Program Associate

About SJAC

SJAC is a leading Syrian transitional justice organization striving to prevent impunity, promote redress, and facilitate principled reform by documenting violations, processing and preserving data, and collaborating directly with policymakers, justice mechanisms, and victims to lay the groundwork for holistic justice.

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Position Summary

SJAC is seeking a full-time Program Associate to provide programmatic and administrative support in the day-to-day administration of SJAC activities from its headquarters in Washington DC.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Legal Officer, provide administrative, logistical, and communications support for the SJAC team.
• Support the research and writing of SJAC’s human rights and transitional justice reports and blog articles.
• Support senior staff in researching and developing proposals and other tasks as deemed necessary for new business development.
• Assist in project implementation, including in partnership coordination, monitoring and evaluation, and budget management.
• Coordinate online webinars and podcasts and in-person events for policymakers, experts, and Syrian audiences.
• Act as primary liaison with the SJAC Board of Directors and Advisory Board; draft monthly internal updates for the Board.
• Provide logistics and operations support including purchasing items for SJAC and arranging travel accommodations for SJAC staff and Board members
• Draft and monitor consulting agreements, contracts, and subgrants.
• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director.
• Other administrative and programmatic duties, as needed.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Middle East Studies, Political Science, or related field. Advanced degree an asset.
• Minimum one year of professional administrative experience (including internships) in an international organization or similar institution.
• Excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail, ability to prioritize and multi-task, and ability to work under and adhere to tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team; must be a team player and demonstrate a sense of responsibility and sensitivity in dealing with diverse audiences.
• Experience working in or knowledge of the Middle East.
• Interest in the field of human rights and transitional justice.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in a non-profit setting, working on programs that receive government grants preferred.
• Experience using Excel and familiarity with WordPress, Google Suite, and livestreaming services
• Experience with InDesign, Tableau and other data visualization software an advantage.
• Knowledge of Arabic preferred, but not required.