Program Assistant, Africa Program
The Program Assistant for the Africa Program at Confidential Client supports senior scholars by managing administrative tasks including travel arrangements, expense reporting, event coordination, and budget tracking. This full-time hybrid role requires strong organizational skills and teamwork to facilitate the program's focus on Africa's political, economic, technological, and security challenges amid global uncertainty.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking a full-time Program Assistant to support its Africa Program. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity to work closely with senior scholars and program staff.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide administrative and secretarial support to scholars and program staff
- Arrange travel and prepare travel-related expense reports
- Maintain databases and perform regular data entry and web postings
- Coordinate meetings and events, including logistics for private and public programming
- Interface with the international public policy community on behalf of the program
- Track workflows, assist with grant reporting and budgets, and perform monthly financial reviews of grant spending
- Support ad hoc requests, prioritize competing tasks, and ensure attention to detail under time pressure
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Experience providing logistical, budgetary, and event support preferred
- Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple tasks
- Excellent teamwork, written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and comfort working under deadlines
- Knowledge of Africa’s political and economic dynamics is a plus but not required
Location & Schedule
- Location: Washington, DC (Dupont Circle)
- Schedule: Hybrid role — in-office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Compensation & Benefits
- Anticipated salary range: $50,000 - $52,000 per year
- Confidential Client offers generous benefits, including health insurance and an outstanding workplace environment
Union Notice
This position is included in the staff bargaining unit, Confidential Client Workers Alliance (CEWA), affiliated with IFPTE Local 70.
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