Program Associate-Powered by the People (PxP)

Company: Partners Global
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Position Title: Program Associate-Powered by the People (PxP)
Position Status: Full-time
Vacancies: 2
Supervisor(s): TBD
Location: Washington, DC. This position is in-person and is based in Washington, D.C. and employees must be based in or near Washington, D.C. for the tenure of their employment.
Annual Salary Range: $57,750 (minimum) - $60,638 (maximum). PartnersGlobal offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement between PartnersGlobal and the Office and Professional Employees International Union, Local 2, AFL-CIO.
ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:
PartnersGlobal (previously Partners for Democratic Change), established in 1989, is an international, non-governmental organization committed to building sustainable capacity to advance democratic institutions, civil society, and a culture of peaceful change and conflict management worldwide. PartnersGlobal specializes in organizational development and social entrepreneurship, having provided the seed capital and technical assistance to establish 21 independent, local Centers around the world.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
PartnersGlobal is seeking a Program Associate (Associate) for the anticipated USAID Powered by the People (PxP) activity. This five-year $45M program is intended to provide direct and accessible support that addresses the needs, opportunities, and challenges identified by activists and other allied civic actors engaged in nonviolent collective action, strengthening the agency, resiliency, and efficacy of activists and people powered nonviolent social movements (NVSMs) that advance human rights, social justice, democracy, and inclusive development within a cohesive global social movement ecosystem.
Working under general supervision, the Associate will execute a wide variety of programmatic support services and administrative tasks to support the operations, finance, and program team with regards to day-to-day implementation and general administration of the PxP activity. The Associate may serve as an administrative backstop for the teams during temporary absences or exigencies of service.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Operations Support

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• Serve as point of coordination for monitoring and expedition of project implementation activities, including liaising with diverse organizational units to initiate requests; drafting general project descriptions for various written products and other materials; processing and ensuring follow-up on administrative actions; and resolving issues related to project implementation, authorization of payments, disbursement of funds, procurement of equipment and services, etc.
  
• Draft and maintain project-related documents, including quarterly and final reports to donors, project workplans, and communications materials.
  
• Support the planning, organization, and coordination of PxP events and activities.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  Finance
  
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  • Work closely with finance team counterparts on monitoring project budgets, including entering projections vs. actuals; performing administrative tasks related to forecasting and recasting (not including financial analysis); supporting preparation of budget modifications (e.g., realignments, cost, and no-cost extensions); producing invoices; reviewing monthly financial reports; preparing advance requests, wire requests, travel authorizations and expense reports.
    
  • With support and supervision, liaise with operations and finance teams to verify that fiscal and performance activities follow PartnersGlobal policies and procedures as well as funder regulations; elevates compliance issues to the supervisor for response and any necessary action(s).
    
  • Assist in the preparation and analysis of program/project budget proposals; aids with budget guidelines, with supervisor retaining responsibility for interpretation oversight.
    
    Relationship Management
    
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    • Support effective relations and coordination with local implementing organizations and project partners, organizing monthly project check-ins, applying effective problem-solving skills when faced with challenges related to implementation and/or contextual factors.
      
    • Support review and processing of implementing partner organization financial and technical reports.
      
    • Participate and contribute to meetings with donors to inform them on project implementation.
      
      Knowledge Sharing
      
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      • Contributes to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
        
      • Provide guidance to interns under general supervision of the Director/Intern Supervisor and provide assistance with recruitment, development opportunities, and tasks.
        
        Other Support Tasks
        
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        • Organize logistics and travel.
          
        • Maintain files for sub-grants and contracts by making edits/updates to packages and ensuring original packages are stored for future reference, monitoring administrative requirements and compliance with PartnersGlobal and funder requirements.
          
        • Other Duties as assigned.
          
          QUALIFICATIONS:
          Experience
          
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          • 1-3 years related experience in supporting development and/or peacebuilding projects.
            
          • Excellent oral and writing skills with ability to express complex ideas clearly.
            
          • Ability to analyze, organize, problem-solve, manage, and prioritize work. Proactively identifies needs and solutions.
            
          • Demonstrated knowledge and competency in one or more of Partners' program areas (e.g., organizational development, conflict resolution, civil society, good governance and rule of law, human rights, women's empowerment). Demonstrated knowledge of and/or interest in social movements is a plus.
            
          • High level of interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with U.S. and foreign national staff and civil society, government, and the private sector actors.
            
          • Proven team player with the skills and ability to form positive relations with colleagues.
            
            Education and Language
            
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            • Bachelor's Degree in international relations, regional studies, or related subject pertaining to international development, peacebuilding, etc. or 1-3 years of related experience.
              
            • Full professional fluency in written and spoken English.
              
              COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:
              At PartnersGlobal, we believe in investing in the well-being of our team members. We offer a robust benefits package that includes:
              
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              • 100% Employer-Paid Coverage for employee-only Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, as well as Short-Term Disability insurance.
                
              • Retirement Savings through a 403(b) plan with a generous employer match to help employees plan for the future.
                
              • Additional coverage options including Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance and Life Insurance, available at a competitive rate through employee-paid contributions.
                
              • Paid Time Off (PTO):
                
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                • 15 days of vacation annually to recharge, which increases in accordance to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between PartnersGlobal and OPEIU Local 2.
                  
                • 12 days of sick leave per year to support your health and well-being.
                  
                • Observance of all federal holidays.
                  
                  
                  
                  Partners is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where personal and professional growth is a priority.
                  PartnersGlobal is an EEO Employer
                  At PartnersGlobal, we have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. Diversity is more than a commitment at PartnersGlobal-it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. As an equal opportunity employer, PartnersGlobal recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, political affiliations or belief, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.
                  Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact our Director of Human Resources & Talent Management, Edith Kardouni, at ekardouni@partnersglobal.org for assistance. We welcome the opportunity to discuss accommodation of your disability and ensure fairness in our hiring process.
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