Nathan Associates Inc. is hiring an Operations Associate for USAID Moldova Institutional and Structural Reforms Activity (MISRA)

USAID Moldova Institutional and Structural Reforms Activity (MISRA)

Scope of Work

Position:                                 Operations Associate

Location:                                Chisinau, Moldova

Period of Performance:        present to April 2027

Background

The USAID Moldova Institutional and Structural Reform Activity (MISRA) is a five-year project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Nathan Associates Inc. MISRA’s objective is to stimulate a sustainable and inclusive recovery from the regional crisis, improve the institutional, business, and trade enabling environment in Moldova by supporting Moldova’s public institutions and the private sector to accelerate the implementation of trade liberalization mechanisms, adopt structural and investment climate reforms, accelerate financial sector reforms, improve economic governance in the public sector, and enhance strategic communications between the private and public actors. MISRA builds on prior and ongoing USAID and US Government activities in the business enabling environment and trade facilitation space to strengthen Moldova’s economic growth and resilience, and by doing so, increase transparency and accountability.

Responsibilities and Tasks

The Operations Associate will support office administration, in coordination with other staff, including:

• Schedule and set up meetings and events, welcome guests, and help respond to email and telephone calls
• Support office communications and correspondence
• Manage small procurements, office contracts, and payments for travel, hotels, leases, hotels, vendors, maintenance, supplies, etc.
• Recordkeeping, including of inventory, recruitment, hiring, invoices, correspondence, etc.
• Monitor compliance with project policies and rules
• Other tasks as assigned by the Director of Operations consistent with this scope of work

Reporting

The Operations Associate will report to the Director of Operations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• University degree required
• Problem-solving and organizational skills
• Readiness to work collaboratively in a multi-cultural business environment
• Inter-personal skills and capacity to collaborate in a multi-cultural business environment
• Written and verbal skills in English and Romanian preferred (We work in an English-speaking environment, and we will support candidates who are ready to learn to work better in English.)

How to Apply

We welcome your CV and cover letter at Moldovajobs@nathaninc.com. Please apply by February 28, with “Operations Associate” in the subject line. This position will remain open until filled.