The Program Assistant - Administrative Assistant will play a key role in supporting the work of IRI through their support of office administration, accounting support and logistics and travel support. Under the direction of IRI Chief of Party (the “COP”), and together with IRI Accounting Staff the Administrative Assistant’s responsibilities will include the following:

• Providing assistance and support to IRI’s project accountant in preparing monthly reports and managing finances
• Providing assistance and all logistical support to the organization’s nationwide training programs through travel support
• Assisting the COP with preparing financial reports and travel logistics
• Working with IRI accounting staff to implement a variety of accounting and finance policies based on different funder requirements
• Drafting and editing documents including: promotional/background materials, project reports and project correspondence in both English and Ukrainian
• Ability to utilize computer programs to develop visually appealing reports and materials detailing the project activities for funders and partner organizations
• Other duties as required

Successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject, preferably in accounting or finance

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

Prior experience with either (preferably both)

• Working as an accountant or bookkeeper
• Making travel reservations and organizing logistics for a company or NGO

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 wish to apply for this job, please send your resume and application letter, with “Application for Program Assistant - Administrative Assistant” in the subject line to [email protected] no later than August 29, 2014.