Junior Program Officer-540098

Delaware Nation Industries • Washington, DC

7h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Office of English Language Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs(ECA/A/L). The position supports the Office Director and Office staff in the administration and coordination of a variety of exchanges, programs, and material development. The purpose of this task order is to provide a professional service employee who will provide support to the Office of English Language Programs. It is expected that minimal training and direction will be required for this position. The workload will incorporate complex cases and material, as well as demand a strong capacity for problem-solving. The contractors assigned to the position will effectively manage a diverse and sophisticated workload and will be required to conduct a high level of liaison activities and relationship building.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Ability to interact with all nationalities in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Ability to learn and work with database applications.
• Demonstrated skills or knowledge of global internet access and research capabilities.
• Demonstrated skills in program administration, operating procedures, oversight and monitoring.
• Facility with standard software, including the complete Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint), and an ability to learn and work with other software, as well as database applications and electronic outreach tools.
• Strong, timely and precise organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities.
• Strong critical and creative thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and multi-task in a high volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Strong ability to have a flexible, team-oriented approach to work.
• Excellent ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to international educational and cultural exchanges, or other types of international programming or activities.
• Exposure to U.S. foreign affairs agencies and/or international organizations.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of duties necessary to assist planning and implementing exchange programs as well as in producing English language materials in coordination with regional bureaus, other bureau offices, program agencies, and posts.
• Performs relevant administrative tasks for program planning and implementation and provides support for major organizational analysis, design and implementation projects.
• Assists with the production of webinars, websites, social media and other electronic outreach tools.
• Maintains a close and highly responsive relationship with the office’s day-to-day activities.
• Provides data analysis, record keeping, research and other duties as may be required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed