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Program Associate - ECAF

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Position Summary
The Program Associate will assist with logistical and administrative support for the Embattled CSO Assistance Fund (ECAF). She/he will provide programmatic support including finance, logistical, administrative, research, writing and data analysis assistance with focus in the MENA region. This position reports to the Director.

Some Duties and Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the preparation of reports, proposals, grants, press releases, and budgets as required
  • Liaise with State/DRL on vetting of cases and respond to queries from DRL
  • Review and develop applications to the Fund under supervision, which includes evaluating applications, working with referring organizations or individuals, finding sources of information on the case and country involved, entering cases into database, providing translation if necessary, and maintaining information on cases, with a focus on those from MENA
  • Monitor impact of grants and maintain the database for his/her own cases and others as assigned
  • Assist with developing and maintaining in-country and regional networks of human rights defenders, civil society organizations, experts, and regional partners
  • Organize and facilitate monthly check-in with relevant Freedom House regional team
  • Conduct regular (twice monthly) domestic outreach specific MENA region on behalf of the Fund
  • Track developments related to human rights in MENA and monitor news sources on a daily basis
  • Arrange team meetings and travel, prepare reports, map updates and staff briefing summaries
  • Other related duties as assigned.

We offer great benefits including:

  • 100% employer-paid dental insurance
  • 100% employer-paid health insurance; or generously subsidized depending on plan and coverage
  • 100% employer paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
  • 100% employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with generous matching funds with 2 year 100% vesting schedule
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursable expenses
  • Transportation pre-tax payroll deduction for metro, and garage parking in DC
  • Generous paid vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement for graduate studies
  • And much more……


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, or related field
  • Minimum six months related experience or combination of education, training and experience
  • Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to communicate fluently in Arabic strongly preferred
  • Strong knowledge of human rights principles and mechanisms, and democracy promotion
  • Academic and/or field experience, ideally in the MENA region
    Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multi-task to meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to apply superb attention to detail and consistently produce timely and error-free work
  • Ability to learn database and other specialized software (Martus) and observe security procedures
  • Ability to coordinate travel logistics, meetings, and events

Contact Details

Contact:
Shannon Crowe
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 2012-065 PA ECAF. 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.

EOE M/F/D/V

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