Program Associate- Greater Internet Freedom

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Come join a team of dynamic colleagues and partners who are passionate about promoting digital rights and Internet freedom. Internews’ Global Technology Program is seeking a full-time Program Associate to support our efforts to promote digital safety for human rights defenders and vulnerable populations across the globe. This is a unique, multi-faceted, entry-level role that offers the opportunity to develop administrative and project management skills and build your understanding of how human rights and technology intersect. Program Associates in Internews’ Global Technology Program participate in the direct implementation of publicly-funded foreign assistance programs for human rights defenders.

This position will specifically support a new, three year, global Internet Freedom initiative funded by USAID. Based on the belief that internet freedom benefits everyone, the global internet freedom consortium has launched a 3-year initiative to enhance digital security for civil society and media organizations, engage citizens in internet governance debates, and advance human rights online. By supporting localized internet freedom initiatives within a global, community-based internet freedom strategy, the Consortium will construct strong local and regional bulwarks against a rising wave of digital authoritarianism. The effort will place regional and local organizations at the forefront of the fight to preserve an open, interoperable, reliable, and secure Internet.

The Program Associate provides administrative and technical assistance for programs under the supervision of the Chief of Party. The Program Associate is a full-time position and will be expected to perform tasks requiring prior experience, education or training.

LOGISTICS

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Internews’ Headquarters offices are currently closed, and staff are working remotely until at least 1 July 2021. This is a remote-first position.

All remote candidates will be considered; however, you must have work authorization in your location that does not require sponsorship from Internews. Additionally, there are locations in which Internews is not able to support fully remote work.

OUR COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING A CULTURE OF BELONGING

We are an organization of dynamic, mission-driven individuals who are passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents, and non-parents, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations and socio-economic backgrounds. We are EEO employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.

DAY-TO-DAY TASKS will include:
Project Administration and Finance

Assist in the hiring and onboarding processes of GIF personal service contractors (PSCs);

Complete GIF’s monthly credit card reconciliations in a timely manner;

Assist the Program Manager and subgrants team with partner budget reviews and revisions;

Complete vetting of GIF partners;

Assist in expense reimbursements and wire transfer requests;

Assist in reviewing GIF partners’ quarterly financial reports;

Ensure program implementation complies with funder requirements and Internews’ policies and procedures.

Writing and Research

Assist the Senior Program Associate in drafting the quarterly report narrative for review by the GIF team;

Assist in the development of the GIF annual work plan;

Conduct background desk research when required;

Assist in documenting and keeping records of all project-related materials;

Assist in the finalization and optimization of MEL data entry forms alongside GIF’s MEL Specialist;

Communication and Coordination

Ensure GIF team members stay up to date on tasks, especially those that need follow-up;

Ensure external partners submit deliverables in a timely manner;

Coordinate travel and logistics;

Email drafting for Consortium and USAID correspondence;

Assist the team in ensuring meetings are documented via meeting minutes.

Technology

Daily use and updating of Airtable trackers for staying on top of internal program management and administrative deadlines;

Assist in the management of the GIF Slack space for the Consortium;

Utilize collaboration tools, such as Miroboard, across teams within GTP and the Consortium;

Assist in managing subscriptions to all GIF software.

Values and Flexibility

In all duties, an understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values;

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
Required

Relevant university degree

Proven organization skills, with exceptional attention to detail

Proven ability to operate effectively in a multicultural environment

Professional-level fluency in English.

Preferred

Interest in the intersection of technology and human rights, especially internet freedom issues

Field/International experience

Experience with event planning and/or arranging logistics for project implementation abroad

Proficiency in Consortium languages others than English, particularly Russian and/or languages of Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and/or Southeast Asia.

Superior writing and editing skills

Superior analytical ability

Superior communication and presentation skills

Experience with online project management tools such as Airtable, Trello/MS Planner, Miroboard, etc.

Experience with communications platforms such as Slack or MS Teams

Experience managing complex travel arrangements

Experience in supporting events management

Experience with proposal development

Familiarity with US Government rules and regulations

This position is being offered and hired by Internews Network. Benefits will be consistent with Internews Network’s offerings and will be reviewed during the hiring process. Additional information can be found on our About Working for Internews page.

Internews Network is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. Internews does not discriminate based on race, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.