United States of America: Program Associate - Protection

About InterAction:

InterAction is the largest U.S. based coalition of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) with nearly 190 members working around the world in low- and middle-income countries, fragile and post-conflict states, and emerging/growth economies. Member organizations are large and small, secular and faith-based, with a focus on people living in the world’s most poor and vulnerable places. The U.S. public, foundations, and governments support the work of our member NGOs that collectively invest and manage more than $15.4 billion a year. InterAction revenues come from dues, government grants, private foundation and corporate grants, and a growing fee-for-service program portfolio. Using its collective voice and convening power, InterAction seeks to shape important policy decisions and actions across a wide range of issues – including foreign assistance, humanitarian relief, development, economic equity, food security, and climate change – that advance human dignity, human potential, and self-determination.

About the Position

Position Title: Program Associate – Protection, Humanitarian Policy and Practice (HPP) Unit

Position Type: Full-time (subject to funding)

Location: Washington, DC

Reporting to: Project Coordinator – Protection, HPP Unit

Key Responsibilities

1. Support InterAction’s Protection Team, including:

· Ensure effective support to regular and ad-hoc Protection meetings: prepare materials such as subject-specific briefing documents, situation updates, and formal correspondence; craft agendas; arrange room space and refreshments; maintain attendance lists; take meeting minutes and track action points.

· Contribute to country-specific research: track and analyze political, security, and humanitarian developments in select countries; produce charts/graphs/visuals related to key developments; provide oral briefings on developments as needed.

· Provide logistical travel support (domestic and international): tracking visa requirements and supporting staff in obtaining visas; ensuring appropriate insurance coverage related to travel; booking flights/hotels; identifying venues; producing itineraries; and other support as needed.

· Support monitoring of program implementation and deliverables: craft surveys; analyze survey results; update various workplans on a regular basis; monitor project budget expenditures and assist in the development of budget projections.

· Support production of effective and aesthetic communications materials, including thematic newsletter updates, briefs, etc. by proofreading, formatting materials, and coordinating with printers/other external services as required.

· Assist in maintaining the Protection components of InterAction’s websites, including tracking user analytics; and selecting and regularly posting reports, updates, events, and other documents.

· Regularly update the HPP unit’s advocacy tracker based on the Protection Team’s activities.

· Proactively identify opportunities for Protection Team learning and engagement on humanitarian priorities.

· Maintain up-to-date email lists: write, edit, vet, and disseminate email communications.

1. In collaboration with other HPP and InterAction staff and teams, organize events, such as workshops, roundtable discussions, and other events and meetings in close collaboration with members/partners domestically and internationally.

2. Assist with grant submissions and reporting as required.

3. Be an active member of InterAction’s Protection team, actively participate in team meetings and HPP meetings and promote collaboration with other InterAction teams.

Other duties

· Assist and support all members of HPP Team on an as-needed basis

· Provide guidance and mentorship on InterAction systems and procedures to new HPP staff

· As part of an organization-wide effort, play a role in organizing the annual InterAction Forum

· Complete administrative tasks related to liaising with the finance and administrative team

· Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in related field

· Experience working as part of a team, and facilitating cross-team collaboration

· Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software and experience creating graphs, charts, and other visuals

· Strong commitment to InterAction mission and values

· Ability to proactively and independently follow through on tasks and responsibilities in a detail-oriented manner and with limited supervision

· Superior interpersonal and relationship-building skills

· Strong oral and written communication skills

· Strong research and analytical skills

· Ability to interact with others in a professional manner and with colleagues of varied work styles

· Excellent planning, organizational, and administrative skills

· Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage time effectively, even under pressure and tight deadlines

· Interest in deepening knowledge and experience in protective humanitarian action

Primary Relationships

As part of the Protection Team in the Humanitarian Policy and Practice Unit, the Program Associate – Protection will play a key role in the Protection Team and work closely with other members of the Protection and HPP teams.

Physical Requirements

This position is in Washington DC, and remote work will not be considered. There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. InterAction will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Salary & Benefits

InterAction provides competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Other Duties:

To Apply

Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@interaction.org with subject line containing: Program Associate- Protection. Cover letter and resume should address the above listed requirements.

The deadline for applications is April 5, 2019. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the UnitedStates for an extended period of time. No phone calls, please. Due to the expected volume of applications, only finalists will be notified.