IRI Moldova - Communication Administrative Associate (PA)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The International Republican Institute (IRI) is currently recruiting a Communication  Administrative Associate (PA) and for its office in Chisinau, Moldova. The PA position provides a full range of administrative and programmatic support for all IRI’s programs in Moldova.

Interested applicants must submit a CV and cover letter in both languages (English and Romanian) to moldova@iri.org by June 7th, 2023.

IRI is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to advancing democracy worldwide. Since 2003, IRI has been active in Moldova, supporting the development of parliament, political parties, civil society, local governments and an active, engaged society.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, political science, international relations, journalism, or related field.
• At least three (1) year of professional experience.
• Fluent in English, Romanian, Russian.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong communication, organizational and time management skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a multi-task environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365; knowledge of ICT tools and SharePoint desirable.

Primary Function and Responsibilities:

• Assisting in designing and conducting training series.
• Project management including budgeting, reporting and ensuring compliance with donor and internal financial rules and processes;
• Managing logistical details for IRI events. This will include regular communication with participants;
• Maintaining evidence and calendar of events and meetings
• Maintaining consistent and productive communication with the Washington, DC headquarters and local implementing partners, state institutions, media and diplomatic community.
• Building strong working relationships with IRI’s partners and on-the-ground stakeholders;
• Representing IRI at meetings and roundtables and reporting on discussions;
• Supporting events and activities of the program team on request of supervisors.
• Providing efficient and timely action on administrative matters.
• Preparing correspondence and program outreach material, and building IRI Moldova presence on social media.

• Collaborate with IRI WashingtonC. staff upon necessity on program activities.
• Stay apprised of any changes in procurement and accounting policies and share relevant information with program staff. Provide program staff with relevant information on subaward and contracting mechanisms available to

• Supporting events and activities of the program team on request of supervisors.
• Providing efficient and timely action on administrative matters.
• Preparing correspondence and program outreach materials, preparing visuals and press releases, and newsletters.
• Coordinating travel arrangements and logistics for staff and trainers.
• Interpreting/translating from English to Romanian/Russian and vice versa in official meeting and through written correspondence.
• Conducting research on assigned topics.