Title: Program Assistant

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Division: Information and Media Practice

Reports To: Program Officer

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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Program Assistant will work under the supervision of Program Officer and overall guidance of Senior Program Manager. He/She will support implementation of program activities and carry out a variety of programmatic and administrative tasks. The position will be based in Kyiv with frequent travel throughout the country. This position is contingent upon funding.

General Duties & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide programmatic, financial, administrative, and logistical support to ensure smooth implementation of the program;
• Support effective collaboration with program partners, stakeholders, experts, trainers, regional coordinators and key stakeholders of the program;
• Assist in organization of program events, including trainings, meetings and workshops;
• Communication with suppliers and other subcontractors;
• Draft program-related documents, financial payments, reports and success stories;
• Provide support to monitoring and evaluation activities, data collection, and reporting;
• Provide Web-based research assistance for projects and publications;
• Coordinate maintenance of program social media accounts as needed;
• Serve as an interpreter if needed;
• Translate program-related documents (English, Russian, and Ukrainian);
• Travel to regions to attend program events and meetings;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• University degree – minimum bachelor level;
• Minimum of two years of experience, preferably in NGO sector and technical assistance projects;
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and complete tasks in accordance with stated deadlines;
• Excellent writing skills;
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications;
• Knowledge of Web 2.0 tools is a plus;
• Strong command of spoken/written English, Ukrainian and Russian;
• Interest in media literacy, critical thinking and basic knowledge in this field is needed;
• Ability to travel (contingent upon actual epidemiological situation and based on security recommendations provided by IREX and Government).

To Apply:

Please email your cover letter and resume with “Program Assistant” in the subject line to [email protected] by 6 pm on December 12, 2021. No phone calls please. Only complete applications will be considered. Early applications are welcomed – we can contact shortlisted candidates on a rolling basis, even before the deadline.