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Program Assistant, Vital Voices Global Fellowship

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Vital Voices Global Partnership

Apr 16, 2024

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • $43.9K - $53.7K
  • Washington, DC

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in international relations or a related field, plus 0-2 years of relevant work experience required;
  • Strong demonstrated experience in global women’s issues, interest in working with social entrepreneurs a plus;
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills in English;
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, swiftly shift priorities, and work in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines;
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team;
  • Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and self-awareness;
  • Strong computer skills including MS Office applications (esp. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), social networking tools, and database software (i.e., Salesforce).
  • Experience working cross-functionally to support key objectives and to help team members

Responsibilities

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
  • Program Logistics Management: Support the planning and implementation of multiple programs and its activities including the application and selection process, provide administrative and logistical support for virtual and in-person trainings (e. Vendors, Program Participants, and different team members), and support coordination of virtual and in-person training sessions, report drafting, and storytelling efforts;
  • Administrative: Support the team with documentation of processes and procedures based on best practices; liaise with the Finance team to prepare and process contracts, and invoices. Keep updated records used for monitoring and evaluation plans and reports; and manage necessary travel logistics for program participants;
  • Technology: Support with tech administration and maintain participant records across several platforms. Monitor and troubleshoot online community hub and other platforms including Zoom, Canva, Asana, WhatsApp;
  • Communication Efforts: Support communication efforts for LSI programs and the Vital Voices Network via social media, Vital Voices Hub coordination, and other media outlets. Support VV Communications with drafting content, graphics, and social media resources for programming needs;
  • Intern Management: Manage seasonal cohorts of 1-3 interns after conducting a comprehensive and timely hiring process for said interns. The Program Assistant will guide interns through a comprehensive training and onboarding process with each cohort and proceed to assign them tasks from team members. Schedule, plan, and lead weekly meetings to gauge their capacity and provide professional development opportunities and training;
  • DE&I Commitment: Embrace and model the Vital Voices guiding principles, values, investment, and leadership models with the goal of supporting Vital Voices’ organization culture and success;
  • Other duties as assigned
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Vital Voices Global Partnership

Invest in women. Improve the world.

Government
Industry
51-200
Employees
1997
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Founded over 20 years ago, Vital Voices turns the traditional model of development on its head with a simple mission: invest in women, improve the world. With deep, individualized investments, Vital Voices seeks out creative and fearless women leaders with daring vision and proven local solutions. We then partner with them to amplify that impact and create global change. The women leaders we work with can participate in skill-building and network development efforts in three key areas: •Leadership development and global activation •Economic empowerment and entrepreneurship •Human rights and combatting violence against women These efforts come to life through our signature programs and individual, targeted investment approaches.