The Program Specialist (PS) works collaboratively with the Program Advancement (PA) team, the technical arm of the organization, by providing efficient support to PA initiatives, operations and administration. The PS will specifically support two or more of the following areas: Natural Resource Management, Livelihoods, Governance, and/or general PA operations.
The PS reports to a Director on the Program Advancement team.
Specific Duties:
The PS provides support to the program advancement function by:
• Conducting research and writing on relevant topics as assigned
• Contributing to development of technical briefs, reports and marketing materials
• Maintaining good knowledge of project portfolio in assigned technical area(s)
• Providing assistance in preparing PA’s inputs into proposals and new business opportunities
• Participating in strategy and design meetings as appropriate
• Updating and maintaining content on SharePoint and shared drives
• Ensuring high-quality technical briefs, program descriptions, case studies, and other relevant documents are posted to internal and external websites
• Scheduling meetings, as requested, and taking and disseminating meeting notes
• Participating in external meetings and events and preparing and disseminating meeting summaries
• Supporting the Communities of Practice as assigned
• Providing operational and administrative support as needed
• Participating in Program Advancement team-wide meetings and initiatives
• Traveling to country offices to provide support as needed
• Other related tasks
Minimum Qualifications
BA in related field
Ability to travel regularly and on short-notice
Preference for:
• Master’s Degree in relevant field
• Work experience in international development or a developing country
• A demonstrated interest in at least one of the following technical areas: Natural Resource Management, Livelihoods or Governance
• High energy and ability to multitask
• Attention to detail and deadline oriented
• Fluency in English and at least one other language
Skills and Abilities
Behavioral Competencies
• Promote shared success
• Driven by curiosity
• Exercise discernment
• Take action with conviction
Leadership
• Ability to sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with internal colleagues and contacts in donor and peer organizations
• Basic understanding of Pact’s strategy and how this position contributes to the greater good
• Commitment to consistently work within internal processes and procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to engage in corporate initiatives as requested
Project/Task Management
• Good planning and time management skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to problem-solve
• Ability to multitask, adapting to frequently changing priorities
• Good negotiating and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work across teams with competing priorities
Technical Skills
• Basic experience in one of Pact’s technical areas (NRM, Livelihoods or Governance) or a support function
• Basic knowledge of current trends and key issues in international development
• Competence using common desktop applications
To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org
