The International Republican Institute’s Center for Global Impact recruits an Associate –Washington, DC, USA
Description :
Every employee of IRI is responsible for carrying out the Mission of IRI and demonstrating the core values in their day to day operations.
The International Republican Institute’s Center for Global Impact is designed to help IRI learn, innovate and lead in global democratic development programming. Comprised of experts specializing in a range of technical areas, the Center leads the Institute’s efforts to contribute to thought leadership, respond to emerging global challenges and trends, facilitate global initiatives, and serve as an incubator for new ideas and cutting-edge approaches.
The Center for Global Impact (CGI) Associate is an entry level position for program work at IRI and provides administrative and programmatic support for current and developing programs.
Position Requirements :
- Undergraduate degree in political science, international relations or related field ;
- 0-1 year of experience in international development or related field ;
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint required ;
- Excellent writing, research and communication skills.
Primary Functions & Responsibilities :
- Provides general project management support including developing and tracking work plans, monitoring deadlines and deliverables, and other relevant project-related elements ;
- Drafts quarterly, semi-annual, final and other relevant reports for funders ;
- Maintains budget trackers and liaises with accounting staff to manage and update project budget pipelines based on expected and planned expenses ;
- Serves as point of contact for procurement solicitations and compiles submitted materials to facilitate the evaluation process ;
- Compiles and facilitates submission of contract packages ;
- Tracks and follows-up on pending procurement requests, approvals and monitoring once approved ;
- Maintains project site and documents ;
- Provides logistical support for meetings and events ;
- Liaises with vendors and contractors to support project goals and deliverables ;
- Supports CGI’s communication strategy including branding and outreach plans on projects assigned, including drafting and updating program summaries and other outreach materials, drafts web stories, tweets, etc. ;
- Supports other staff in CGI to reach programmatic objectives and deliverables ;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities :
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.