The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) is a non-partisan American public policy and grantmaking institution, dedicated to promoting better understanding and cooperation between North America and Europe on transatlantic and global issues.

Title: Program Assistant

Location: Bucharest, Romania

Department: Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation

Reports to: Director, Black Sea Trust

Position will be available for a one year contract with the possibility of extension depending upon availability of further funding.

GMF's Bucharest office is seeking a program assistant to assist with its grant portfolio related to Eurasia. This office acts as headquarters for the Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation (BST), which is funding programs that strengthen cross-border ties, civic participation, democratic governance, and the rule of law in the wider Black Sea region. The broad goals of the Black Sea Trust include building trust among citizens in their public institutions and to strengthen this critical set of institutions; affirming the value of citizen participation in the democratic process; and fostering regional, cross-border ties in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.

Key areas of responsibility:

** Assist BST staff with grantmaking process and procedures

** Conduct primary research on Black Sea issues

** Assist with the organization of events related to the portfolio

** Assist BST and GMF staff in their activities in the region

** Other responsibilities related to the goal of the job, as required by the supervisor.

Qualifications and requirements:

** Fluency in English and Russian

** Good writing skills

** Disciplined, organized, responsible

** Works well against deadlines

** Multitasking skills

** Bachelor's degree

** Willingness to relocate to Bucharest.

Salary will commensurate with experience.

To be considered, please submit your Curriculum Vitae, including salary expectations, and cover letter by e-mail to: BlackSeaTrust@gmfus.org by November 7, 2013. Please mention "PA Eurasia" in the Subject line. No phone calls, please.

GMF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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