The Carter Center: Program Associate, Democracy Program

About the role

The Program Associate at The Carter Center is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and planning operational facets of the Democracy Program’s projects. This role involves working with relevant headquarters, project field staff, consultants, and external experts to achieve project goals. The Program Associate also conducts research and gathers accurate information to develop publications, represents the program at international meetings and conferences, and networks with affiliated groups.

Responsibilities

• Researches factors that may impact the success of the program and works with individuals or groups to research and document program requirements.
• Makes progress reports on objectives and goals of the program.
• Develops promotional materials/venues, manages relational databases, and establishes/forecasts budget requirements.
• Develops work plans to accomplish objectives and monitors progress toward their achievement.
• Maintains budgeting, grant, and sub-grant records, monitors expenditures, and prepares financial reports.
• Prepares operational and statistical reports to assist in effective decision-making.
• Conducts training, represents the program at international meetings and conferences, and networks with affiliated groups.
• Writes or develops reports, speeches, briefings, newsletters, promotional materials, grants, or other written materials related to the program.
• Conducts research and gathers accurate information to develop various publications.
• Assists in developing and coordinating program-related conferences, conventions, or meetings.
• Supervises staff as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Post-graduate degree in international studies, political science, public policy, or related field, or Juris Doctorate.
• Two years working on issues related to human rights, governance, elections, and/or related areas.
• Program management experience and proficiency in developing and implementing programs related to human rights, CSO capacity building, governance, elections, and/or related areas.
• Experience in supervision; budget preparation, tracking, and execution; and relationship building.
• Familiarity with NGOs and project-based fundraising.
• Strong collaborative problem-solving and analytic skills, a high level of personal energy, positive attitude, and ability to work in a team setting.

Qualifications

• Currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Benefits

Emory University offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and more. The Carter Center provides additional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $45,000 - $60,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The Carter Center offers a flexible schedule based on agreed-upon guidelines. Employees must be able to commute to The Carter Center on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.