The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is a non-profit organization working to strengthen democracy worldwide. NDI programs are supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Sweden, Canada, United Kingdom, the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and other donors. 

NDI-Ukraine is currently seeking a full time staff member for a position of Administrative Assistant for its office based in Kyiv.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant, NDI Ukraine

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Law, Sociology, Public Administration, Linguistics or in other related subjects

• Excellent communication skills in Ukrainian and English

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to work in a team and under pressure

• Good computer skills (Microsoft Office Programs)

• Prior experience working at an international organization is an advantage

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for managing the daily, weekly and monthly schedule of NDI’s Resident Director

• Provide logistical/administrative support at trainings, research presentations, and other meetings and program events, as required

• Assist in day-to-day administration of NDI office in Ukraine (procurement, contracts, coordination and negotiation with partners/vendors)

• Provide logistical/administrative support to the NDI staff, and consultants

• Translate documents from Ukrainian into English and vice-versa

• Keep track of office supplies and order supplies for the office as needed

• Coordinate driver’s schedule

• Maintain communication with hotels, transportation and internet companies, other service providers

• Perform general clerical duties

• Other duties as assigned

NDI offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.  Candidates are encouraged to learn more about NDI through our website: www.ndi.org  

Interested applicants should submit CVs and motivation letters in English by email to the following email address: [email protected]. Please indicate the position you are applying for (Administrative Assistant) in the subject line of the e-mail.

Please, note, that during the quarantine work is held online with occasional visits to the office based in Kyiv.

Deadline for applications is Friday, February 19, 2021 (by COB). Successful applicants will be invited for a written test followed by an interview. 

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.