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PROGRAM ASSISTANT –MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA

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The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) strengthens democracy around the globe through private enterprise and market-oriented reform. CIPE is one of the four core institutes of the National Endowment for Democracy. Since 1983, CIPE has worked with business leaders, policymakers, and journalists to build the civic institutions vital to a democratic society. CIPE’s key program areas include anti-corruption, advocacy, business associations, corporate governance, democratic governance, access to information, the informal sector and property rights, and women and youth.

The Program Assistant for the Middle East and North Africa is responsible for providing program and administrative support for CIPE’s programs for the Middle East and North Africa region, with specific emphasis on Egypt and MENA regional initiatives.

Responsibilities:

  • Establish and maintain a project management framework to coordinate work of Washington DC headquarters and Cairo, Egypt field office.
  • Create and maintain program, financial, correspondence and contract files, both in paper form and electronically
  • Process and track payment requests, field office liquidations, travel expense reports, documents for signature, narrative and financial reports, etc.
  • Prepare routine correspondence and mailings
  • Communication with grantees
  • Assist in writing and compiling quarterly reports, proposals and budgets
  • Handle international travel arrangements, events, and local meeting logistics
  • Adhere to appropriate office procedures, CIPE and USAID policies and procedures


Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent required
  • 1-2 years of administrative office experience
  • Ability to handle multiple, detail-oriented tasks simultaneously with limited supervision
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Background in international affairs and/or the Middle East with an emphasis on political and economic issues
  • Computer skills, proficiency in MS-Office, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook. Internet research skills are highly desired. MS Project or similar a plus.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Competency in written and spoken Arabic is a plus.


Contact Details

Email:
jobs@cipe.org

Application Instructions

Please send cover letter, resume, and two writing samples (five page limit) to jobs@cipe.org with MENAPA2-[YOUR LAST NAME] in the subject line. Submissions demonstrating writer's ability to synthesize information are preferred. Applications submitted without writing samples will not be considered.

Applications will be accepted and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

CIPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CIPE offers a salary competitive with other international non-governmental organizations and an excellent benefits package. Applicants must be legally able to work in the United States; CIPE is unable to sponsor employees for work visas.

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