Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 Sep 2014
Program Associate-Francophone AfricaLocation: United StatesDivision: Program Management Status: DC-Based Full Time Position Number: 14:155 Project Description: IFES’ Africa Department is looking for a French-speaking Program Associate who will provide day-to-day support and backstopping to a variety of projects in the Francophone Africa division (Central and West Africa). Working closely with the Program team, the Program Associate will contribute to the administrative, financial, contractual, and technical aspects of the program implementation. This is an entry level position to program work at IFES. Job Responsibilities: Job duties include, but are not limited to:
•Provide daily financial, technical, and administrative support to the project team in the field offices and in IFES headquarters;
•Support project consultants and staff by developing and monitoring agreements and facilitating payment requests;
•Assist with coordinating travel and logistics;
•Review and process project-related documentation including wire transfers, invoices, and ensuring transactions are properly undertaken and field office operational needs are met;
•Support the preparation, tracking, and realignment of project budgets and support the preparation of narrative and financial reports;
•Create and maintain well-organized and current electronic and hardcopy project files;
•Acquire intimate familiarity with contract requirements, deliverables and budgets;
•Maintain working knowledge of organization administrative, financial systems, and operating procedures;
•Assist in the translation of contracts, reports, and financial support documents from French to English and English to French;
•May travel on a limited basis to the field in support of project activities. Qualifications: The position requires excellent administrative skills, attention to detail, flexibility, resourcefulness, and the ability to assume varied responsibilities, often with minimal supervision. The Program Associate must be exceptionally organized and able to fulfill a variety of roles often on short notice. Other requirements include:
•BS/BA with 1 to 2 years experience preferably in international development or related field
•Verbal and written fluency in French and English required
•Experienced with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
•Internship experience with NGO and/or non-profit organization
•Ability to prioritize, take direction and multi task
•Sensitivity to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
•Ability to work in a culturally diverse team
Preference will be given to candidates with international experience, especially in Africa, and a demonstrated commitment to international development in the sub-Saharan Africa region.
To Apply:
You must go tohttp:www.ifes.org/ to the Careers section and apply online. Applications are only accepted in this way. Make sure you upload all papers together (ie. cover letter and application, etc.).Resumes are only reviewed and accepted if submitted through our careers page.
How to apply:
To Apply:
You must go tohttp:www.ifes.org/ to the Careers section and apply online. Applications are only accepted in this way. Make sure you upload all papers together (ie. cover letter and application, etc.).Resumes are only reviewed and accepted if submitted through our careers page.
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