Program Assistant/Senior Program Assistant (Political) at NDI Vilnius

The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is an international non governmental organization working to strengthen democracy worldwide. NDI’s Vilnius office is currently seeking a dynamic, motivated Program Assistant or Senior Program Assistant to work on programs that support political groups as they develop practices and skills to become inclusive, responsive and representative organizations.

Job Description:
Coordinate and assist with NDI political party development programs, including:
● Assist in implementing a range of activities supporting political organizations’ development;
● Coordinate and arrange logistics for events including online and offline trainings, workshops, and consultations with partners;
● Contribute to program and activity planning and design;
● Develop, maintain and expand relationships and communication with program partners and
with vendors, consultants and other stakeholders and organizations;
● Prepare periodic program activity reports demonstrating results;
● Prepare required financial reports of program events in accordance with NDI's policies;
● Manage general administrative tasks, including responding to inquiries and providing logistical support;
● Translate program materials into English/Russian and provide English/Russian oral interpretation as needed;
● Track Belarusian political news and conduct political analysis; draft short briefing memos on emerging topics;
● Other tasks may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements:
● Experience with non-governmental, civil society or political organizations; xperience working on, volunteering for or observing political campaigns (issue or electoral) is an asset;
● Excellent organizational and networking skills, including the ability to interact effectively with staff, political actors, and other partners;
● High level of oral and written communication skills;
● Fluency in written and spoken Russian and English required (must be able to communicate
and work independently in both languages - knowledge of Belarusian will be an advantage);
● Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of politics and civil society in Belarus and the region;
● Flexibility and availability to work extra hours as needed;
● Ability to apply discretion and maintain confidential information;
● High degree of organization and attention to detail;
● BA Degree or equivalent experience;
● Ability and willingness to work under time pressure and to meet strict deadlines;
● Good time management and multitasking skills;
● Ability to translate-interpret from Russian to English is an asset.

Additional information:
Interested applicants should submit CVs and motivation letters in English. Please indicate the position (Program Assistant (Political)) you are applying for in the subject line of the email. Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

NDI will not sponsor residency or work permits for this position, therefore only applicants with
the legal right to live and work in Lithuania will be considered.

Deadline:
The deadline for the submission of applications is August 19, 2021.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.