensure smooth implementation of the program; 
• Plan and organize program offline and online events (trainings, workshops, working group meetings, conferences, presentations, consultancies etc.); 
• Coordinate and track program activities in selected regions; 
• Coordinate work of consultants; 
• Assist in procuring goods and services, provide administrative support with payments, contracts etc; 

• Draft program-related documents, reports, and success stories; 
• Provide support to monitoring and evaluation activities, data collection, and reporting; 
• Translate program-related documents and provide translation at the events as needed (English/Ukrainian); 
• Maintain effective communication with program partners, beneficiaries, consultants, suppliers, program partners; 
• Work closely and coordinate with other team members.  

• Provide logistical support for UNITY project staff and events; 
• Travel to regions to support program events; 
• Perform other duties as assigned.  

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE  

• Completed secondary education; 
• At least 1 year of administrative experience. Experience in NGO sector and projects is preferred; 
• Motivation to learn and grow professionally in the field of international development projects; 
• Interest in youth programming; 
• Fluency (written and oral) in Ukrainian and English; 
• Strong writing and editing skills, ability to summarize, conceptualize, and highlight relevant points; 
• Strong organizational skills; 

• Knowledge of MS Office applications; 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; 
• A strong work ethic and attention to details; 

• A positive and cooperative attitude and willingness to work as a member of a team; 
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and follow stated deadlines; 
• Ability to take initiative and be flexible; 
• Quick learner; 
• Experience of civic activism and/or local project implementation and/or work with youth to bring positive change would be an advantage; 
• Experience of volunteering would be an advantage; 

• Ability to travel (contingent upon actual epidemiological situation and based on security recommendations provided by IREX and Government of Ukraine)  

TO APPLY 

Please send your cover letter and resume as an attachment in an email with “UNITY Program Assistant” in the subject line to [email protected]. Only complete applications will be considered. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Application Deadline: August 31, 2022. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.   

IREX conducts anti-terrorism database clearances on candidates who accept employment offers. IREX is also an E-Verify Employer.    

IREX is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and inclusive hiring practice. IREX is an equal opportunity employer.