Contest for program assistant position

About the Position

East Europe Foundation is announcing a contest for the position of Program Assistant to support the realization of programs and projects connected to international advocacy.

Employment begins: August 2024

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Work format: Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Daily assistance in the realization of the program, especially forming plans and events;
• To seek and analyze information for research;
• Participate in the development and implementation of advocacy strategies;
• Collect data on the activity within the programs, create databases and registries;
• Maintain communication with shareholders;
• Communicate with potential suppliers and project partners;
• Organize online and offline meetings;
• Keep work records, in particular follow-up after meetings;
• Prepare technical tasks, oversee results of services provided and performed by contractors;
• Organize document flow of programs, namely collection, archiving, and regular updating of documents;
• Receive / send / sign / scan / organize documents, etc.;
• Check primary accounting documents;
• Participate in the organization of program events (conferences, round tables, education events, work visits, and assignments), ensure their financial and technical support, organize logistics, and other contractors;
• Help coordinate drivers, modes of transportation, and mailings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in international relations, international rights, international economy, or another equivalent field;
• At least one year of experience in positions of project development or work as an expert;
• Confident knowledge of using a personal computer, in particular Microsoft Office;
• Good communication skills (fluent in Ukrainian and English languages);
• Fluent knowledge of the English language. Fluency in other languages will be an advantage;
• Work experience in the international field will be an advantage.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work with information and the capability to systemize it;
• Attention to detail, responsibility, and being proactive;
• High level of self-organization;
• The desire to learn;
• The ability to multitask.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a reputable organization;
• Professional development opportunities;
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

About the Company

East Europe Foundation is dedicated to promoting international advocacy and supporting various programs and projects in East Europe.

Application Instructions

For participation in the contest, please send your resume and motivational letter to the email address: [email protected] until July 21, 2024. Write “vacancies” in the subject line. We will communicate only with the chosen candidates. Please do not communicate by telephone.