Program Assistant - Eurasia

Organization: National Endowment for Democracy

Website: NED

Title: Program Assistant - Eurasia

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED), a congressionally funded, private, nonprofit grant-making organization that works to support freedom around the world, seeks a Program Assistant to provide administrative and programmatic support to Europe and Eurasia section focusing on Russia. This non-exempt level position is based in Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities:

• Providing support for considering and awarding grants to nongovernmental organizations working on democracy-building programs in Russia;
• Researching information as requested by the Senior Program Officer and Assistant Program Officer about potential grantees and current developments in the region;
• Assisting the Senior Program Officer and Assistant Program Officer with general administrative duties;
• Coordinating administration and information exchange between regional grant-making staff and other units of the NED;
• Helping to organizing meetings, roundtables and other events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (business, international studies, or area studies relevant to assigned portfolio, etc.);
• Strong written and oral communications skills in English and Russian;
• Knowledge of the political and social issues in the relevant countries;
• 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:  Applications must include a cover letter, resume, salary history and requirements, and contact information for three references. Please send to jobs@ned.org, with your name and Program Assistant, Eurasia – Job #1022 in the subject line.  


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