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 is the entry level position for program work at IRI, and provides administrative and programmatic support for current and developing programs on the MENA Regional portfolio.
Position Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in political science, international relations or related field.
0-1 year of experience in international development or related field
Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint required.
Excellent writing, research and communication skills.
Working knowledge of the MENA region politics required.
Familiarity with procurement regulations preferred.
Advanced written and spoken Arabic or French skills strongly preferred
Experience living or working abroad preferred, particularly in the MENA region.
Primary Functions & Responsibilities:
Monitors, analyzes, and reports on relevant political developments in designated country
Drafts quarterly, semi-annual, final and other relevant reports for funders
Drafts, edits and summarizes weekly reports for internal and funder audiences
Tracks and follows-up on pending procurement requests, approvals and monitoring once approved, including processing payments
Assists in monitoring project spending and projecting costs; cross-references with project spending reports on a monthly basis and interacts with appropriate Project Accountant and other Accounting staff
Compiles and facilitates submission of contract packages for program activities
Serves as point of contact for RFP solicitations and compiles submitted materials for the RFP evaluation process and other procurement items
Updates program databases, contract trackers, etc.
Maintains project site and documents on IRI’s internal SharePoint system
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, tweets, etc.
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
Provides logistical support for DC meetings and events for the Regional Division, as needed
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 (optional)
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Required
Bachelors or better in Political Science or related field.
Experience
Required
Less than 1 year: • Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint required. • Excellent writing, research and communication skills. • Working knowledge of the MENA region politics required. • Familiarity with procurement regulations preferred. • Advanced written and spoken Arabic or French skills strongly preferred • Experience living or working abroad preferred, particularly in the MENA region.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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