The International Republican Institute (IRI) seeks a Program Assistant to join its program in Ukraine (Kyiv) for a new program. The Program Assistant will work as part of a team to help promote democracy by working with local political party branches together with regional civil society organizations (CSO) as well as collaborating on specific writing projects to highlight the program to a wider audience.

The position lasts from the starting date until August 31, 2015 with the possibility for extension.

The Program Assistant will play a key role in supporting the work of IRI related to its Political Party/CSO Program. Under the direction of IRI Chief of Party (the “COP”), and together with IRI Program Officer(s) the Program Assistant’s responsibilities will include the following:

Providing assistance and support to IRI’s Political Party/CSO Program as well as its municipal governance programs.

Providing assistance and all logistical support to the organization of IRI’s training activities throughout Ukraine.

Drafting and editing documents including: promotional/background materials, project reports and project correspondence in both English and Ukrainian.

Collaborating with program staff to track program goals and maintain records for providing accurate and timely reports to funders.

Ability to utilize computer programs to develop visually appealing reports and materials detailing the project activities for funders and partner organizations.

Ability to travel extensively including on occasion weekends for IRI training events.

Other duties as required.

Successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject

Previous experience working with a development project, NGO or International Organization

Prior experience with either (preferrably both)

• Democracy and/or governance programs;
• Working with Ukrainian political parties or
• training programs or reporting on those programs

Fluency in Ukrainian and Russian; professional English language skills and the ability to write professionally in English

Skilled communicator, both verbally and in writing

Detail-oriented and highly organized

Collaborative, team oriented individual

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines

Good computer and electronic presentation skills

If you want to apply for this job, please send your resume or application letter, with “Application for Program Assistant - Political Party/CSO Program” in the subject line to [email protected] no later than August 29, 2014