Citizen Engagement Program Assistant at NDI Ukraine
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The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is a non-profit organization working to strengthen democracy worldwide. NDI programs in Ukraine are supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Sweden, Canada, the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
NDI-Ukraine is currently seeking to fill the position of Program Assistant for the Citizen Engagement Program.
About the Citizen Engagement Program: NDI’s Citizen Engagement program works with national civil society organizations that engage citizens to take an active role in the political processes and national reforms in their communities. NDI civic partners engage citizens in discussion about reforms and local issues during forums and public consultations, debate tournaments, forum theaters, and via electronic and social media. Since the beginning of the full-scale war in Ukraine, NDI civic partners raise citizen awareness about the war in Ukraine, the country’s reconstruction and recovery process and the reform issues to meet the EU recommendations.
JOB TITLE: Citizen Engagement Program Assistant, NDI Ukraine
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support development and implementation of NDI’s Citizen Engagement program in Ukraine;
- Contribute to analysis of political and civic context, implementation of reforms and national recovery process in Ukraine;
- Contribute to regular program reports of the Citizen Engagement team;
- Contribute to drafting stories of resilience and bravery of NDI civic partners;
- Support NDI’s communication with civic partners;
- Contribute to the review of civic partners’ reports and ensure their timely submission;
- Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of program activities and civic partners’ activities;
- Contribute to the planning and logistical and administrative support to the organizing of offline and online program-related activities;
- Provide oral interpretation and written translation from English into Ukrainian and vice versa as required.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Political Science, Sociology, Linguistics or Public Administration or related field;
- Keen interest in contributing to civil society development, Ukraine’s recovery and national reforms;
- Excellent understanding of political and civic landscape in Ukraine;
- Work experience in a related field is a plus;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in Ukrainian and English is required;
- Strong writing skills with the ability to present clear and concise analysis;
- Experience in storytelling is a plus;
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask;
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment;
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Programs, Google suite, Google Meet, Zoom and other online platforms)
NDI offers a competitive package of remuneration and benefits. Actual salaries will be negotiated with successful applicants based on qualifications and experience.
How to apply:
This is a great opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join the NDI team, please submit your CV and motivation letter in PDF as one file in English on December 25, 2022.
Only selected candidates will be invited for a written test in the mid of January. Successful finalists will be invited for an interview prior to January 20.
NDI welcomes and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. As such, our commitment is to promote equal employment opportunities for all applicants seeking employment and employees. NDI makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to any grounds such as age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression etc.
