Вакансія
Senior Program Assistant (Political Parties Program)
Огляд
- The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that works to strengthen democratic institutions around the world by engaging civil society and promoting openness and accountability in government. NDI has been supporting local democratization efforts in Ukraine since 1992.
- General overview of the position The National Democratic Institute (NDI) seeks a Senior/Program Assistant (S/PA), based in Kyiv, Ukraine. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing analytical, programmatic, and administrative support to NDI’s party work under the supervision of the Senior Program Manager, and ultimately the Resident Country Director.
Обов'язки
- provide general assistance to all program operations and serve as primary support to the Senior Program Manager
- assist in planning and implementation of program activities with political parties
- follow and provide updates on the political situation in the country
- contribute to monitoring and evaluation of program activities
- perform administrative duties as needed to support program activities, including data entry, arranging appointments, travel, preparing correspondence, and recording maintenance
- provide oral translation at seminars, conferences, and 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, and 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, and ensuring prompt and accurate forwarding of messages
- reconcile expenditures following NDI’s financial policies
- undertake other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Вимоги
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, International Affairs, Public Administration, or a related subject
- ability to demonstrate a keen interest in government reforms and political processes
- strong analytical skills
- ability to work in an organized manner, meet deadlines, and work in a team
- experience working to promote inclusion, especially of women and other marginalized communities is desirable
- language fluency in Ukrainian and English
- excellent written and oral communication skills
- excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Programs, Google Suite)
- work experience in a related field and an understanding of the political and civic landscape in Ukraine will be an advantage
Умови
- full-time position (40-hour per week work schedule)
- position is based in Kyiv, Ukraine
- healthcare insurance coverage is available from the first day of employment
- full benefits after the probation period: 20 days of paid vacation leave per year, paid sick leaves and officially observed Ukrainian holidays