- Location: Washington, DC
- Sector: Commercial
- Organization URL: http://developmenttransformations.com/
- Experience: Entry Level
- Date Posted Dec-19-2011
Description
Development Transformations (DT) seeks a Program Assistant to support work related to our international governance, civil society, and stabilization programming. The position is based in Washington, DC.
Responsibilities include: regional/country specific research, preparing and writing expense forms, drafting project proposals and concept papers, preparing program budgets, and other administrative tasks.
Required Tasks
- Provide program support for current USAID and DoD activities;
- Participate in the development and drafting of international development concept papers and proposals;
- Provide support for program design, training, workshops and meetings;
- Monitor budgets and expenditures for grants and contracts;
- Attend events in Washington, DC and write memos summarizing key points;
- Provide administrative and logistical support to the Program Officers at DT.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in related field;
- Excellent oral communication and writing skills to effectively present information;
- Capacity to work both independently and as a member of a team;
- Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
- Self-starter, entrepreneurial attitude, and strong organization skills;
- Work experience in international development or related field preferred;
- Travel and/or work experience in foreign countries preferred;
Contact Details
- Contact: Ilan Cooper
- Telephone: 202-758-3617
- Email: icooper@dev-trans.com
Application Instructions
Please submit a cover letter and resume for this position to employment@dev-trans.com with the position title in the subject line.
