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Program Coordinator

Organization:

Women for Women International

Location:

United States (Washington, DC)

Website:

www.womenforwomen.org

Compensation:

30,000-40,000

Contact Information:

Earlene Barnes

Phone:

202.737.7705

Email:

humanresources@womenforwomen.org

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Description:

PURPOSE
The Program Coordinator is responsible for acting as a liaison to Country Offices and providing administrative support to Headquarters efforts to oversee, assist and monitor and expand Country Office program activities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Administration
1. Provide administrative support to Headquarters projects as needed including those involving program development, monitoring and evaluation and field office capacity building
2. Facilitate and maintain regular communication between WfWI Country Offices and Headquarters as it relates to core program development and supplemental services
3. Respond to inquiries from the general public and supporters and represent WfWI during public events when the need arises
4. Assist with supervision and mentoring of interns for Global Programs
5. Coordinate and contribute to special projects, including research, presentations, training materials, and partnership development
6. Coordinate meetings as they relate to WfWI core programming including correspondence, agenda and meeting preparation and reports
Program Documentation and Grant Reporting
1. Coordinate with the Institutional Advancement Department and Country Office field staff to collect data and other pertinent information for the timely development of grant reports for private donors, foundations, and government agencies
2. Provide administrative assistance in the development of grant reports such as editing, communication, and other tasks as needed
3. Track deliverables of WfWI's core programming to maintain updated information regarding delivery of services 4. Contribute to the development of proposals in coordination with the Institutional Advancement Department including secondary research, compiling organizational data and collecting information from Country Offices
5. Contribute to the research of trends, best practices, lessons learned, etc... as it relates to WfWI core programming activities and coordinate the storing and dissemination of material
Communication & Teamwork
1. Communicate with Country Offices.
2. Communications with Deputy Director and Executive Director for Global Programs
3. Communication with colleagues
Professionalism
1. Accepts constructive feedback
2. Positive attitude
3. Judgment
4. Work ethic
5. Initiative/Proactive problem solving
6. Commitment and respect for Women for Women International's mission and values
7. Discretion with sensitive materials
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's Degree and at least 2 years of experience in programs;
• Experience and/or interest in international development, in particular women's empowerment is helpful
• Experience with government and/or multi-lateral grant reporting helpful;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, multiple goals, problem solve and prioritize among assignments;
• Experience working with international staff and within multicultural environments preferred;
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as take initiative in managing projects;
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with a variety of audiences;
• Well-organized with attention to detail and a resourceful problem solver;
• Extensive computer skills (especially Microsoft Word, PowerPoint Excel, Access and the Internet) and internet research;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure without close supervision;
• Promptness, reliability and sound judgment required;
• Self motivated and goal/deadline oriented;
• Proficiency in one or more of the following languages an asset: Dari, Farsi or Arabic (most desirable); French, Kinyarwanda, Albanian or Bosnian also helpful.
• Interest in the mission and programs of Women for Women International.
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