Project Assistant

EGIS is looking for the Project Assistant to fill in the role in professionally growing within the EU-funded projects, aimed to modernize institutional settings and improve transport policy of Ukraine. The ideal candidate has a keen interest in working for the consulting, specialized in transport and infrastructure developments. Furthermore, the candidate should have either a goal or passion for contributing into the institutional projects within the EU support to Ukraine.

Responsibilities:

• Provide the Team Leader and experts with any administrative and logistics support for a successful implementation of their activities and missions;
• Coordinate the preparation of project meetings, workshops, missions (in Ukraine or abroad);
• Coordinate the project activities or missions with the local representatives on behalf of the experts;
• Collect, store and disseminate the project information among the team of experts, and if needed among the regional and governmental stakeholders;
• Ensure a thorough and regular collection of financial and administrative documents (invoices, timesheets, other supporting documents);
• Support the Project Manager in his daily duties to ensure a proper implementation of the project.

Required profile Training:

• Administrative / financial management / accounting background

Professional experience:

• At least 2 years on a similar position. 

Knowledge and skills:

• Organizational and coordination skills;
• Excellent communication and writing skills;
• Familiarity with contracts and other projects' documentation;
• Self-motivation, attention to details, proactivity, ability to work in a team;
• Interest in transport policy of Ukraine would be an advantage.

Languages:

• English is compulsory.

Other:

• Excel is required.