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Program Assistant – Eurasia Belarus

9:44:00 AM

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) strengthens democracy around the globe through private enterprise and market-oriented reform. CIPE is one of the four core institutes of the National Endowment for Democracy. Since 1983, CIPE has worked with business leaders, policymakers, and journalists to build the civic institutions vital to a democratic society. CIPE’s key program areas include anti-corruption, advocacy, business associations, corporate governance, democratic governance, access to information, the informal sector and property rights, and women and youth.

The Program Assistant will have the responsibility of working on the CIPE programs in Belarus and Central Asia with potential secondary responsibility to other regional and/or country initiatives and communications support. The position requires a dedicated Program Assistant to provide administrative, programmatic and communication support for the program.

Responsibilities:

  • Correspond via email and phone with program partners to coordinate program development and track program progression.
  • Assist in writing, reviewing, editing and preparing quarterly reports, program proposals, articles, press releases and other documents for submission to donor agencies and CIPE internal and promotional use.
  • Create and maintain a variety of program and correspondence files for the Eurasia department.
  • Process invoices, vouchers, travel expense reports, field office liquidations and other financial procedures.
  • Develop and maintain systems for tracking project reports, approvals and payments.
  • Handle international travel arrangements and local meeting logistics, as needed.
  • Prepare routine correspondence and mailings.
  • Perform clerical duties, as needed.
  • Adhere to appropriate office procedures, CIPE, NED and USAID policies and procedures.


Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent years of experience required
  • Excellence in writing, reporting, and English composition.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to take initiative to manage multiple, detail oriented-tasks with limited supervision.
  • Background in Eurasian (former Soviet Union) economic and political affairs and/or democracy development programs.
  • Working knowledge of Eurasian (former Soviet Union) political, social, economic, and cultural environment.
  • Fluency in written and spoken Russian required.
  • Minimum two years of administrative office experience.
  • Computer knowledge, preferably Microsoft Office, Internet, Excel, and Power Point.

Contact Details

Email:
jobs@cipe.org

Application Instructions

To apply for this opportunity, please send a resume or CV and cover letter, writing sample and salary history to jobs@cipe.org; subject “EURPA-[YOUR LASTNAME]”. Applications will be accepted and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls.

There is a two-page limit on writing samples. Submissions demonstrating writer’s ability to synthesize information are preferred. Applications submitted without writing samples will not be considered.

CIPE offers a salary competitive with other international non-governmental organizations and an excellent benefits package. Applicants must be legally able to work in the United States; CIPE is unable to sponsor employees for work visas.

CIPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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