Program Assistant - Eurasia

Do you want to protect civic freedom in Eurasia? The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is looking for a creative, strategic, and highly motivated professional to help us do just that.

ICNL promotes the freedoms of association, assembly, and expression and supports civil society, digital rights, and philanthropy in countries around the world, including in the former Soviet Union (Eurasia) region. ICNL engages with civil society, governments, parliaments, and international organizations.

The Program Assistant will be based in ICNL’s Washington, D.C. office. Following ICNL office policy, some remote work may be permitted. This is a full-time position, with the possibility of some international travel.

Under the direction of ICNL’s Vice President - Eurasia, illustrative duties include:

• Assist with ICNL’s programs and operations in Eurasia;
• Assist with research and editing of donor reports and other documents;
• Assist with monitoring and evaluation by developing M&E plans and preparing M&E reports;
• Prepare and help manage contracts and subgrants;
• Assist with budget management;
• Assist with monitoring program development opportunities and developing proposals for funding;
• Assist with the organization of study tours, fellowships, workshops, and other events;
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred;
• At least 2 years of professional experience preferred;
• Excellent English writing and communication skills;
• Strong writing and editing skills;
• Superior administrative and organizational skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Demonstrated interest in civil society issues in Eurasia;
• The Program Assistant must possess legal authorization to work in the U.S. and be willing to live in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

The projected salary range for this position is $48,000 to $54,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, and education. ICNL provides health insurance benefits.