Program Associate- Africa at Internews Network

DAY-TO-DAY TASKS will include:

• Work with other HQ staff and field teams to edit quarterly and annual narrative project reports, as well as annual work plans;
• Assist the Africa team with proposal development (research, writing, proofreading);
• Provide project field staff with support such as research and correspondence;
• Compile monthly e-newsletter on Africa programs;
• Develop and maintain up-to-date briefing and communications materials for Africa programs;
• Coordinate and edit impact stories to be posted on the Internews global website;
• Assist Regional Program Managers with recruitments especially for field office recruitments (Shortlisting, organizing calls, reference checks, question grids);
• Coordinate and organize Africa PMUs online platform management (HIVE & EGNYTE);
• Support various monitoring, evaluation and learning activities, as needed, including data collection, reviewing quarterly data reporting, and liaising with country/project teams on specific project M&E tasks;
• Other duties as assigned;
• Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values.

QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Required

• 5 years professional experience in international affairs (or related field), media experience, including experience living, working, or studying in Africa;
• Competence in story telling ability;
• Native English, professional proficiency in written and spoken French preferred;
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills;
• Experience with MS Excel, Word and Power Point;
• Proven organization skills, with attention to detail;
• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize with a shifting workload;
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a multicultural environment;
• Relevant university degree.

Preferred

Note: Candidates who do not have these preferred qualifications, but are interested and willing to learn, are encouraged to apply.

• Experience with proposal writing for government donors;
• Experience with financial management and familiarity with USAID rules and regulations;
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and other desktop publishing software a plus;
• Experience with event planning and/or arranging logistics for project implementation abroad;
• Experience preparing expense reports and budgets.