Program Assistant for Eurasia

Organization: National Endowment for Democracy

Website: NED

Title: Program Assistant for Eurasia


Location: Washington, DC

Salary: Not Listed

Description: 
The Program Assistant will provide administrative support to the Europe and Eurasia Program staff.
Specific duties of the Program Assistant will include:

• Assisting the Program staff with general administrative duties;
• Researching information about potential grantees and current political and third sector developments in the region;
• Maintaining contacts with grantees;
• Organizing meetings for visiting grantees;
• Attending conferences, meetings and other events;
• Providing support for considering and awarding grants to nongovernmental organizations working on democracy-building programs in Europe and Eurasia;

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; 
• Knowledge of the political and social issues in the region;
• Strong written and oral communications skills in English and Russian (knowledge of Ukrainian is desirable but not required);
• Administrative support experience;
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office;
• Authorization to work in the US (non-US citizens must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship for a visa).

To Apply: 
Applicants should send a resume, salary requirements and cover letter with three references to jobs@ned.org. Please include Eurasia Program Assistant #9014 in the subject line.