Results for Development Hiring for Program Associate, Global Education at Remote Full Time

Results for Development (R4D) is a leading non-profit global development partner. We collaborate with change agents around the world — government officials, civil society leaders and social innovators — to create strong systems that support healthy, educated people. We help our partners move from knowing their goal to knowing how to reach it. We combine global expertise in health, education and nutrition with analytic rigor, practical support for decision-making and implementation and access to peer problem-solving networks. Together with our partners, we build self-sustaining systems that serve everyone and deliver lasting results. Then we share what we learn so others can achieve results for development, too.

We have a unique and vibrant culture at R4D. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of our work environment and help advance our mission. Diversity—of ideas, identities, perspectives and backgrounds—is vital to who we are and what we do. We seek people who embrace these values and will help reinforce them. Our work culture is collaborative, creative and entrepreneurial. We operate based on trust and respect. Teams across the organization frequently collaborate on programmatic work and support each other in continuously building a better R4D.

R4D’s Global Education practice works with change agents in low- and middle-income countries to strengthen their education systems by providing analysis and connections, putting evidence into action, and sharing what we learn with the global education community.

Working side by side with programmatic and funding partners who share our values and principles, we aim to strengthen education systems so that they serve all children at all stages — from early childhood development to primary and secondary school learning, to ensure that adolescents and young adults have the skills they need to find work and succeed in life.

R4D is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Program Associate (PA) to play a key role within the Global Education practice, providing technical, program management, and communications support to a range of projects, such as the School Action Learning Exchange and our work in early childhood development (ECD).

This position is based in Washington, DC or outside the U.S. where R4D has a country presence. This person will report to the Senior Program Officer for Global Education.

Responsibilities

The PA will serve as a key member of the project team, providing support for the implementation of project activities. Responsibilities will encompass administrative, project management, research, and communication tasks. Potential responsibilities include:

Support project teams in designing and conducting virtual/in-person/hybrid meetings and workshops, including, but not limited to: supporting participant outreach and management before, during, and after meetings or events; working closely with project and IT teams during events; and providing logistical support as needed (e.g. notetaking during meetings, emailing handouts, keeping track of attendees, etc.)

Facilitate meetings with both internal and external project stakeholders

Contribute to the development and production of highly polished presentations, concept notes, briefing materials, and other products such as blog posts, newsletters, shared event calendars, meeting summaries, and e-communications on key topics of interest for a variety of stakeholders (such as funders, implementing partners, external audiences)

Support the design and implementation of high-quality research activities focused on improving network effectiveness (e.g., desk review, conducting key informant interviews, survey design, data coding and analysis) using both qualitative and quantitative methods

Monitor and facilitate the execution of deliverables through collaboration with implementing partners, funders, and other technical partners

Provide support on a range of administrative/operational tasks including developing contracts, invoice processing, and recruitment of other staff and consultants

Engage as a member of the team, and contribute ideas to guide longer-term learning exchange planning and design

Participates fully as a member of R4D by contributing, assisting and participating in projects, activities, and initiatives as requested by management.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree +1 yr experience

Enthusiastic about joining a diverse and inclusive work environment

Strategic and creative problem solver who is adept at developing efficient systems and decision-making processes

Experience developing budgets, tracking and managing resources, and/or supporting recruitment and program management efforts required

Highly collaborative and approachable team member who is enthusiastic about supporting the team and working closely with others at R4D

Excellent oral and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complicated and detailed data to team leads

High level of organization, attention to detail, professionalism, and reliability

Ability to prioritize and manage work in a fast-paced environment across multiple projects and work streams with competing time/resource demands

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Enthusiasm, energy, good judgment, and humor

Motivated to learn, grow, contribute and produce

Results for Development is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering

and nurturing an energetic, collaborative and diverse workforce. R4D provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.