Another job vacancy at International Republican Institute (IRI) for the position of Program Associate at Southeast Asia!

The Program Associate is the entry-level position for program work at IRI and provides administrative and programmatic support for current and developing programs in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.

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Position Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in political science, international relations, or related field
• 0-1 year of experience in international development or related field
• Also, experience with Microsoft Excel, Word as well as PowerPoint required
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Prior experience in administration, procurement, and/or finance preferred
• Ability to learn new online database as well as reporting systems
• International experience preferred
• In addition, experience and/or interest in Asia. Moreover, interest particularly in Southeast Asia is preferred.

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Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

• Tracks and follows-up on pending procurement requests, approvals, and monitoring once approved
• Compiles and facilitates the submission of contract packages
• Assists in monitoring as well as reporting project spending and projecting costs
• Also, assists in drafting quarterly, semi-annual, final, and other relevant reports for funders
• Edits and summarizes weekly reports for internal and well as funder audiences
• Updates program databases, contract trackers, etc.
• In addition, compiles briefing materials for trainers
• Maintains project site and documents
• Provides logistical support for meetings and events
• Assists with program monitoring and evaluation (M&E)
• Participates in program design as well as strategy brainstorming sessions
• Participates in business development, such as in writing proposal portions and drafting budgets
• Supports IRI’s communication strategy including IRI’s branding and outreach plans on projects assigned, including drafts and updated program summaries and other outreach materials, drafts web stories, tweets, etc.
• Participates in cross-functional teams and initiatives (optional)
• Moreover, Performs other duties as assigned

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 Qualifications

Experience

Less than 1-year:

• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Prior experience in administration, procurement, and/or finance preferred
• Ability to learn new online database and reporting systems