Program Assistant

Program Assistant Position

Hope Fellowship Program – National Albanian American Council

Job Description

The National Albanian American Council (NAAC) is seeking a Program Assistant to support the Hope Fellowship program staff in day-to-day activities and in the planning, designing and implementing program tasks related to building women’s leadership competencies in Kosovo.  The position is based in Washington, D.C.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support to team;
• Under supervision and direction, research or contribute to drafting reports, memos, program updates, work plans and newsletter articles;
• Monitor program expenditures;
• Provide administrative support for work plan formulation; take part in strategic and work plan discussions, and assist with work plan implementation;
• Attend meetings to keep up to date on team, region, or partner-related developments;
• Train interns on tasks;
• Assist Hope Fellowship program staff with program monitoring;
• Maintain a database of contacts in the region;
• Organize logistics for Hope Fellows and staff travel;

NAAC is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advocating for Albanians and promoting peace and economic development in the Balkans by fostering democratic policy, promoting respect for human rights, and conducting educational and developmental programs.

Job Location:

District of Columbia, DC, US

Position Type:

Full-Time/Regular

Salary:

$30,000/ year

Apply By:

February 1, 2013

Position Available:

Immediately

Required Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in International Relations, Political Science or a related field;  
• Previous administrative and/or programmatic experience, especially USAID, programs including internships;
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently on multi-tasks with little supervision;
• High level of interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, U.S. and foreign government personnel and the general public;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively present information, respond to questions and prepare written reports in a professional and timely manner;
• Capacity to work both independently and as a member of a team;
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programs;
• Good knowledge of basic budget and accounting procedures;
• Interest in and knowledge of regional political environment and people;
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
• International experience preferred including working with Peace Corps or other international volunteer organizations;
• Authorization to work in the US (non-US citizens must possess work authorization which does not require employer sponsorship for a visa).

NAAC is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advocating for Albanians and promoting peace and economic development in the Balkans by fostering democratic policy, promoting respect for human rights, and conducting educational and developmental programs.

Application Instructions  

To apply for this position, please send cover letter and resume at abeluli@naac.org

The National Albanian American Council appreciates interest from all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.