Program Associate – Morocco

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 Program Associate is the entry level position for program work at IRI and provides administrative, finance/procurement, and programmatic support for IRI’s current and developing programs in Morocco. This position focuses primarily on providing administrative support, but allows for growth in country expertise, nonprofit programming management, and other areas.

Position Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in political science, international relations, middle east studies 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 tracking budgets and program expenses preferred
• Familiarity with USG budget and procurement regulations preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint required. Experience with online accounting or procurement systems preferred.
• Excellent writing, research and communication skills.
• Arabic and/or French language skills highly beneficial.
• International experience and programming preferred, particularly in/on Morocco.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

• Tracks and follows-up on pending procurement requests, approvals and monitoring once approved, including processing payments
• Assist in monitoring project spending and projecting costs. Updates budget tracker; cross-reference with Program Spending Report on monthly basis and interacts with appropriate Accounting staff.
• Drafts quarterly, semi-annual, final and other relevant reports for funders
• Edit and summarize weekly reports for internal and funder audiences
• Serves as point of contact for solicitations and compiles submitted materials for the evaluation process.
• Compiles and facilitates submission of contract packages
  • Updates program databases, contract trackers, etc.
• Maintains project SharePoint sites and documents
• Provides logistical support for DC meetings and events for the MENA Division
• 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.
• Assists with program monitoring and evaluation (M&E), including participating in regular M&E calls, tracking compliance with Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan, and identifying where adjustments need to be made
• Participates in program design and strategy brainstorming sessions
• Participates in business development, such as in writing proposal portions and drafting budgets
• Participates in cross functional teams and initiatives (optional)
• Performs other duties as assigned.