Programme Assistant – Eurasia Region

About the role

The European Endowment for Democracy is seeking a detail‑oriented Programme Assistant to support its Eurasia portfolio. Based in Brussels, you will work closely with the Eurasia Programme Manager to manage the full grant‑making cycle, from application assessment to grantee support and reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Support the assessment of incoming grant applications and communicate with applicants during the review process.
• Monitor the progress of ongoing initiatives, review narrative reports and extract field insights.
• Assist in drafting donor reports and internal programme documentation.
• Organise grantee exchanges, learning sessions and community‑building activities.
• Provide logistical support for programme‑related events in Brussels and the region.
• Undertake outreach and monitoring missions as needed.
• Stay up‑to‑date with political developments relevant to EED’s work in Eurasia.

Required profile

• University degree in political or social sciences, international affairs, law, development or a related field.
• At least two years of full‑time professional experience in civil‑society projects or programmes.
• Full professional fluency in English and Russian (Russian will be tested during interview).
• Organised, focused and able to manage multiple timelines.
• Clear communicator with high personal and professional integrity.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to democratic change in a challenging region.
• Work with a smart, international and diverse team.
• Competitive gross salary of approximately €3,804 per month plus benefits.
• Two‑year fixed‑term contract with possible extension.