Program Associate, Digital Governance

Details  

Location: Washington, D.C.  
Job Type: Full-time; Hybrid  
Salary: $50,000-$62,000 (salary is commensurate with experience)  

Application Deadline: November 15, 2024 

Summary  

Eurasia Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization committed to the idea that societies function best when people take responsibility for their own civic and economic prosperity. We envision a future where all people have the opportunity to realize their potential and transform their societies. Since 1992, Eurasia Foundation has equipped forward-thinking people across Europe, Eurasia, Asia, the Middle East and North Africa with the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to address issues of concern in their communities. Our success showcases the power of a vibrant civil society to drive real and lasting change. 

EF is accepting applications for a Program Associate to support the Foundation’s innovative Digital Governance (DG) portfolio in several countries in Eastern Europe. The Program Associate (PA) contributes to the review of weekly and quarterly narrative reports and provides administrative and logistical support to programs in the DG portfolio. The PA supports communication with staff and partners, including organizing weekly management calls, preparing minutes, and assisting with action item follow-up. The PA also assists with preparing expense reports, entering data into EF’s accounting system and keeping track of program records. In addition, the PA helps with formatting and posting consultant terms of reference and, together with EF communications staff, contributes to internal and external communications about DG programs.  

Essential Functions  

• Contribute to the planning and implementation of EF’s digital governance programs.
• Provide substantial support in drafting and reviewing weekly and quarterly narrative reports.
• Conduct initial review of procurement documents i.e., vendor selection memos
• Assist with arranging regular program management meetings.
• Coordinate communication with staff working in Eastern Europe as well as partners and other constituencies.
• Provide administrative support e.g., prepare consultant contracts and payment requests in EF’s accounting system.
• Support other functions, as needed.

Education  

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, area studies, public administration or other relevant field required; master's degree preferred.

Qualifications/Experience  

• At least two years of work experience required; relevant work experience on eGovernance programs is highly desirable.
• Work or living experience in Ukraine and/or Eastern Europe strongly preferred.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communications skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail a must.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, social media, and other digital tools required.
• Familiarity with contract and payment administration strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.