The European Endowment for Democracy is urgently looking for a Grants Assistant Coordinator(s) to support its flexible democracy support work. Specifically, EED is looking for support in the administrative and financial management of its grants in the Eastern Neighbourhood and other countries of EED operations.
The ideal candidate has a keen interest in financial management. At least two years of proven full-time professional experience in civil society-related projects and programmes is required. The candidates must have full working knowledge of Russian and English. Working knowledge of other languages of the region would be a significant asset.
Main functions of the post:
Duties and Responsibilities:
The selected candidate will work under the guidance of the relevant Grants Manager(s) and report to the Director of Operations, and shall be responsible for (in addition to the above-mentioned):
Requirements
a. Conditions for eligibility:
o Be entitled to his/her full rights as a citizen;
o Have completed any obligations imposed on him/her by the laws concerning military service;
o Be physically fit to perform his/her duties.
b. Essential selection criteria
Level and type of formal education:
o University degree in Economics, Business Management, International Affairs, International Development or related discipline.
Professional experience:
o At least two years of proven full-time professional experience in civil society-related projects and programmes;
o Demonstrated track record in grant-making and/or project management (particularly from the administrative and financial perspective);
o Experience in working with democracy-support donors in government and/or international organisations and/or from civil society;
o Experience of working with civil society in the countries of the Eastern Neighbourhood considered an asset.
Functional competencies:
o Full professional working knowledge of Russian and English (including ability to draft quality reports for donors);
o Working knowledge of knowledge of Ukrainian and/or other languages of the region would be a significant asset.
o Ability to verify financial reports (including verification of all supporting documents);
o Ability to liaise with donors;
o Substantive understanding of political issues and trends in the Eastern Neighbourhood as well as EU policies towards the region;
o Solid ICT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel;
o High drive for detail a