Program Assistant - Africa, Health, Humanitarian Media Location: Washington, DC Temporary position
Background: Internews® Network is an international non-profit organization working to improve access to information for people around the world by fostering independent media and promoting open communications policies. Internews' programs are built on the conviction that providing people with access to vibrant, diverse news and information empowers them to make their voices heard and to participate effectively in their communities.
General Function: The ideal candidate will be a college graduate with interest in Africa, emergency relief efforts, new media & technologies with experience of data analysis and nonprofit work. Advanced knowledge of French is highly preferred. The position would begin on August 1st and end on November 1st. There is a possibility of an extension.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: • Assist in organizing tasks to support program development objectives • Assist in the management administrative tasks in accordance with project timelines • Assist in the coordination of travel logistics, including visa requirements, travel, and accommodations for staff and visitors. • Assist in keeping calendar for supervisor and department • Assist with logistics for meetings and events • Produces expense reports and submits vouchers • Maintains files and records for department • Assists PA in preparing wire transfer requests, check requests, and/or other payment documents. • Assists with shipping to field offices as needed • Assists with and tracks PMU recruitment activities • Assists in the preparation of proposals/reports/budgets; line-edit, revise and assemble finished materials • Assists in Translation of documents • Assists in data analysis of field surveys
QUALIFICATIONS: • Ability to be organized and attentive to detail. • Experience with data analysis, preferred experience with SPSS • Experience with Excel, Word, and basic Office programs. • Strong writing and communication skills. • Positive attitude and flexibility in responding to the requirements of the position. • Knowledge of French
TO APPLY: Interested candidates meeting the qualifications should forward a cover letter and resume to 876-in(at) internews (dot) org (re-write in standard format), placing “PA - AHH – ReliefWeb” in the subject line. EOE M/F/D/V
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