Program Associate

Responsibilities

• The PA will serve as a key member of the project team, providing support for implementation of project activities. Responsibilities will encompass administrative, project management, research, and communication tasks. Potential responsibilities include:  
• Participates fully as a member of R4D by contributing, assisting, and participating in projects, activities, and initiatives as requested by management
• Support the design and implementation of high-quality research activities focused on early childhood development and education technology (e.g., desk review, conducting key informant interviews, survey design, data coding and analysis) using both qualitative and quantitative methods
• Contribute to the development and production of global resource guides, highly polished presentations, concept notes, briefing materials, and other products such as blog posts, newsletters, shared event calendars, meeting summaries, and e-communications on key topics of interest for a variety of stakeholders (such as funders, implementing partners, external audiences)
• Support change agents in countries where the team is working by liaising with partner organizations and assisting in coaching and facilitation activities
• Monitor and facilitate the execution of deliverables through collaboration with implementing partners, funders, and other technical partners
• Provide support on a range of administrative/operational tasks including developing contracts, invoice processing, and recruitment of other staff and consultants
• Engage as a member of the team, and contribute ideas to guide longer-term learning exchange planning and design
• Performing other duties as necessary

Qualifications

• BA in education, health, international development, or relevant field; 1-2  years of relevant work experience (including internships)
• Demonstrated experience and/or interest in international development, education, and/or early childhood development
• Highly organized, ability to prioritize and manage work in a fast-paced environment across multiple projects and work streams with competing time/resource demands
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Prior experience supporting coordination of complex meetings, conferences, and events both in virtual and in-person settings
• Excellent writing, editing, presentation, and inter-personal skills; strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to synthesize a large amount of information and present information in a way that is easily understood
• Experience and interest in producing analytical and communications products, including conducting research, writing reports, newsletters, and other publications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with graphic design software, preferred but not required
• Proficiency in languages other than English, preferred but not required
• Enthusiastic about working in a diverse and inclusive work environment