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21 people are interested
Program Assistant Fall Internship
ORGANIZATION: AMAR International
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21 people are interested
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
Program Assistants will support the work of the CEO and Programs Officer. Tasks will be varied and will include:
- Help manage existing and future projects with US-based donors;
- Research and apply for grants and new sources of funding from governmental, institutional, corporate and private donors.
- Help to represent AMAR to US government agencies, international institutions, NGOS and think-tanks;
- Maintain and develop knowledge of Middle Eastern development issues;
- Prepare presentations of AMAR projects and 'the AMAR model’ in a variety of formats - powerpoint, briefing reports, web pages etc.;
- Assist in the development of the annual fundraising capacity of AMAR U.S. through activities including fundraisers and the maintenance of AMAR Supporters Circles in US cities;
- Arrange travel, meetings and appointments; Where appropriate, attend meetings, taking notes and drafting official minutes;
- General administrative and other ad hoc tasks.
KEY QUALITIES / SKILLS REQUIRED
- Interest in program management and implementation;
- Strong writing skills, the ability to produce high-quality work to deadlines and to balance multiple commitments in an organized and efficient way;
- Excellent interpersonal and communicative skills;
- Ability to work independently, good planning skills, time management, ability to prioritize;
- High level of numeracy;
- Keen interest in editing;
- Working knowledge of written Arabic is not required, but is a plus;
- Proficiency with IT generally and the Microsoft Office package;
- Commitment to core human rights values, tolerance and diversity.
More opportunities with AMAR International
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About AMAR International
Location:
1616 H St NW, Washington, DC 20016, US
Mission Statement
AMAR U.S. is the new affiliate of the AMAR International Charitable Foundation, a British charity providing health and educational services in the Middle East and South Asia since 1991. AMAR U.S. will support existing and develop new programs to relieve poverty and suffering by providing medical and educational assistance to communities in some of the world’s most troubled regions. AMAR U.S. is the new affiliate of the AMAR International Charitable Foundation, a British charityproviding health and educational services in the Middle East and South Asia since 1991. AMAR U.S.will support existing and develop new programs to relieve poverty and suffering by providing medicaland educational assistance to communities in some of the world’s most troubled regions.
Description
The AMAR International Charitable Foundation in the United States of America (AMAR U.S.) invites applications from candidates with a keen interest in creating long-term sustainable solutions for populations in conflict zones and high-stress areas in the Middle East and elsewhere. Program Assistants will place a high value on capacity-building and institution-building through the provision of innovative health solutions and education as tools for stabilisation and conflict resolution. The AMAR International Charitable Foundation in the United States of America (AMAR U.S.) invitesapplications from candidates with a keen interest in creating long-term sustainable solutions forpopulations in conflict zones and high-stress areas in the Middle East and elsewhere. ProgramAssistants will place a high value on capacity-building and institution-building through the provision ofinnovative health solutions and education as tools for stabilisation and conflict resolution.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1616 H St NWSuite 105Washington, DC 20006
DATE POSTED
June 24, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 20-40 hours per week