Program Associate- Africa

DAY-TO-DAY TASKS will include:

Work with other HQ staff and field teams to edit quarterly and annual narrative project reports, as well as annual work plans;
Assist the Africa team with proposal development (research, writing, proofreading);
Provide project field staff with support such as research and correspondence;
Compile monthly e-newsletter on Africa programs;
Develop and maintain up-to-date briefing and communications materials for Africa programs;
Coordinate and edit impact stories to be posted on the Internews global website;
Assist Regional Program Managers with recruitments especially for field office recruitments (Shortlisting, organizing calls, reference checks, question grids);
Coordinate and organize Africa PMUs online platform management (HIVE & EGNYTE);
Support various monitoring, evaluation and learning activities, as needed, including data collection, reviewing quarterly data reporting, and liaising with country/project teams on specific project M&E tasks;
Other duties as assigned;
Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values.

QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
Required

5 years professional experience in international affairs (or related field), media experience, including experience living, working, or studying in Africa;
Competence in story telling ability;
Native English, professional proficiency in written and spoken French preferred;
Excellent oral communication and presentation skills;
Experience with MS Excel, Word and Power Point;
Proven organization skills, with attention to detail;
Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize with a shifting workload;
Proven ability to operate effectively in a multicultural environment;
Relevant university degree.

Preferred
Note: Candidates who do not have these preferred qualifications, but are interested and willing to learn, are encouraged to apply.

Experience with proposal writing for government donors;
Experience with financial management and familiarity with USAID rules and regulations;
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and other desktop publishing software a plus;
Experience with event planning and/or arranging logistics for project implementation abroad;
Experience preparing expense reports and budgets.

Apply via :

phf.tbe.taleo.net