Program Associate - Africa

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 programmatic support including finance, logistical, administrative, research, writing and data analysis assistance to Freedom House Africa programs. This posted is based in Washington DC and reports to the Director for Africa programs.

Some Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide research assistance and data analysis for development opportunities in Africa
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, proposals, grants, press releases, and budgets as required
• Assist in financial management, including preparation of draft budgets and requests for funds
• Assist in updating the website concerning the programs necessary
• Create, maintain, update and analyze team databases for contacts, vendors and others as assigned
• Assist in developing and producing promotional material on the programs
• Assist with travel plans including flight and hotel research and booking, travel authorization, visa application, etc.
• Organize events and meetings in DC and abroad related to Freedom House programs
• Organize program logistics and provide administrative support as necessary
• 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……