Senior Program Associate, MENA Region

Job Summary:

Every employee of IRI is responsible for carrying out the Mission of IRI and demonstrating the Core Values in their day-to-day operations. The Core Values, which are IRI’s foundational building blocks include:

Excellence– We believe in quality results delivered by investing in people. Freedom– We believe in exploration and experimentation to be agile and responsive. Respect- We believe in trust, empathy and empowering people. Teamwork- We believe in diversity, inclusion and the power of global collaboration. Transparency– We believe in open communication and clear decision-making. Accountability- We believe in personal responsibility as the foundation of success.

The Senior Program Associate provides administrative and programmatic support for current and developing programs in the region.

This is a hybrid role based in Washington, DC.

Position Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in political science, international relations or related field.
• 1 – 3 years of experience in international development or related field, including experience providing administrative support on donor-funded programs preferred.
• Working knowledge of politics, economics, history and culture of the MENA region.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint required.
• Experience tracking budgets and program expenses required.
• Familiarity with USG budget and procurement regulations preferred.
• Experience with online accounting or procurement systems preferred.
• Excellent writing, research and communication skills.
• International experience preferred.

IRI will consider candidates with a range of experience levels for this role, and the final job description and job title will correspond with the selected candidate’s qualifications. The position requirements for the less advanced Program Associate (I-04) role differ from the above requirements in the following ways:

• 0-1 year of professional experience in international development or a related field, including experience providing administrative support on donor-funded programs preferred.
• Experience tracking budgets and program expenses

Primary Functions & Responsibilities

• Supports the Program Officer and the Program Manager to implement grant(s) and ensure grant compliance, including logistical support for program activities and events.
• Maintains an understanding of funder and IRI policies and procedures related to grant compliance and oversight.
• Tracks and follows-up on pending procurement requests, approvals and monitoring once approved.
• Tracks spending and regularly updates budget tracker; cross-references with PSR on monthly basis and interacts with appropriate Project Accountant and other Accounting staff.
• Assists in monitoring program activities related to the approved grant work plan.
• Support efforts to evaluate and uses information related to the approved grant work plan.
• Drafts quarterly, semi-annual, final and other relevant reports for funders.
• Participates in budget analysis on a regular basis.
• Contributes to and supports aspects of the proposal development process for new funding opportunities, including the development of new program ideas.
• Supports IRI’s communication strategy including IRI’s branding and outreach plans on projects assigned, including drafts and updates program summaries and other outreach materials, drafts web stories, tweets, etc.
• Travels as needed for program support and implementation.
• Participates in cross functional teams and initiatives (optional).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

IRI Total Compensation

The anticipated compensation range for the Senior Program Associate (I-05) position is $23.5486 to $35.3226 USD. The anticipated compensation range for the Program Associate (I-04) position is $21.3303 to $29.8620 USD.

The salary for this position is determined based on a wide variety of factors including but not limited to an individual’s professional experience, qualifications, education and other business needs along with internal equity considerations. Employees are not typically hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are made based on the aforementioned considerations.

IRI offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, sick and personal) medical/dental/vision insurance, 403(b), and other benefits to eligible US-based employees. Please visit our website to learn more about our benefits offerings.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Political Science or related field.

Experience

Required

1-3 years:

Undergraduate degree in political science, international relations or related field. 1 – 3 years of experience in international development or related field, including experience providing administrative support on donor-funded programs preferred. Working knowledge of politics, economics, history and culture of the MENA region. Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)