Assignment Network- Senior Program Assistant, ECDAN at PATH

Scope of Work

The Early Childhood Action Network, a portfolio of projects that support the nurturing care agenda globally, is seeking a Senior Program Assistant to support the administration of our work and collaboration with partners.

Key responsibilities

• Backstop meetings, as required, by coordinating schedules, providing administrative support, moderating listservs, and assisting group leaders to fulfill their responsibilities
• Proofread reports, presentations, and other materials
• Organize Secretariat meetings and teleconferences; prepare agendas, draft minutes, troubleshoot audio/visual connections, and facilitate post-meeting follow-up
• Update social media and website with team-generated content
• Support ECDAN proposal development
• Organize virtual conferences, workshops, meetings, and other events.
• Provide administrative support to the ECDAN Director including orientation to PATH systems and complex schedule coordination.
• Maintain ECDAN calendar and travel schedules
• Support the PADM in sub agreement and consultant agreement development and payment processing.
• Other items as required

Required Experience

• Demonstrated ability to execute administrative tasks with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and interface effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Ability to work with a variety of work styles and personalities.
• Demonstrated success working effectively while under deadlines.
• Ability to work in team environment with minimal supervision.
• Basic social media and website technical skills.