Project Assistant at American Institutes for Research

Responsibilities

The primary objective is to support the day-to-day implementation of the P3-Africa. A secondary objective will be to support implementation of other projects depending on need and time availability. The responsibilities for the position include:

• Establish protocols for mentors, PhD students, internships, and Thematic Funding Window in collaboration with partner organizations
• Prepare timelines for all P3-Africa activities
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with key partners through periodic check-ins
• Work with broader team to design and implement learning events
• Support all aspects of the Thematic Window selection process and grants management process
• Support recruitment process for internship program
• Coordinate all logistics for survey methods and other training courses
• Source content for periodic project newsletter, organize listserv and dissemination.
• Provide updated content for P3-Africa website
• Monitor overall project budget and prepare budgets for individual project activities to ensure that resources are utilized efficiently and effectively
• Prepare periodic reports for donors and other key partners

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Minimum of a B.A. in social sciences or related field
• Zero to two years’ experience in project work
• Experience or background in education desirable but not required

Skills

• Excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail, ability to prioritize and multi-task, and ability to work under and adhere to tight deadlines
• Excellent cross-cultural and interpersonal communication skills
• Comfortabke working independently and as part of a team; must be a team player and demonstrate a sense of responsibility and sensitivity in dealing with diverse audiences
• Strong writing and editing skills; Ability to translate complex technical language and ideas into a form easily comprehensible to non-technical audiences