NGO JOBS

FHI 360 is a global development organization with a rigorous, evidence-based approach. Our professional staff includes experts in health, nutrition, education, economic development, civil society, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at every level and our multidisciplinary approach enable us to have a lasting impact on the individuals, communities and countries we serve–improving lives for millions. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Program Officer I, Global Connections in Washington, DC.

Project Summary:

The LEGADA project is an online training program and educational initiative working to address the issue of domestic abuse. Serving multiple language communities, LEGADA builds and supports a virtual network of lawyers working on domestic abuse issues, disseminates information to raise public awareness, and educates victims on their rights and available legal and support services.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Program Officer II, the Program Officer I will provide administrative and operational support to the LEGADA program.

Position Responsibilities:

▪ Support implementation of LEGADA program through ongoing administrative and back-stop support for program staff and program related activities;
▪ Process and review invoices, consultant agreements, consultant payments and other contractual and financial documents;
▪ Support communications with (1) LEGADA’s network of lawyers and (2) public inquiries, and manage tracking of correspondence, requests, and activity;
▪ Manage and update program, educational and training materials and information, and support development of new materials;
▪ Manage program’s quarterly E-newsletter publication and distribution;
▪ Support website administration, including independently performing basic maintenance tasks and liaising with web developer to provide scheduled maintenance services and troubleshoot website issues;
▪ Conduct program related research as requested;
▪ Conduct program related translation as requested;
▪ Work independently or on a team on special program projects as requested.

Minimum Requirements:

▪ Bachelors or equivalent work experience required, 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job
▪ Written and oral proficiency in Farsi, Dari, or Tajik language
▪ Experience and/or interest in domestic abuse issues
▪ Experience and/or interest in website administration and maintenance
▪ Excellent verbal communication skills; Professional telephone skills
▪ Proficiency in basic functions of Microsoft Office
▪ Organized; sets priorities; meets deadlines; able to multi-task.
▪ Attention to detail and carefully proofs own work.
▪ Consistently demonstrates ability to take the initiative to make decisions/choices without direct supervision
▪ Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary