Africa Program Associate

Principal Duties/Job Responsibilities

• Implements one or more programs and/or projects, including participating in program and project planning.
• Ensures implementation of programs and projects conform to ABA policies.
• Analyzes project/program performance throughout the process to measure progress against the project/program plan
• Serves as a point of contact for projects and communicates with member leaders and staff on project status.
• Accountable for successful execution of assigned projects.
• May provide advanced administrative support functions in support of projects and/or major work groups.
• Assists in the design, development and implementation of programs, projects and activities of the entity.
• Performs other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications & Interests:

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Possession of basic skills in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Previous experience working in an office environment.

Preferred Qualifications & Interests:

• Fluency in French
• Previous fundraising or grant experience
• Previous fundraising or grant experience.
• Experience adhering to and preparing budgets, processing contracts and expense reports, or similar work
• Demonstrated ability to undertake administrative and logistical tasks, follow procedures, and adhere to regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with or experience working in the Africa region
• Familiarity with USG rules and regulation