Program Associate, Collaborative Learning

Results for Development (R4D) is a leading non-profit global development partner. We collaborate with change agents around the world — government officials, civil society leaders and social innovators — to create strong systems that support healthy, educated people. We help our partners move from knowing their goal to knowing how to reach it. We combine global expertise in health, education and nutrition with analytic rigor, practical support for decision-making and implementation and access to peer problem-solving networks. Together with our partners, we build self-sustaining systems that serve everyone and deliver lasting results. Then we share what we learn so others can achieve results for development, too.

We have a unique and vibrant culture at R4D. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of our work environment and help advance our mission. Diversity—of ideas, identities, perspectives and backgrounds—is vital to who we are and what we do. We seek people who embrace these values and will help reinforce them. Our work culture is collaborative, creative and entrepreneurial. We operate based on trust and respect. Teams across the organization frequently collaborate on programmatic work and support each other in continuously building a better R4D.

Opportunity

R4D uses an innovative collaborative learning approach, across it’s portfolios, that brings people together who face common challenges to systematically share and adapt knowledge and produce new ideas that enable them to successfully tackle practical yet complex issues and achieve their goals. Through in-person workshops and virtual exchanges, practitioners exchange experience on what has worked, what has not worked and why, and work to co-develop practical tools and knowledge products. R4D is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Program Associate (PA) to work in our Collaborative Learning Practice, to provide technical and program management support to a collaborative learning program, Partnership for Evidence and Equity in Responsive Social Systems (PEERSS) .

This position is currently remote due to COVID-19. Strong preference for those who can be based in in Washington, DC once COVID restrictions have been lifted. This position will report to the Senior Program Officer on the team.

Responsibilities:

• The PA will serve as a key member of the project team, providing support for implementation of project activities. Responsibilities of the PA will encompass administrative, project management, operational, research, and communication tasks. Potential responsibilities include:
• Provide support on a range of administrative/operational tasks including developing contracts; budget and expenditure tracking; invoice processing; monitoring workplans; liaising with and being a key focal point for project stakeholders; and supporting the recruitment of staff and consultants
• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with partners and funders
• Support the implementation of high-quality monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities (e.g. developing and or monitoring theories of change and conducting outcome harvesting)
• Support project teams with the development and production of highly polished presentations, concept notes, briefing materials, and other products such as blog posts, newsletters, meeting summaries, thought pieces, project reports, and e-communications on key topics of interest for a variety of stakeholders (such as funders, implementing partners, and external audiences)
• Contribute to the development of administrative policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective project implementation
• Support technical teams in designing and conducting virtual/in-person/hybrid meetings, including, but not limited to: supporting the identification of webinar platform and connectivity options; supporting participant outreach and management before, during, and after meetings or events; facilitating meetings, working closely with project and IT teams during events; and providing logistical support as needed (e.g. notetaking, emailing handouts, keeping track of attendees, etc.)
• Monitor and facilitate the execution of deliverables through collaboration with implementing teams, funders, and other technical partners
• Performing other duties as necessary

Consideration for these roles will be given to professionals with:

• A clear understanding of health, education or nutrition system challenges in the developing world; additional familiarity or interest in civil society, democracy, and governance issues a plus;
• Experience working in West African countries;
• Fluency in French (required); fluency in additional languages such as Spanish, Georgian, or Swahili ideal
• Experience working on USAID, other donor-funded initiatives, or consortium-led projects; and
• The ability to meet rigorous timelines, track results and effectively manage multi-stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications:

• BA in health policy, public health, public policy or relevant field; at least two (2) years relevant work experience
• Interest in evidence-informed decision making and basic understanding of one of R4D’s priority subject areas (e.g., health, education, and nutrition)
• Ability to set priorities and handle multiple competing time and resource demands, highly organized
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, as well as an ability to describe technical problems and solutions to a non-technical audience
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Professional fluency in French is required
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to support workshops and events in partner countries in sub-Saharan Africa
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Advanced PowerPoint design skills desirable
• Experience with qualitative coding software, such as Atlas.ti or nVivo, preferred, but not required
• An understanding of webinar technology preferred
• Experience living/working in a low or lower-middle income country is highly desired
• Working experience in the development field or with federal grants will be considered an asset

Results for Development is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering and nurturing an energetic, collaborative and diverse workforce. R4D provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.

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