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Recruitment Notice: Program Associate

Position Title: Program Associate

Location: Washington, DC

Background

LINC is a US-based small business that assists local and international organizations to design effectively, increase institutional capacity, forge lasting partnerships, and measure impact. We have developed ground-breaking tools to map organizational networks, measure social capital, and leverage systems-based approaches to development. We understand the unique constraints local organizations face, and offer practical solutions via training, consulting services, research and advocacy. At LINC, we believe that a practical approach to engaging committed, capable local organizations in leading their own development increases international development effectiveness and sustainability. For more information on LINC, please visit: www.linclocal.org

Description of Services

LINC is seeking a Program Associate with at least 3 years of prior backstopping experience on donor funded projects, preferably USAID. The Program Associate provides support on all financial, contractual and programmatic works associated with LINC’s diverse and growing program portfolio. Backstopping responsibilities include supporting periodic program and financial project reporting, consultant communications and coordination, and contract management and oversight. This position is a part of LINC’s program management team, reporting directly to the Program Manager, and is based in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities: LINC’s dynamic environment requires the successful candidate to be highly motivated and flexible, able to achieve goals and advance activities with minimal oversight. Specific responsibilities of the position include:

  • Supports drafting and copyediting of project reports and other deliverables;
  • Coordinates internally among multiple staff members to produce and update communications and content for a specific project portfolios.
  • Works with the Program Manager to support measurement, documentation and assessment of project-level monitoring and evaluation;
  • Supports monitoring program budgets and reconciling field office expenditures, invoices, and monthly advances, as well as consultant invoices;
  • Supports project consultants by developing and monitoring agreements, and ensuring high quality timely delivery of requirements;
  • Supports consultant, sub-grant, and subcontract management and oversight;
  • Supports the development of scopes of work for short-term assistance and other technical contributions;
  • Maintains tracker of all personnel (including long-term and short-term consultants), project reports, and deliverables.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as required that may include administrative and project management tasks.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in international development, international relations, business administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience with donor-funded activities; familiarity with USAID priorities and programming is preferred.
  • Experience supporting USAID programs or knowledge of USAID rules and regulations required;
  • Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills,
  • Strong aptitude in written correspondence and report writing, excellent presentation and oral communication skills;
  • Proven organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, including the ability to prioritize;

Additional desired skills and qualifications:

  • Experience living and/or working in developing countries;
  • Fluency in Spanish, French, and/or Arabic

Application Instructions

Send resume / CV to jobs@linclocal.org with the position title included in the subject line. No phone calls please. Applications will be acknowledged, but only final candidates for will be contacted. LINC LLC is an equal opportunity employer.