United States of America: Program Associate

Organization: Sayara Strategies
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 19 Nov 2014

Program Associate

BACKGROUND:

Since 2003, Sayara has applied innovative solutions to complex communications, development and stabilization problems throughout Afghanistan. Founded by Afghan and international strategic communication specialists, Sayara is renowned for its unique approach to strategic communications that utilizes in-depth local knowledge, regional networks and robust research designs. Sayara is, above all, an Afghan company committed to the development of the local civil society and economy. Our social and economic responsibility towards Afghanistan’s development is paramount to every decision.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The selected candidate will support a portfolio of Afghanistan based communication projects funded by a variety of donors. The candidate may also be asked on an intermittent basis to be involved in business development, including proposal writing, budgeting, strategy development, etc. The daily responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

· Support Afghanistan-based program teams in development program strategies, frameworks and implementation plans.

· Write client ready program reports.

· Edit reports written in the field by non-native English speakers.

· Clean databases and conduct M&E data analysis.

· Organize institutional files.

· Work in a dynamic environment with multiple remote teams.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Experience writing reports; strong editing capabilities.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Given the heavy reporting requirements of this position, native English speaker required.

· Willingness to work flexible hours, with potential travel to Afghanistan.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Knowledge of the donor industry and experience writing proposals.

· Foreign language skills (particular emphasis on Arabic, Dari, Pashto, or Urdu).

· Background in research.

· Previous experience in the communication field.

REPORTING LINES:

The Program Associate reports to the Chief Strategy Officer.

DURATION:

Full-time position. The incumbent will be offered a six months external services consultant contract.

LOCATION:

This position is based in Washington, DC.

How to apply:

Please send an introductory email and CV to bushrawarzi@sayarastrategies.com. Subject line of the email should be "Program Associate – " and then the applicant's name. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.