Description

Hourly Range: $23.55 USD to $35.32 USD

Job Details
Description

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 Core Values, which are IRI’s foundational building blocks, include:

Excellence- We believe in quality results delivered by investing in people. Freedom- We believe in exploration and experimentation to be agile and responsive. Respect- We believe in trust, empathy and empowering people. Teamwork- We believe in diversity, inclusion and the power of global collaboration. Transparency- We believe in open communication and clear decision-making. Accountability- We believe in personal responsibility as the foundation of success.

The Senior Program Associate (SPA) for Technology & Democracy is an entry level position that provides administrative and programmatic support for current and developing programs to the Technology & Democracy team within the Center for Global Impact. The global adoption of digital technology has transformed every aspect of people’s lives for both good and ill, including how governments operate; how citizens engage and what they expect of leaders; how elections take place; what political campaigns look like; and the threats that democratic actors face. Whether the digital revolution supports or unravels democracy depends in large part on the capacity of democratic actors to deploy digital technologies in ways that advance transparency, inclusion, accountability, responsiveness, and citizen engagement. IRI’s Technology & Democracy team seeks to equip democratic actors with the digital skills, tools, and understanding to tilt those systems in ways that further the democratic cause.

Position Requirements:

Undergraduate degree in political science, international relations or related field such as information integrity, digital literacy, digital forensics, threat intelligence, and disinformation research or programming.
2 – 3 years of experience in democratic governance, technology, digital media or international development.

Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint required.
Excellent writing, research and communication skills.
International experience preferred.

Experience working with USG-funded projects, including relevant OMB rules and regulations is preferred.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

Supports IRI’s Technology & Democracy team to implement grant(s) related to digital democracy, digital authoritarianism, information integrity and other related topics, and ensure grant compliance, including logistical support for program activities and events.

Create resources, design approaches, and build partnerships that improve IRI’s capacity to support democratic actors in their efforts to shore up digital democracy globally.

Maintains an understanding of funder and IRI policies and procedures related to grant compliance and oversight.
Tracks and follows-up on pending procurement requests, approvals and monitoring once approved.
Tracks spending and regularly updates budget tracker; cross-references with project spending report on monthly basis and interacts with appropriate Project Accountant and other Accounting staff.
Supports efforts to monitor and evaluate projects according to the approved grant work plan.
Drafts quarterly, semi-annual, final and other relevant reports for funders.
Participates in budget analysis on a regular basis.
Contributes to and supports aspects of the proposal development process for new funding opportunities, including the development of new program ideas, assisting in program design, and drafting budgets.
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.

Provides logistical support for DC meetings and events for the Technology & Democracy team.

Travels as needed for program support and implementation.
Participates in cross functional teams and initiatives (optional).
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Political Science or related field.
Experience

Required

2-3 years: •Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint required. •Excellent writing, research and communication skills. •International experience preferred. •Experience working with USG-funded projects, including relevant OMB rules and regulations is preferred.