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Position Summary
The Program Associate will provide day-to-day project administration and logistical support pertaining to MENA programs. This position is based in Washington, DC and reports to the Director for MENA programs.
Minimum Qualifications
We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history and desired salary (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position) to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing 2012-108 PA MENA. 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.
EOE M/F/D/V
Position Summary
The Program Associate will provide day-to-day project administration and logistical support pertaining to MENA programs. This position is based in Washington, DC and reports to the Director for MENA programs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, or related field
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Minimum six months related experience or combination of education, training, and experience
Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, Arabic, or French, both verbally and in writing - Strong knowledge of human rights principles and mechanisms, and understanding of democracy promotion
- Strong understanding of history, culture, politics and regional dynamics of the MENA region, and expertise in North Africa
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Experience living and/or working in the MENA region or extensive travel to the region
Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multi task to meet tight deadlines
Ability to apply superb attention to detail and consistently produce timely and error free work - Ability to accept and complete administrative tasks with a great attitude
- Ability to collaborate with others and successfully work as an effective team member
- Ability to consistently apply good judgment in problem solving and decision making
- Strong ability to apply interpersonal skills, and successfully work in a diverse and multicultural environment and with stakeholders in the region
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and meet all goals and deadlines
- Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times
- Exhibit high work standard, adherence to procedures, and responsibility for assigned tasks
- Contribute to the preparation of contracts, MOUs, letters of agreement, and other contractual documents, and ensure that the objectives and terms of agreement are met
- Demonstrate strong desire for excellence, and desire to inspire others to attain professional excellence
- Maintain relevant financial and program administration databases
- Produce financial reports, maintain tracking expenditures, and draft budgets
- Process payment requests and business expense reports
- Conduct research, write first drafts, and contribute to proposal development and other fund-raising activities
- Organize participant travel and logistics to the region, including purchasing airline tickets, ground transportation, accommodation, procuring visas, and briefing staff on relevant issues
- Work closely with team members to coordinate events
- Lliaise with participants and partners
- Other related duties as assigned.
- 100% employer-paid dental insurance
- 100% employer-paid health insurance; or generously subsidized depending on plan and coverage
- 100% employer paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
- 100% employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with generous matching funds with 2 year 100% vesting schedule
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursable expenses
- Transportation pre-tax payroll deduction for metro, and garage parking in DC
- Generous paid vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement for graduate studies
- And much more……
We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history and desired salary (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position) to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing 2012-108 PA MENA. 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.
EOE M/F/D/V
