Job Description
Vacant position: Full-time Project Assistant at SILC Vilnius Office (Lithuania), Belarus Programme
Commence: as soon as possible
Contract duration: until 31 December 2020, with possibility of extension
About the position: The Project Assistant will join the team of SILC Vilnius Office (Lithuania) and will have responsibilities within day-to-day office work in assisting project implementation within spheres of election observation, policy development, gender mainstreaming and local youth initiatives including monitoring and evaluation, collaboration and communication, strategic design and development, reporting, budgeting, research conducting, liaison with partners and service providers etc. The Project Assistant will report to the Programme Officer and the Head of Office.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Assistance in project planning, management, coordination, events organisation, implementation, reporting (narrative and financial) associated with running projects and activities
• Liaising with partners from civil society and political parties
• Translation (written and/or oral) of project materials as required
Commence: as soon as possible
Contract duration: until 31 December 2020, with possibility of extension
About the position: The Project Assistant will join the team of SILC Vilnius Office (Lithuania) and will have responsibilities within day-to-day office work in assisting project implementation within spheres of election observation, policy development, gender mainstreaming and local youth initiatives including monitoring and evaluation, collaboration and communication, strategic design and development, reporting, budgeting, research conducting, liaison with partners and service providers etc. The Project Assistant will report to the Programme Officer and the Head of Office.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Assistance in project planning, management, coordination, events organisation, implementation, reporting (narrative and financial) associated with running projects and activities
• Liaising with partners from civil society and political parties
• Translation (written and/or oral) of project materials as required
Requirements
General Requirements
• Acquired university degree preferably (but not limited to) political or social sciences
• Fluency in Russian and English (oral and writing skills) is a prerequisite. Lithuanian is desirable but not a requirement
• Possession of all needed permissions to work and live in the Republic of Lithuania
Experience and Knowledge
• Proven documented experience in project assistance in election observation, civic education, democracy assistance and human rights, citizen participation and political field strongly preferred
• Experience in events/trainings/seminars implementation, assistance, management and coordination
• Understanding the working nature in a highly political environment
• Knowledge and interest in development trends of civil and political society in Eastern Partnership Countries
• Interest in civic participation, government accountability, politics, policy development, NGO and CSO work and advocacy activities
Skills and Abilities
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to define problems, identify opportunities, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Capacity to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office and other creative design applications
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, partners and programme stakeholders
• Ability to apply discretion and maintain confidential information
Attitude
• Positive attitude and tolerance
• Pro-active nature and willingness to learn
• Shared values with SILC with regards to liberal democracy and human rights
• Acquired university degree preferably (but not limited to) political or social sciences
• Fluency in Russian and English (oral and writing skills) is a prerequisite. Lithuanian is desirable but not a requirement
• Possession of all needed permissions to work and live in the Republic of Lithuania
Experience and Knowledge
• Proven documented experience in project assistance in election observation, civic education, democracy assistance and human rights, citizen participation and political field strongly preferred
• Experience in events/trainings/seminars implementation, assistance, management and coordination
• Understanding the working nature in a highly political environment
• Knowledge and interest in development trends of civil and political society in Eastern Partnership Countries
• Interest in civic participation, government accountability, politics, policy development, NGO and CSO work and advocacy activities
Skills and Abilities
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to define problems, identify opportunities, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Capacity to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office and other creative design applications
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, partners and programme stakeholders
• Ability to apply discretion and maintain confidential information
Attitude
• Positive attitude and tolerance
• Pro-active nature and willingness to learn
• Shared values with SILC with regards to liberal democracy and human rights
Company offers
• International, friendly, positive, cooperative and goal oriented colleagues;
• flexible working nature;
• interesting and meaningful projects;
• space for creativity and initiatives;
• competitive salary and six weeks of paid annual holidays
• SILC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law
Qualified candidates should submit a CV, motivation letter, names and full contact information of two references (all in English). For questions about the position you may inquire at +370 613 96061
• flexible working nature;
• interesting and meaningful projects;
• space for creativity and initiatives;
• competitive salary and six weeks of paid annual holidays
• SILC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law
Qualified candidates should submit a CV, motivation letter, names and full contact information of two references (all in English). For questions about the position you may inquire at +370 613 96061
