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Program Associate - Eurasia

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Freedom House supports the spread of freedom and democracy throughout the world through research, effective advocacy, and programs directly supporting frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we are supporting the right of every individual to be free.

Position Summary
The Program Associate will support ongoing activities and programs in the Eurasia region. Specifically, working on initiatives to advance democracy and human rights across Eurasia, a region that remains one of the world’s most repressive. The Program Associate will assist with administration and logistics of program implementation, research, fundraising, and outreach. This position reports directly to the Director for Eurasia programs. This is a part-time (up to 30 hours per week) temporary position that will last 6 months. This position is not eligible for benefits.

Some Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support field offices with program-related as well as financial and administrative needs
  • Participate in regular communications with field-based employees and facilitate communication between them and different departments in DC office
  • Support proposal writing activities and help identify new donors and partners
  • Assist with drafting narrative reports to funders
  • Monitor news and events in the region pertaining to human rights, democracy and fundamental freedoms and identify opportunities and challenges
  • Support outreach on human rights issues concerning the region
  • Assist with program compliance with Freedom House and donor financial and administrative guidelines
  • Help design and oversee programs in the region and manage their budgets
  • Cover Washington DC-based events pertaining to the region
  • Participate as a member of the Eurasia team in all action, analysis and advocacy activities pertaining to the region


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science, human rights, law, Russian language or related field; Master’s degree preferred
  • Minimum 6 months experience in program management including reporting ability and knowledge of funder account requirements
  • Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to communicate effectively in Russian preferred
  • Strong knowledge of human rights principles and mechanisms, and understanding of democracy promotion
  • Experience working on issues pertaining to the region, particularly countries of the former Soviet Union, with background on Central Asia (Kazakhstan in particular) and/or Belarus and Ukraine (academic and/or professional)
  • Experience working with budgets

Contact Details

Email:
recruiting@freedomhouse.org

Application Instructions

Qualified and Interested applicants
We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history and desired salary (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position) to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing 2012-014 Temp PA Eurasia. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. without any restrictions need apply.

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