APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 31 OCTOBER 2024

Under the supervision of the Director General and the Program Lead, the Program Associate will support the conduct of evidence-based, policy-oriented, activities and research related to a thematic area covered of the project.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide overall strategic/substantive support to the Program Lead;
• Report on major developments related to the thematic area, and propose and support activities and initiatives in this respect;
• Prepare written materials pertaining to the thematic area;
• Conduct research to contribute to program implementation and development, which may include attending conferences and workshops;
• Support the delivery of programmatic activities in the relevant thematic area as outlined in the Annual Work Plan (AWP);
• Implement a range of activities including development of training curricula, materials (presentations, infographs, multimedia, etc), case studies and simulations;
• Coordinate and communicate with national authorities and implementing partners, including through meetings and correspondence;
• Assist the M&E department in conducting training evaluations and in post-training engagements with CCCPA alumni, as well as production of project quarterly and final reports;
• Provide input to the development of training material and contribute towards ensuring the relevance to the target audience;
• Attend external meetings with program partners/donors and assist on any program issues;
• Other tasks as required.

Education
Master’s degree in political science, international relations, economics, law or equivalent is mandatory. In lieu of the degree, significant work experience may be acceptable.


Work Experience  
3-5 years of work experience is required for this job. Previous experience in a research or training institution would be a strong asset. Published papers/research would be a valuable asset.

Languages
Mastery of Arabic AND English is required. A third language would be a valuable asset.

Additional Competencies

• Excellent research and writing abilities;
• Excellent communication (oral & written) and interpersonal skills;
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc);
• Ability to work in a team;
• Proven ability to take initiative;
• Ability to work under pressure, setting priorities, organizing work independently, while meeting deadlines and adapting to a constantly developing working environment;
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to details;
• Willingness to travel.