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Description

The Program Associate will support day to day implementation of Democracy Programs including programmatic, technical and administrative functions.

This position will report to the Associate Director, Democracy Program. This position is for a period of six months.

Reporting to the Associate Director, the Program Associate contributes significantly to the day-to-day implementation of the Carter Center's Democracy Program.

• The Program Associate will assist in the strategic design of activities; prepare and participate in programming; dialogue with local and international stakeholders; support operations; coordinate with field-based contractors and Atlanta staff; conduct field visits; develop grant proposals and budgets; manage grant and project budgets and expenditures; and oversee monitoring and evaluation of activities
• The position is Atlanta-based, with periodic travel to field countries
• Supports the design, implementation, and coordination of operational facets of democracy programs and related activities
• Supports management of work plans that are designed to accomplish program goals and objectives, and implements changes for improvement and efficiency
• Makes decisions on behalf of the program based on critical analyses of operational/statistical reports, financial data and budget forecasts, and outside trends and factors related to the program
• May plan, administer or monitor the program's budget, financial management, and/or grants
• Makes a leadership role on program-related committees and teams
• May develop fund raising initiatives, including researching and identifying funding sources and writing and submitting grant proposals
• Conducts program research and ensures that mandatory operational and statistical reports are accurate and comply with regulations
• Serves as liaison with other groups and organizations participating in the program or seeking knowledge of the program, and may write and give speeches/presentations at conferences, university functions, or before various boards
• May supervise staff and/or interns
• Ensures that complete and accurate program records are kept and maintained
• Performs related responsibilities as required

ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• Primary duty is organizing, coordinating, and planning operational facets of a global program and its related activities which include, but are not limited to the following: researching factors that may impact the success of the program, and working with individuals or groups to research and document program requirements in order to provide appropriate input.
• Monitors and reports progress of 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.
• Monitors expenditures and may prepare financial reports; may assist in identifying funding resources and developing fund-raising strategies and initiatives.
• 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.
• May write or develop 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.
• May plan, administer, or monitor the program's budget or related grants.
• May assist in developing and coordinating program-related conferences, conventions, or meetings.
• May supervise staff. Performs related responsibilities as required.
• This is not an administrative support position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

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