ALDA is looking for an Assistant to Local Democracy Agency Dnipropetrovsk region Delegate based in Dnipro (Ukraine), starting as soon as possible.

ALDA – The European Association for Local Democracy is dedicated to the promotion of good governance and citizen participation at the local level. ALDA in particular focuses on activities that facilitate cooperation between local authorities and civil society. It was established at the initiative of the Council of Europe’s Congress of Local and Regional Authorities to coordinate and support the network of Local Democracy Agencies. ALDA developed into one of the strongest stakeholders in the field of cooperation between local authorities and civil society engaged in the promotion of local democracy and active citizenship. For more information, please see our website: www.alda-europe.eu 

Since the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, ALDA has implemented its Flagship Initiative on Ukraine LDAs, and LDA Dnipropetrovsk region is being established as part of it. The general objective of the current position is to assist the LDA Dnipropetrovsk region Delegate, which includes partnership animation, organization of thematic events and partner meetings, implementation, and follow-up on LDA projects’ activities.

 

Terms of Reference

Responsibilities

Partnership Animation:

– Supporting proactive communication and engagement with Ukrainian and EU LDA partners.

– Assisting in organizing online and offline partner meetings and drafting minutes of the meetings.

– Aiding in organizing the annual partner meeting of LDA Dnipropetrovsk region and preparing all necessary documents for partners to make decisions on upcoming activities (activity report, program of activities, financial situation, etc.).

Administration:

– Assisting in office administration (registration of the LDA and connected processes).

– Supporting staff management and administrative tasks.

Project Implementation and Reporting:

– Assisting in the implementation and follow-up of LDA projects.

– Helping organize online and offline events.

– Providing logistical support.

– Drafting agendas, event reports, and lists of participants for project reporting.

– Drafting official documents, letters, social media posts, and articles.

– Providing administrative support for contract drafting and liaising with the ALDA Financial Department.

Fundraising:

– Monitoring funding opportunities for LDA Dnipropetrovsk region and drafting project proposals.

– Liaising with the Programmes & Development Unit of ALDA for programme development for LDA Dnipropetrovsk region.

– Supporting the drafting and submission of LDA Dnipropetrovsk region proposals.

Communication and Visibility:

– Preparing posts, news, and presentations.

– Contributing to the visibility of LDA Dnipropetrovsk region activities, notably through maintaining a website where all information regarding the LDA is available and at least one social media account.

– Assisting in the setup of the communication infrastructure of LDA Dnipropetrovsk region in the Ukrainian language with the support of the ALDA Communications Department.

Other:

– Drafting invitations, briefs, and budgets.

– Sending invitations and maintaining communication with stakeholders.

Modalities of Work

The Assistant to Local Democracy Agency Dnipropetrovsk region Delegate will be selected collectively by ALDA and LDA Dnipropetrovsk region. The candidate will work under the supervision of the LDA Dnipropetrovsk region Delegate. The candidate will assist in preparing the request for LDA Label annually.

The assignment may include travel both in the region and across Ukraine, as well as in the EU.

Elegibility

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in social sciences (international relations, political science, European Studies, or similar).
  • Solid knowledge of the Ukrainian political system and Ukraine-EU relations.
    At least 1 year of relevant professional experience in a similar field.
  • Excellent knowledge of English and Ukrainian languages is required; German, French or Italian would be considered an asset.
  • Excellent drafting skills, including project proposals, analytical pieces, diplomatic communication, and policy documents.
  • Capacity to draft budgets in Excel and work in Canva.
  • Capacity to organize online (e.g., webinars on Zoom) and offline events.
  • Confident user of Google Workspace (Drive, Gmail, Spreadsheets, Google Docs).
  • Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel in particular).
  • Ability to work in a team as well as individually.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Work autonomy and proactivity.

Terms of Contract

The contract is meant to be stipulated for a duration of 6 months, renewable, and includes a probation period of 2 months. The contract may have a renewal. 

The Assistant to Local Democracy Agency Dnipropetrovsk region Delegate must be based in Ukraine (ideally in Dnipro) but will work from home outside of scheduled meetings and events. 

The position consists of a part-time position. 

The contract is a consultancy contract. The salary range is between 500-600 €/month, based on the experience and qualifications of the candidate. 

Application Procedure

Interested applicants should fill in the following form, attaching a Letter of Intent and Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English, as requested.

Applications can be sent until the 4th October 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews will take place the following days.

APPLY HERE: https://www.alda-europe.eu/call/assistant-to-lda-dnipro/

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