Job Summary:

Every employee of IRI is responsible for carrying out the Mission of IRI and demonstrating the Core Values in their day-to-day operations. The Core Values, which are IRI’s foundational building blocks include: 

Excellence- We believe in quality results delivered by investing in people. Freedom- We believe in exploration and experimentation to be agile and responsive. Respect- We believe in trust, empathy and empowering people. Teamwork- We believe in diversity, inclusion and the power of global collaboration. Transparency- We believe in open communication and clear decision-making. Accountability- We believe in personal responsibility as the foundation of success.

The Senior Program Associate provides administrative and programmatic support for current and developing programs in the region.

This is a hybrid role based in Washington, DC.

Position Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in political science, international relations or related field.
• 1 – 3 years of experience in international development or related field, including experience providing administrative support on donor-funded programs preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint required.
• Experience tracking budgets and program expenses required.
• Familiarity with USG budget and procurement regulations preferred.
• Experience with online accounting or procurement systems preferred.
• Excellent writing, research and communication skills.
• International experience preferred.

IRI will consider candidates with a range of experience levels for this role, and the final job description and job title will correspond with the selected candidate’s qualifications. The position requirements for the Program Associate (I-04) role differ from the above requirements in the following ways:

• 0-1 year of professional experience in international development or a related field, including experience providing administrative support on donor-funded programs preferred.
• Experience tracking budgets and program expenses

Primary Functions & Responsibilities

• Supports the Program Officer and the Program Manager to implement grant(s) and ensure grant compliance, including logistical support for program activities and events.
• Maintains an understanding of funder and IRI policies and procedures related to grant compliance and oversight.
• Tracks and follows-up on pending procurement requests, approvals and monitoring once approved.
• Tracks spending and regularly updates budget tracker; cross-references with PSR on monthly basis and interacts with appropriate Project Accountant and other Accounting staff.
• Assists in monitoring program activities related to the approved grant work plan.
• Support efforts to evaluate and uses information related to the approved grant work plan.
• Drafts quarterly, semi-annual, final and other relevant reports for funders.
• Participates in budget analysis on a regular basis.
• Contributes to and supports aspects of the proposal development process for new funding opportunities, including the development of new program ideas.
• Supports IRI’s communication strategy including IRI’s branding and outreach plans on projects assigned, including drafts and updates program summaries and other outreach materials, drafts web stories, tweets, etc.
• Travels as needed for program support and implementation.
• Participates in cross functional teams and initiatives (optional).
• Performs other duties as assigned.