Program Coordinator, Democracy, Governance and Human Rights, Washington D.C.

Program Coordinator, Democracy, Governance and Human Rights, Washington D.C. 

 

Position Description 

  

 

About PADF 

The Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) believes in creating a hemisphere of opportunity, for all. We work across Latin America and the Caribbean to make our region stronger—more healthy, peaceful, just, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable for current and future generations. For over 60 years, we have served the most vulnerable communities, investing resources throughout the hemisphere. We partner with and enable civil society, governments, and the private sector for the greater good of the region. 

 

Position Overview 

Under the guidance of the Senior Program Manager, Democracy, Governance, and Human Rights, the Program Coordinator will be required to perform a range of tasks and assignments, including administration, technical insight and revision, communication and outreach with local partners, donor reporting and engagement, proposal development, and other assigned tasks. The focus of this position will be on assisting regional human rights and anti-corruption programming spanning 17 countries in Latin America. The portfolio for this role includes projects working on freedom of expression, freedom of press, anti-corruption, and human rights protection mechanisms. Strong preference will be given to applicants who possess direct experience in human rights and/or anti-corruption initiatives and familiarity with international law and/or U.S.-Latin American foreign relations. 

 

Essential duties and responsibilities 

The Program Coordinator’s responsibilities include: 

• Support general program management efforts, including report writing, donor engagement, and monitoring and evaluation tracking. 
• Review and provide feedback and detailed edits on technical documents and other reports provided by partners. 
• Manage internal PADF program administrative procedures, including updating and maintaining project budgets. 
• Maintain program tracking documentation and databases. 
• Ensure compliance with PADF policies and procedures. 
• Assist in ensuring that all program documentation is current and complete. 
• Liaise with other program, finance and administrative teams within the organization and contribute to the organization’s overall interdepartmental effectiveness.
• Support proposal development processes as needed. 
• Travel to projects in Latin America and the Caribbean as required. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

  

Competencies 

• Organization Skills - Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to structure large quantities of information and data. Ability to plan your own work, set priorities, work under pressure, or face competing demands.  
• Analytical Skills - Ability to think clearly and analytically about complex sociopolitical contexts. Ability to learn and apply new technical skills and knowledge effectively. Analytical, financial management and numerical skills. 
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills - Ability to communicate effectively with participants from a range of educational levels and disciplinary backgrounds. Ability to navigate a plethora of partner relationships simultaneously. Exceptional writing and editing skills to effectively prepare clear and concise reports, strategies, and/or proposals. 
• Time Management Skills - Excellent time management skills, efficiently managing multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to respond quickly and efficiently to requests. 

 

Personal Characteristics  

• Effective - Excellent time management skills, efficiently managing multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to respond quickly and efficiently to requests.  
• Ethical - High degree of integrity and professionalism and convey strong ethical standards and help shape organizational values. Commitment to confidentiality.  
• Diplomacy - Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic. Superb cultural and emotional intelligence. Knowledge of and sensitivity to differences among cultures. Ability to establish credibility across all levels of the organization. 
• Driven by Excellence and Solutions -Thrives and helps create an environment of excellence with a solution-oriented and collaborative mindset.   

 

Qualifications 

Required 

• BA/BS degree in political science, international relations, or similar field. 
• Minimum of 3 ye