POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Program Associate I – Civic Engagement and Social Equity
Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is recruiting applicants for the position of Program Associate I for its Civic Engagement and Social Equity (CESE) Unit within the Civil Society & Education (CSE) Group. The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described in the attached position description.
GENERAL:
Winrock is a recognized leader in U.S. and international development with a focus on social and environmental issues. As a mission driven, field-based organization, we believe that sustainable development is inclusive and that complex challenges require integrated solutions. Winrock embraces continuous quality improvement and a culture of impact, accountability and entrepreneurship.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.
APPLICATIONS:
Applicants should go to http://www.winrock.org/page/careers-winrock and submit a current resume, cover letter and reference contacts to the attention of PA1CESE.
Winrock would like to graciously thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title:** Program Associate I
LOCATION: Arlington, VA
Department:** Civic Engagement and Social Equity (CESE)
Reports to:** CESE Program Officers
STATUS: Full-time, exempt
Position Summary:**
The Program Associate I will provide home office support and “backstopping” of field projects and assist in preparing proposals primarily in gender equity; leadership, capacity building, education and employment; and protection of vulnerable populations. Responsibilities include coordinating support for on-going projects, including monitoring project activities on a daily basis, assisting with tracking financial and technical reports, communicating with field staff, coordinating new business activities and contributing to proposal efforts.
ESSENTIAL Responsibilities:**
Support implementation of select projects by serving as the liaison between Chiefs of Party and home office under direction of a Program Officer. Specific tasks include:
Work with Program Officers, Operations, and Finance to address all problems that surface in the field and require home office attention
Maintain systems and information for tracking select projects such as donor requirements, project deliverables, project ending dates and project disbursement dates
Assist in the preparation of work plans and quarterly and annual reports to donors
Review field expenses and ensure correct coding of all project expenses
Conduct project-related research, as needed
Conduct occasional field visits to monitor project
Gather and compile best practices, success stories, and lessons learned
Conduct short-term research and other tasks for the CSE group as assigned by the Senior Director and/or the Unit Director
Draft contracts/subcontracts for consultants and all follow-up with payments, including expense reimbursements and deliverable submission
Assist in project start-up and close-out procedures
Support new business. Specific tasks include:
Serve in the role of Proposal Manager, assisting the Proposal Lead in setting deadlines, coordinating tasks, facilitating adherence to the proposal schedule, coordinating and revising partner inputs, and supervising proposal production & delivery
Serve in a variety of supporting Proposal roles, working with Proposal Lead to develop and finalize any relevant proposal documents
Write and compile capability statements, CVs, and other non-technical proposal components
Other tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND
Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
Relevant experience a plus in technical areas mentioned above
Ability to demonstrate the highest level of ethical standards at all times
Demonstrated skills in project planning and budgeting
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills in English required, proficiency in additional languages, highly desired
Ability to demonstrate the highest level of ethical standards at all times; ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities while ensuring quality output
Proficiency in institutional supported software (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Self-starter
Highly organized and able to prioritize tasks
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks
Field experience desirable, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa
Must be a team player with good interpersonal skills
Project management certification a plus
Other: Eligibility to work in the US for any employer
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