Program Assistant for Special Projects

Program Assistant for Special Projects
The International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX) seeks Moldovan candidates to fill the temporary, full time position of Program Assistant. Sponsored by the US Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Citizen Participation Program (CPP) is a five-year program to assist citizens in using democratic process and individual initiative to improve living and social conditions in communities throughout Moldova.

The Program Assistant for Special Projects will fulfil the following duties:
 conduct monitoring visits to the field
 assist in organization of project selection process and help ensure timely assessment of submitted applications
 collect and record applicant information and data entry process.
 receive, register and file applications in binders
 maintain Special Projects applicant and Subgrantee database
 fill out selection committee journals
 read and score concept papers and applications, when necessary
 prepare and send outgoing letters to Sub Grantees
 provide translations (Romanian, Russian and English).
 provide general administrative support for special projects (photocopying, filing, preparing archives).

This position has funding for four months with the possibility of extension. Candidates must have written and spoken English communication skills and the ability to Multi-task. Candidates must also have attention to detail, ability to follow procedures and meet deadlines, as well as being able to work independently and cooperatively with team members. Professionalism and motivation expected. Good computer skills with strong familiarity of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Please submit resume & letter of intent to:

IREX, 202 Stefan cel Mare, 6th Floor, Chisinau, MD-2004
E-mail: hr@irex.md ; Tel: (22) 593-612, fax: 228-839
DEADLINE: July 27, 2007, 17:00
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.