Position Title: Program Assistant
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the planning, administration and logistics for special events and program activities, e.g. campaigns, workshops, trainings, focus group discussions, IFES Working Group meetings and other events;
- Support day-to-day project activities and assist with data collection and drafting of bi-monthly and quarterly reports;
- Prepare summaries from meetings with electoral stakeholders and other program-related meetings;
- Provide research support on topics related to democratic governance and elections;
- Undertake field visits as needed;
- Provide translation and interpretation assistance as needed;
- Contribute to overall implementation of assigned projects and programs aimed at meeting IFES’s aims and objectives in Bangladesh; and
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- 1-2 years’ experience working or volunteering with a civil society organization;
- Bachelor’s degree with a focus on English/Political Science/Peace and Conflict Studies/International Relations or equivalent; master’s degree preferred;
- Fluency in English and Bengali, both written and oral; knowledge of CHT languages and Bangla typing skills are an asset.
- High level of self-motivation and ability to work autonomously within a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Women and minorities are encouraged to apply
Application Instructions:
All applicants are asked to please respond to the three questions below in lieu of a cover letter. All responses must fit on one page (A4).
- Please explain your interest in this position and your career goals.
- Please explain how your qualifications make you a suitable candidate for this position.
- Please describe how you would organize and help facilitate a focus group discussion.
Interested candidates may send their application (one page with responses to the three questions and resume) in English to: bangladesh@ifes.org by February 7, 2016.
Applicants that do not submit a complete package will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone inquiries please. Please place the position title PAS-01 in the subject line of your e-mail. |