Programme administrator

HelpAge International helps older people claim their rights, challenge discrimination and overcome poverty, so that they can lead dignified, secure, active and healthy lives.

We work with our partners to ensure that people everywhere understand how much older people contribute to society and that they must enjoy their right to healthcare, social services, economic and physical security. We do this by supporting practical programmes, giving a voice to older people and influencing policy at local, national and international levels.

To support implementation of the project “Community based home care and active ageing” funded by the Swiss Red Cross, HelpAge International is looking for the following positions:


Programme Administrator (fixed term six months maternity cover with a possibility of extension)

Reporting to Country Director of HelpAge International in Moldova, you will look after the smooth administration of the HelpAge International Moldova office to ensure that procedures within the projects are in accordance to legal, organisational, and donor requirements. You will also provide practical support to the arrangements of all HelpAge International events and activities, supporting the Project Managers as well as partner NGOs and older people groups (OPGs) in their work. You will be responsible for communication function making project presentations for public events working with different level stakeholders at national and local level and preparing project’s information, education, and communications materials and drafting of project reports.

You will have at least 2 years experience in a similar position and educated to degree level or qualified by strong professional experience in civil society development, social sciences or a related field. You are self-motivated and working well under pressure when things get very busy. You work well in a team, have a good and respectful attitude to working with older people and other audiences, you are diplomatic and tolerant. You are flexible and available to travel as required, sometimes at short-notice. You are expected to have good IT skills and to communicate well with others, verbally and in writing, in Romanian, Russian, and English.

The start-up salary is from £450

Applicants are required to submit a CV and a motivation letter in English to: tatiana.sorocan@helpageeeca.org

The closing date for submission is Monday, 12 May 2014, 18:00
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.
Interviews will take place on the week of 12 May 2012
The post is based in Chisinau with a stat date of not later than 2 June 2014.