United States of America: Program Associate, Education Programs Division

Organization: International Research and Exchanges Board
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 19 Dec 2014

Program Associate, Education Programs Division

Location: Washington, DC

Division: EPD

Reports To: Program Officer

Position Summary

IREX seeks an entry-level Program Associate for its Education Programs Division to provide support for its education programs for young African professionals.

Duties & Responsibilities

· Provide administrative and logistical support to education programs;

· Assist in managing relationships with partner institutions, including universities, corporate, non-profit, and government partners and vendors;

· Process and maintain financial records;

· Track a wide range of information and data, maintaining accuracy and completeness;

· Coordinate and track vendor payments and sub-grants review, awards, payment, and reporting processes;

· Produce and revise program materials and reports; and

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· Experience with and interest in international exchange and professional training/development programs;

· Knowledge of and experience with project design, grant management, and proposal development;

· Knowledge of project finance and budgeting practices;

· Excellent cross-cultural and interpersonal communication skills;

· Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills;

· Demonstrated computer skills, including Excel and Web 2.0 tools;

· International study, work, or living experience preferred; and

· Knowledge of a foreign language preferred, particularly French, Portuguese, Swahili, and/or African regional languages.

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