Program Assistant

2 weeks ago

Washington, United States RPStaffing Full time

RPStaffing is conducting an immediate confidential search for the Program Associate for International Relations with a major global organization based in Washington, D.C. Apply today for immediate consideration.



***Candidates must be currently living in the Washington DC area***


Job Title: Program Assistant

Status: Full-Time

Hybrid Model: Mostly remote, occasional day onsite

Office Location: Washington, D.C.

Benefits: Offered if converted to a permanent position

This role will support work engaging partners around the world and expanding knowledge and awareness of the organizations concepts as well as supporting a US State Department-funded project combining emerging technology objectives.

  • Analyze, research, and develop familiarity with thematic issues in the political and economic landscape of selected countries, such technology, political events that open windows of opportunity, and other initiatives.
  • Create and maintain a variety of programs, financial, correspondence, and contract files.
  • Coordinate with other staff and contractors, partner organizations, businesses, and government and civil society leaders in target countries.
  • Collaborate with the Director and PO to ensure timely processing of payment requests, grant agreements and modifications, documents for signature, narrative, and financial reports, etc.
  • Coordinate international travel arrangements and local meeting logistics for staff, consultants, and program participants, including processing expense reports.
  • Collaborate with multiple departments to achieve programmatic goals, including Communications, Grants and Finance, Policy and Program Learning, and other regional teams.
  • Working together with other staff and contractors, support the drafting of donor concept notes, proposals, reports, and correspondence; and design activities that support project objectives.
  • Contribute to external communications, including blogs, podcasts, and other publications to advance thought leadership on program approaches, and technology.
  • Monitor current events, including political and economic changes in US policy priorities, and assess the impact on ongoing and planned projects.
  • Contribute to an organizational culture of innovation, integrity, and high performance.
  • Adhere to appropriate NED, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and donor policies and procedures

Qualifications:

  • Required: Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields is required: International Relations, International Business, Economic Development, or Public Policy. Master’s degree is a plus, but not required.
  • One to two years of administrative office experience strongly preferred. Additional degrees/education will be accepted in place of work experience.
  • Project management experience supporting international development programs preferred.
  • Experience working with USAID/NED/DoS funded programs a plus.
  • Strong financial acumen and ability to develop and monitor project budgets
  • Experience supporting projects funded by a variety of US and non-US donors preferred
  • Excellent English writing, communications, and presentation skills
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and cross-cultural communication skills
  • Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks with limited supervision in a fast-paced, global environment.


The preceding description was prepared by RPStaffing and is subject to change. This has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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