IREX в Україні оголошує конкурс на вакансію Програмний асистент, кінцевий термін подачі резюме - 11 лютого 2019 року

Position Title:

Program Assistant

Reports To:                   

Program Director

Position Location:

Kyiv, Ukraine

Effective Date:

March 20, 2019

Other:

Employee will be hired for the duration of maternity leave of another employee

About IREX: 

IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing leadership and innovative programs to improve the quality of education, strengthen independent media, and foster pluralistic civil society development.

Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of $50 million and a staff of over 400 professionals worldwide.  IREX and its partner IREX Europe deliver crosscutting programs and consulting expertise in more than 50 countries. 

Summary of Position: 

Program Assistant will contribute to the effective running of the Ukraine Media Partnership Program (UMPP) by assisting Program Director and carrying out a variety of programmatic and administrative tasks.

Description of Responsibilities:

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Provide written translation of the requested documentation, reports, correspondence and other texts from and to: English, Ukrainian and Russian;
• Conduct oral translation during the meetings, or training session for foreign trainers;
• Provide logistical support to project participants, arrange for travel, lodging and accommodations for UMPP interns and partners;
• Escort US partners during their visits to Ukraine and help conduct visa interviews and Pre-Departure Orientations for Ukrainian Partners in Kyiv;
• Provide logistical and organizational support during US partners’ visit to Ukraine and Ukrainian interns groups travel to the USA
• Assist with Ukrainian group preparation for the trip to the USA.
• Provide support in preparing presentations, formatting of documents, drafting of routine correspondence;
• Write and distribute success stories, programmatic leaflets;
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

• Higher Education, solid academic and practical record (Liberal Arts Education is preferred);
• An excellent command of English, Ukrainian and Russian languages, including writing skills;
• Good communication (spoken and written) skills, including ability to draft a variety of reports and to articulate ideas in a clear, concise style;
• Strong computer skills are mandatory (Word, Excel, Power Point);
• Strong organizational and time management skills are a must;
• Ability to work under continuous pressure and meet deadlines;
• Energetic optimistic approach to all possible problems;
• Mature judgment with a proactive approach to problem solving;
• Excellent strong intercultural interpersonal skills;
• Must be able to multi-task and maintain a calm, friendly demeanor under stressful situations. 

To Apply: 

Please email your cover letter and resume with “PA – for UMPP” in the subject line to [email protected] by 5pm on February 11, 2018. No phone calls please. Only complete applications will be considered. Early applications are welcomed – we can contact shortlisted candidates on a rolling basis.