2194 – PROGRAM ASSISTANT FOR LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN, (LAC)

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED), a federally funded, private, nonprofit grantmaking organization that works to support freedom around the world, seeks a Program Assistant. This is an entry-level position on our Latin America and Caribbean regional program team. This position is based in Washington, D.C.

Position Summary:

The Program Assistant will provide day-to-day administrative and programmatic support to the regional program staff. This position reports to the regional Senior Director for Latin America and the Caribbean.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure logging in of grant proposals.
• Draft budgets and assist with writing project summaries for NED’s Board of Directors.
• Provide support for considering and awarding grants to nongovernmental organizations working on democracy assistance programs in the assigned region/country.
• Support the oversight of grants in the assigned region/country.
• Assist the Senior Director and staff with general administrative duties, including deadlines and the team schedule.
• Organize events for visiting grantees and public meetings.
• Facilitate logistical preparations for team retreats and staff travel.
• Attend and report on relevant conferences, meetings, and other events.
• Research information on current political developments in the assigned region/country.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge/Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Latin American Studies, International Affairs, Political Science, History, or a related discipline is required;
  • Minimum of 1 year of administrative and/or programmatic experience;
  • Administrative support experience;
  • Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite.
• Other Qualification:
  • Time living, working or traveling in Latin America and the Caribbean;
  • Fluency (oral and written) in English and Spanish are required;
  • Experience in grant making and democratic development is desirable;
  • Authorized to work in the United States.
• Competencies:
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in English and Spanish;
  • Attention to detail, and ability to multi-task;
  • High degree of organization and initiative;
  • Works well in a team environment.

This position is part of the NED Bargaining Unit.