Project Assistant

Огляд

IFES is a non-profit, non-partisan international organization. As the global leader in democracy promotion, IFES advances good governance and democratic rights by providing technical assistance to election officials; empowering the underrepresented to participate in the political process; and applying field-based research to improve the electoral cycle.

Обов'язки

• providing assistance and all logistical support to the workshops and training activities under the Democratic Elections portfolio
• providing assistance in basic procurement for the program events and day-to-day activities within the implemented programs, in full accordance with the internal rules and procedures
• drafting and editing documents including: promotional/background materials, reports and correspondence in both English and Ukrainian
• developing and maintaining good relationships with stakeholders and partners, including the CEC and the National School of Judges
• keeping the database with the main working contacts
• planning and expediting travel and accommodation arrangements for the staff throughout Ukraine
• maintaining files and collecting monitoring & evaluation data for activities related to programs implementation
• translating written documents and providing verbal interpretation for the TC staff as required
• travel throughout Ukraine on behalf of IFES if needed
• other duties as assigned

Вимоги

• Bachelor’s degree in law, political science or other relevant field required
• prior experience organizing events and logistics preffered
• knowledge of political issues and elections preferred
• excellent English and Ukrainian language writing skills
• proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
• the ability to remain organized while handling multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• ability to complete tasks with supervision
• excellent communication skills in English and Ukrainian
• willingness to adhere to all principles of confidentiality
• must value operating in a collaborative and cooperative environment
• ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness
• fluency in written and spoken English and Ukrainian languages required.

Умови

• work in Kyiv
• travel may be required