Вакансія: Program Assistant

Title: Program Assistant

Division: Communities & Governance, Veteran Reintegration Program

Reports To: Program Manager

Deadline: August 08, 2022, 18:00. However, IREX encourages candidates to apply early and will review the applications on a rolling basis.  

ABOUT IREX:  

IREX is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth; cultivating leaders; strengthening institutions; and extending access to quality education and information.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Program Assistant will work under the supervision of the Program Manager and will support day-to-day activities of IREX’s Veteran Reintegration Program. The successful candidate will support the stream of employment and vocational support for Ukrainian veterans returning from military service to the civilian lives. This position will eventually be based in Kyiv but for the foreseeable future it is based remotely.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate the selection process in launching the hard employment skills program;
• Support the identification of vendors and consultants who would be involved in the implementation of employment and vocational support activities;
• Assist in communication between project partners, experts, trainers as needed;
• Contribute to the selection of grantees together with IREX Veteran Reintegration team;
• Contribute to drafting program-related documents, reports and success stories;
• Provide logistics/arrangements support for staff and program participants;
• Provide support to monitoring and evaluation activities, data collection, and reporting as needed;
• Support with management program documents, financial forms and payments;
• Coordinate maintenance of the program social media account as needed;
• Help with translation of program documents and interpret the meetings as required;
• Translate program-related documents (English, Russian, and Ukrainian) when needed;
• Attend and report on program events and meetings;
• Help arrange meetings for senior management as needed and requested;
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• English and Ukrainian language fluency, written and spoken. 
• University degree, minimum bachelor degree – international relations, social sciences, NGO management or related field.
• Strong command of spoken/written English, Ukrainian and Russian
• Minimum of one years of experience in the similar field.
• Experience in NGO sector and projects desired.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and complete tasks in accordance with stated deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Experience in the programs funded by the US Government and/or other donor governments will be an asset.
• Ability to travel (when such travel is resumed).  

TO APPLY:

Please submit your application to [email protected]

Only complete applications will be considered. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Due to high number of applications, IREX will only contact shortlisted candidates. 

IREX is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and inclusive hiring practice. IREX is an equal opportunity employer.