Location: Washington, DC
Position Summary
The Program Associate will join our growing Europe and Eurasia team to provide programmatic and administrative support to a range of current and new projects in the region. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly-motivated rising international development professional who seeks to build their program management, research, and analysis skills by working on complex projects in constantly changing environments. This position is based in Washington, DC (remote until September 2021) and reports to a Program Officer.
This position is currently funded through the end of December 2021 and is thus temporary. Conversion to regular full-time position is possible if future funding is secured.
Time is of essence for this position, so qualified candidates should apply as soon as possible.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, public affairs, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
Two years of professional experience in a large nonprofit or international development company, or a similar combination of education, training, and professional background.
Professional or academic experience in/on the Eurasia region highly desired. Experience living and working in the region preferred.
Strong ability to communicate effectively and professionally in English and Russian, both verbally and in writing, is an absolute requirement.
Demonstrated knowledge of human rights principles and mechanisms. Appreciation of and commitment to supporting democratic transformations is a must.
Knowledge of basic accounting principles and grant-related compliance requirements. Experience with USG compliance tasks preferred.
Mastery of MS Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word. High degree of comfort with spreadsheets and data analysis required; experience working with budgets and accounting data highly desired.
Impeccable grammar and proven copy-editing skills, including visual document formatting, required.
Experience coordinating travel logistics for multiple travelers at a time, organizing meetings, and arranging public events.
High degree of comfort in regular networking, creating new and nurturing established relationships with multiple stakeholders.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment, take on responsibility, and meet all goals and deadlines.
Meticulous attention to detail, ability to plan and organize work and track progress both of individual tasks and team efforts.
Proactive, self-starter attitude and ability to deal with difficult situations maturely.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Take the lead on the day-to-day implementation of specific project activities and tasks, as assigned.
Work closely with other team members and field staff on the implementation of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Coordinate activity implementation with field offices, local partners, and contracted vendors.
Serve as the primary POC for subgrantees on financial reporting and compliance. Conduct and document contract procurement.
Conduct desk research for policy analyses, assessments, proposals, budget narratives, news updates, etc.
Draft regular narrative reports on project activities for donors. Liaise with other program staff and program partners to obtain the necessary information.
Assist in the development and updating of regional and country-specific program strategies.
Closely monitor project expenditures and liaise with other program staff and Finance Department to resolve discrepancies.
Draft activity and project budgets; conduct cost-price analyses for proposed expenditures in the U.S. and in the field.
Prepare expense reports and payment requests in a timely fashion; track their processing.
Conduct media monitoring in English and local languages for news pertinent to the Eurasia region and produce a regular internal news digest.
Provide field office backstopping support as required.
Schedule and arrange meetings and events, and liaise with internal and external contacts appropriately.
Assist with travel plans including flight and hotel research and booking, travel authorization, visa applications, etc.
Create, maintain, and update databases for contacts, vendors and others as assigned.
Participate in cross-team initiatives and internal learning and evaluation exercises.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting with a low level of noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder may differ from those outlined in the job description and that other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job. Freedom House may add, change, or remove essential and other duties at any time.
Qualified and Interested Applicants
We invite qualified candidates to complete an online application and submit a resume, and cover letter with salary history and desired salary (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position).
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. without any restrictions need apply.
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