Senior Program Associate, International Training and Academic Programs
AED Center for International Training is seeking a Senior Program Associate to support the development and implementation of academic and training programs. The Senior Program Associate will work with the project director in placing and monitoring participants to academic and training programs from the countries assigned.
Job Functions:
Evaluate participant credentials for academic and short-term placement
Research academic programs according to USAID guidelines
Prepare application materials
Conduct training budget analysis and negotiation with training providers
Evaluate proposal from training providers
Oversee logistical arrangements , i.e: hotel and air reservations, housing, university and training program arrivals
Monitor short term and academic programs, to include maintaining contact with participants and advisors, reviewing plan of study, campus visits etc.
Conduct orientation and assist participants in creating linkage portion of their program
Prepare, process, monitor payments and expenses
Maintain contact with AED field offices and USAID missions
Qualifications
4 years of relevant experience required.
Bachelors in Arab Studies, Asian Studies, Development Management, Foreign Affairs, International Development, or related field required.
Knowledge of U.S higher education and short term training resources; experience and familiarity with USAID Trainings; knowledge and/or experience with the Middle East, and or Asia; Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills; proficiency in Arabic preferred; excellent computer skills in Word, Excel and databases.
Interested applicants should send resume with cover letter referencing position #MD8175 to employ@aed.org or fax: 202-884-8413
For a complete job description visit: http://www.aed.org
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