Program Associate - SEA

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Organization:
Freedom House
Location:
Washington, DC  
Salary Range:
DOE 
Sector:
Non Profit 
Organization URL:
http://www.freedomhouse.org
Experience:
Entry Level  
Date Posted
Feb-4-2013 


Description

Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, effective advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists.  We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, Nations in Transit, and Countries at the Crossroads.  With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.                                                             

Position Summary
The Program Associate will provide day-to-day project administration and logistical support pertaining to Southeast Asia (SEA) programs. This position is based in Washington DC and reports to the Director for SEA.

Some Duties and Responsibilities

  • Exhibit high work standard, adherence to procedures, and responsibility for assigned tasks
  • Maintain relevant financial and program administration databases
  • Produce financial reports, maintain tracking expenditures, and draft budgets
  • Process payment requests and business expense reports
  • Conduct research, write first drafts, and contribute to proposal development and other fund-raising activities
  • Organize participant travel and logistics to the region, including purchasing airline tickets, ground transportation, accommodation, procuring visas, and briefing staff on relevant issues
  • Work closely with team members to coordinate events
  • Liaise with participants and partners
  • Other related duties as assigned.

We offer great benefits including:

  • 100% employer-paid dental insurance
  • 100% employer-paid health insurance; or generously subsidized depending on selected option 
  • 100% employer paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
  • 100% employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
  • Supplemental/voluntary life insurance for employee, spouse, and child(ren)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with generous matching funds with 2 year 100% vesting schedule
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursable expenses
  • Transportation pre-tax payroll deduction for metro, and garage parking in DC
  • Generous paid vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement for graduate studies
  • And much more……


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, Southeast Asia/Asian studies, or related field
  • Minimum six months related experience or combination of education, training, and experience
  • Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
  • Strong knowledge of human rights principles and mechanisms, and understanding of democracy promotion
  • Experience living or working in Asia, extensive travel to the region, or Southeast Asian language skills strongly preferred
  • Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multi task to meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to collaborate with others and successfully work as an effective team member
  • Ability to consistently apply good judgment in problem solving and decision making
  • Strong ability to apply interpersonal skills, and successfully work in a diverse and multicultural environment and with stakeholders in the region
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and meet all goals and deadlines
  • Ability to apply superb attention to detail and consistently produce timely and error free work
  • Ability to accept and complete administrative tasks with a great attitude
  • Discretion, flexibility, and the ability to deal with and negotiate conflict effectively
  • Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times


Contact Details

Email:
recruiting@freedomhouse.org

Application Instructions

Qualified and Interested applicants
We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history and desired salary (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position) to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing 2013-027 PA SEA in the subject line. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. without any restrictions need apply.

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