ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Program Associate provides administrative support and should be an accomplished writer who will be able to edit and review various documents up to international standards.

LOGISTICS

Internews has US offices in Arcata, CA and Washington, DC which support a hybrid workforce with staff working remotely, fully in-office or partially remote. This is a remote-based role, and candidates based anywhere in the US will be considered.

Alternatively, Internews has field offices in Nairobi, Kenya. Ultimately, this role can be based in Nairobi.

Wherever possible, we work to try to find solutions for international hiring that work for both the company and the candidate. This means that some of the particulars around the offer for a role will be dependent on several factors, and that the benefits and salary structure that apply to a position will ultimately be based upon the candidate’s location and where the role is hired.

This position will remain open until hire and will be hired on a rolling basis.

OUR COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING A CULTURE OF BELONGING

We are an organization of dynamic, mission-driven individuals who are passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are an EEO employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.

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.

This position is being offered and hired by Internews Network. Benefits will be consistent with Internews Network's offerings and will be reviewed during the hiring process. Additional information can be found on our About Working for Internews page.

Internews Network is an EEO/AAP/OFCCP employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. Internews does not discriminate based on race, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.