Program Associate - Central Africa
Company: (IRI) International Republican Institute
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Every employee of IRI is responsible for carrying out the
Mission of IRI and demonstrating the Core Values in their day to
day operations. The Core Values, which are IRI's foundational
building blocks include: Excellence - We believe in quality results
delivered by investing in people. -Freedom- We believe in
exploration and experimentation to be agile and responsive.
-Respect- -We believe in trust, empathy and empowering people.
-Teamwork- -We believe in diversity, inclusion and the power of
global collaboration. -Transparency- We believe in open
communication and clear decision-making. -Accountability- -We
believe in personal responsibility as the foundation of success.
The Program Associate (PA) is the entry level position for program
work at IRI and provides administrative and programmatic support
for current and developing programs in Central Africa including the
Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo
among others.Position Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree in political science, international
relations, African affairs, or related field
- 0-1 year of experience in international development, African
affairs, or related field
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
required
- Excellent writing, research, and communication skills
- International experience preferred
- Knowledge of/experience working on issues in Central Africa
and/or sub-Saharan Africa more broadly
- French language proficiency a plusPrimary Functions &
Responsibilities:
- Tracks and follows-up on pending procurement requests,
approvals and monitoring once approved, including processing
payments
- Assists in projecting program costs and monitoring project
spending
- Contributes to quarterly, semi-annual, final, and other
relevant reports for funders
- Edits and summarizes weekly reports for internal and funder
audiences
- Coordinates submission of contract packages
- Compiles briefing books for trainers
- Maintains project site and documents
- Provides logistical support for DC meetings and events
- Supports IRI's communication strategy including IRI's branding
and outreach plans on projects assigned by drafting and updating
program summaries, web stories/blogs, tweets, etc.
- Follows political developments in countries assigned and
contributes toward summarizing/analyzing content in quarterly
reports and proposals
- Assists with program monitoring and evaluation (M&E),
including participating in regular M&E calls, tracking
compliance, and identifying where adjustments need to be made
- Participates in program design and strategy brainstorming
sessions
- Participates in business development, such as in writing
portions of proposals and drafting budgets
- Participates in cross functional teams and initiatives
- Performs other duties as
assigned.QualificationsEducationRequiredBachelors or better in
Political Science or related field.ExperienceRequiredLess than 1
year: 0-1 year of experience in international development, African
affairs, or related fieldUndergraduate degree in political science,
international relations, African affairs, or related field Equal
Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other
manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they
have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the
pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have
access to the compensation information of other employees or
applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot
disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals
who do not otherwise have access to compensation information,
unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or
charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding,
hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the
employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to
furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Keywords: (IRI) International Republican Institute, Washington DC , Program Associate - Central Africa, Other , Washington, DC
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