United States Institute of Peace
Program Assistant, Personal Services Contractor (Project Management)
Who We Are
Peace is our commitment. The United States Institute of Peace represents the American people's shared values and commitment to peace worldwide. We know that Peace is Security – it advances both U.S. and international security by preventing, managing, and mitigating violent conflict.
We are an independent, non-partisan institution and are actively engaged with peacebuilding efforts worldwide. Together we tackle the most challenging problems and hold fast to the possibility of a more peaceful world. To learn more about USIP programs and job openings, go to https://www.usip.org/about/careers.
If you have a passion for making the world a better place and want to have a front-row seat on the world stage, USIP is the place for you.
Job Summary:
The Program Assistant (PA) will provide overall support for the day-to-day operations of the Latin America Program (LAP), by providing programmatic, administrative, analytical, and logistical support, including program coordination and scheduling, basic research and writing, and other tasks as assigned. This position provides assistance to budget and contract management, implementation activities, events and travel logistics using USIP's standard policies, procedures, and guidelines.
The PA position is full-time term, Personal Services Contractor position based in Washington DC, and the contract can be renewed pending good performance, funding, and business needs.
This position will report to the Vice President of LAP.
Job Brief:
Administrative and Program Support:
Budget and Contract Management Support:
Research Support & Writing Support:
Performs Other Duties as Assigned.
Qualifications
All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable completion of a suitability background investigation.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package consisting of:
1. Completed employment application
2. Cover letter
3. Resume
Note: Only those applicants that are selected for further discussions will be contacted.
USIP is an equal opportunity employer. USIP does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
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