CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation is looking for a Project Assistant

Background: CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation is an independent Finnish organisation that works to prevent and resolve conflicts through dialogue and mediation. Founded in 2000 by Nobel Peace Laureate and former President of Finland Martti Ahtisaari, we have since grown to be a leader in the field of international peacemaking. CMI has been working in Moldova since 2011.

Objective of the Call: CMI is now seeking a fixed-term Project Assistant, 18 months with possibility of extension, to support the implementation of CMI’s project in Moldova. 

The Project Assistant will be responsible for:

• Provide logistical support to implementation of project activities: venue arrangements for project events, transportation, accommodation, interpretation services, coordination with participants etc.
• Provide general assistance and overall technical support for the office management: office supplies, correspondence, contracting arrangements etc.
• Support the team in collecting the information on the project implementation, from team members for narrative reporting and the regular progress reporting of CMI activities, track the project result indicators, collection of data for indicators;
• Provide financial support to the CMI’s project, handling invoices, drafting and monitoring contracts with service providers/consultants, handling payments in Netvisor accounting system etc.;
• Take part at project events/activities, taking minutes and producing draft reports on the events;
• Undertake regular updates of the project work-plan, calendar and communication plans, keep updated project filing system;
• Implement any other tasks required to support the CMI’s activities throughout various components of the project.

A successful candidate is expected to have:

• A university degree and a minimum of three (3) years of practical experience in relevant tasks, preferably in an international setting in the field of development cooperation, strengthening civil society, youth engagement or national minorities.
• Proved track record of experience in supporting the administration and financial management, experience with EU-funded projects will be considered as an asset;
• Experience in assisting management and/or coordination of teams in a multinational environment is seen as a strong asset.
• Ability to work in rapidly changing situations and under stress, including under tight deadlines and with multiple tasks at the same time.
• Strong IT skills and knowledge of office programmes, including software for presentations, as well as ability to support others in IT matters.
• Fluent written and spoken skills in English and Romanian, strong command of Russian language;
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, creativity, conflict sensitivity and good political judgement;
• Excellent communication and teamworking skills—as well as experience in working on politically sensitive matters;
• Commitment to CMI values and principles.

The Project Assistant will report to the Project Manager within CMI’s Eurasia Programme. The position is located in Chisinau, Moldova.

To apply for this position, please submit your application including a CV, motivation letter and a financial offer, latest by COB 18 May 2025 at the following address: cmi.chisinau@cmi.fi. Please specify the position in the e-mail subject line.

Only preselected candidates will be contacted for an interview.