Program Associate – Southern Africa 162 views

International Republican Institute is looking for Program Associate – Southern Africa

Location: Washington DC, USA

Job Type: Full-time

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 the Southern Africa region (to include Zimbabwe, Angola, Zambia, Mozambique – exact country portfolio to be dependent on existing funding and specific staffing needs).

Position Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in political science, international relations, conflict management, 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 Southern Africa region a plus.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

• Tracks and follows-up on pending procurement requests, approvals and monitoring once approved, including processing payments
• Assist in monitoring project spending and projecting costs
• Drafts quarterly, semi-annual, final, and other relevant reports for funders
• Edit and summarize weekly reports for internal and funder audiences
• Compiles and facilitates submission of contract packages
• Updates program databases, contract trackers, etc.
• Compiles briefing books for trainers
• Maintains project site and documents
• Provides logistical support for DC meetings and events for the Regional Division
• Supports IRI’s communication strategy including IRI’s branding and outreach plans on projects assigned, including drafts and updates program summaries and other outreach materials, drafts web stories/blogs, tweets, etc.
• Regularly reads about political developments in countries assigned and contributes toward summarizing/analysing these developments in quarterly reports, proposals, and memos for division leadership and/or the Front Office.
• Assists with program monitoring and evaluation (M&E), including participating in regular M&E calls, tracking compliance with Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan, and identifying where adjustments need to be made
• Participates in program design and strategy brainstorming sessions
• Participates in business development, such as in writing proposal portions and drafting budgets
• Participates in cross functional teams and initiatives
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelors or better in Political Science or related field.

Experience:

• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint required.
• Excellent writing, research, and communication skills.
• International experience preferred.
• Knowledge of/experience working on issues in Southern Africa region a plus

Interested candidates please apply.