The Carter Center Program Associate, Democracy Program

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The Carter Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit nongovernmental organization founded in 1982 in Atlanta GA by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn in partnership with Emory University. The Center has helped to improve millions of lives in more than 80 countries by waging peace fighting disease and building hope. The Carter Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering. It seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts enhance freedom and democracy and improve health.

The Carter Center collaborates with other organizations public and private in carrying out its mission around the world. Current information about the Centers many programs and activities are available atThe Carter Center.

SUMMARY:

The Program Associate organizes coordinates and plans operational facets of the Democracy Programs projects. Works with relevant headquarters state-based consultants and external experts to achieve project goals. Manages relevant budgeting grant and sub-grants accounting and program files. Monitors expenditures and may prepare financial reports. May write or develop project and budget documents reports speeches briefings newsletters promotional materials grants or other written materials related to the program. May assist in identifying funding resources and developing fund-raising strategies and initiatives. Prepares operational reports to assist in effective decision-making. Conducts research and gathers accurate information to develop publications. Represents the program at international meetings and conferences and networks with affiliated groups. Provides limited administrative support and assists in handling logistics for meetings observation missions or other overseas programmatic activities conferences and travel. May supervise employees interns work-study students volunteers. Performs related responsibilities as required. Includes occasional travel. This position will report to the Associate Director Democracy Program. Due to travel requirement Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.

FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primary duty is organizing coordinating and planning operational facets of a global program and its related activities which include but are not limited to the following:

• Researching factors that may impact the success of the program and working with individuals or groups to research and document program requirements in order to provide appropriate input.
• Monitors and reports progress of objectives and goals of the program.
• Develops promotional materials/venues manages relational databases and establishes/forecasts budget requirements.
• Develops work plans to accomplish objectives and monitors progress toward their achievement.
• Monitors expenditures and may prepare financial reports; may assist in identifying funding resources and developing fund-raising strategies and initiatives.
• Prepares operational and statistical reports to assist in effective decision-making.
• Conducts training represents the program at international meetings and conferences and networks with affiliated groups.
• May write or develop reports speeches briefings newsletters promotional materials grants or other written materials related to the program.
• Conducts research and gathers accurate information to develop various publications.
• May plan administer or monitor the programs budget or related grants.
• May assist in developing and coordinating program-related conferences conventions or meetings.
• May supervise staff. Performs related responsibilities as required.
• This is not an administrative support position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in a field related to the program and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-graduate degree in international studies political science public policy or related field or Juris Doctorate.
• Two years working on issues related to human rights governance elections and/or related areas.
• Program management experience and proficiency in developing and implementing programs related to human rights CSO capacity building governance elections and/or related areas.
• Experience in supervision; budget preparation tracking and execution; and relationship building.
• Familiarity with NGOs and project-based fundraising
• Exceptional initiative and follow- through skills that deliver measurable results are crucial.
• Strong collaborative problem solving and analytic skills a high level of personal energy positive attitude and ability to work in a team setting are essential.
• Applicant should be detail-oriented highly organized and able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and facility with computers are a must.
• Project design and management experience with an NGO international agency or government agency is a plus as well as relevant election monitoring experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a foreign language specifically Spanish is desirable.
  
  NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to The Carter Center on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines.All non-exempt employees must reside within the state of Georgia. The Carter Center reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
  

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