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International Republican Institute, VšĮ
Program Associate
International Republican Institute, VšĮ

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assisting with implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs  
  • Assisting program staff with designing programs and developing budgets and monitoring and evaluation plans;  
  • Liaise with program participants and partner organizations for programmatic and administrative purposes; 
  • Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on political developments in Belarus; 
  • Assistance with preparing quarterly reports;  
  • Contributing to the drafting of proposals;  
  • Building strong working relationships with IRI’s partners and on-the-ground stakeholders; 
  • Maintaining consistent and productive communication with the Washington, DC headquarters and local implementing partners; 
  • Assisting program staff with overseeing spending on program grants, tracking expenses, and ensuring compliance with donor and internal financial rules and processes; 
  • Providing efficient and timely action on administrative matters; 
  • Preparing correspondence and program outreach materials; 
  • Coordinating travel arrangements and logistics for staff, trainers, and program participants; 
  • Conducting research on assigned topics, writing reports, and reporting on discussions; 
  • Event preparation and logistical assistance, including but not limited to: preparing the conference room for meetings, managing logistics for training and conferences; distribution of conference materials; and organizing participant and staff travel, accommodation, and venues; 
  • Providing written and oral translation, as required; 
  • Taking minutes for meetings when assigned by leadership; 
  • Performing other duties, as assigned. 

Requirements for the position

  • Undergraduate degree in political science, international relations or related field and one year of political or related experience, or equivalent combination; 
  • Fluency in English and Russian (speaking, writing, and reading). Knowledge of Belarusian an asset but not required; 
  • Lithuanian passport or Lithuanian residency/work permit; 
  • Ability to work independently and within a team; 
  • Strong writing and analytical skills as demonstrated by a writing sample; 
  • Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced work environment and to multi-task efficiently; 
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines; 
  • Facility with MS Word, Excel, and other database systems; 
  • Ability to telework, if needed. 

Please submit your CV (in English), writing sample, and a list of three references (name, title, and contact information).

Projected start date: October-November 2022

We will inform only the candidates selected for an interview. 

Mėnesinis bruto atlyginimasBruto/mėn.  € 1400 - 1450

Vietovė

    Vilnius, Vilniaus apskritis, Lietuva

Laikas

  • Visa darbo diena

Įgūdžiai

 Greitai besimokantis bendradarbiavimas Analitiškumas Planavimas

Kalbos

  •  Anglų
  •  Lietuvių
  •  Rusų
Kontaktinis asmuo
Vismante Ezerskyte

The International Republican Institute (IRI) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO), dedicated to advancing democracy worldwide. The IRI Lithuania office in Vilnius – Viešoji įstaiga “International Republican institute” – is looking to hire a Program Associate. The IRI Lithuania office focuses on advancing freedom and democracy in Belarus and the Eurasia region. The office is looking for a highly motivated and pro-active Program Associate to support democratic development in the region. The position includes all social guarantees, a competitive salary, and an opportunity to improve skills and abilities while working in a collaborative team.