Project Assistant

1 month ago

Washington, United States Equal Access International Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary:

Project Assistant ( Temporary position)

Equal Access International (EAI) – a non-governmental organization (NGO) headquartered in Washington, D.C. – partners with communities around the world to co-create sustainable solutions utilizing community engagement and participatory media and technology. With funding from bi-laterals, multi-laterals, foundations, and individual donors, EAI has a 20-year track record implementing social change projects around the world and currently operates through 12 country programs across Asia and East and West Africa.

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

This is a temporary position through December 31, 2024, based in Washington, D.C., with the possibility of extension based on performance, and/or business needs. This position is typically full-time (40 hours a week). Project Assistants provide program management backstopping to EAI's programs team. This includes administrative, financial, technical, and research support based on projects’ needs. Projects Assistants are responsible for travel logistics, drafting reports and program-related content, reviewing financial reports, and preparing contracts. This role offers the opportunity to develop program management skills and learn about regions and technical areas.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Program Manager or Senior Program Officer, the Project Assistant will support the Securing Nigerian Communities project, implemented in Nigeria.

 

Overall

  • Work closely with Program Manager or Senior Program Officer to support timely and quality implementation of projects.
  • Write regular program updates and communication pieces for both internal and external audiences.

 

Project Administration

  • Support contract-related procurement, subcontracting, expenditure, and budget monitoring, long-term and short-term personnel, travel, and report and success story drafting.
  • Performs other project and contract administration duties as required.

 

Financial

  • Review financial reports and identify potential issues (missing documents, etc.).

 

Technical & Business Development

  • Serve in a supporting role for proposals such as drafting short sections and budget notes.
  • Provide support to research efforts, by copy editing/formatting documents, conducting background research, etc.

 

Project Compliance

  • Contribute to ensuring compliance with EAI policies, and processes, and USG rules and regulations to help monitor project and backstopping compliance.

 

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change based on organizational needs.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no direct reports.

 

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably related to International Relations, Development, Political Science, or Communications.

 

EXPERIENCE

  • 0-1 year of relevant experience (including internships)
  • Demonstrated interest in West Africa and/or Sub-Saharan Africa

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