Program Development Associate

Job Description

Position: Program Development Associate

Location: Washington DC

Reports to: Vice President, Program Development

About RI: Relief International is a leading nonprofit organization working in 20 countries to relieve poverty, ensure well-being and advance dignity. We specialize in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and chronic poverty.

Relief International combines humanitarian and development approaches to provide immediate services while laying the groundwork for long-term impact. Our signature approach — which we call the RI Way—emphasizes local participation, an integration of services, strategic partnerships, and a focus on civic skills. In this way, we empower communities to find, design and implement the solutions that work best for them.

Position Summary: Responsible for providing a wide range of support to the Program Development Team with research, communications, editing, external contacts, data tracking, proposal production, logistics, and other tasks.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Support recruitment process of candidates for inclusion in RI proposals
• Create, update, and/or maintain databases of consultants and proposal candidates
• Assist in preparation of proposals, including, but not limited to editing and review of proposal narratives, budget preparation, and annexes
• Conduct research related to specific program sectors, as needed
• Research and evaluate potential international partners
• Track and update potential PD opportunities and awards
• Provide analysis of donor trends
• Coordinate logistics and planning for staff conferences and retreats
• Organize and fully document periodic and ad hoc departmental meetings and teleconferences
• Support the collection and synthesis of field office monthly reporting
• Assist in the analysis of program budgets and expenditure data
• Support the editing, review, and finalization of donor reports
• Provide administrative support including recordkeeping and data management

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment;
• Bachelor’s degree –International Relations or related field preferred but not required
• Excellent communication skills: oral, written and editing
• Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to communicate in a clear, positive manner with diverse staff and stakeholders;
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and carefully review work for accuracy
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated, ability to act independently to identify and analyze problems and recommend solutions

Application Procedure:

For consideration please submit all of the following: a detailed CV, cover letter, and a list of 3 supervisors with contact information

RI Values:

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities.

We value:

• Inclusiveness
• Transparency and Accountability
• Agility and Innovation
• Collaboration
• Sustainability

About the Organization

About RI: Relief International is a leading nonprofit organization working in 20 countries to relieve poverty, ensure well-being and advance dignity. We specialize in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and chronic poverty.

Relief International combines humanitarian and development approaches to provide immediate services while laying the groundwork for long-term impact. Our signature approach — which we call the RI Way—emphasizes local participation, an integration of services, strategic partnerships, and a focus on civic skills. In this way, we empower communities to find, design and implement the solutions that work best for them.