Program Assistant, Africa Program

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is seeking a full-time Program Assistant to support scholars in its Africa Program, based in Washington, DC. The Africa Program addresses political, economic, technological, and security issues shaping Africa’s future, including political and geopolitical shifts, trade, technology, and climate and energy transitions. The Program Assistant will provide administrative and secretarial support; arrange travel; prepare expense reports; perform database work; handle web postings; coordinate meetings and events; interface with the international public policy community; and help organize private and public events. The role also supports workflow tracking, grant reports and budgets, and monthly reviews of grant spending. This is an entry-level opportunity to work with senior scholars. The position operates on a hybrid basis, with in-office work required Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience providing logistical, budgetary, and event support.
Excellent teamwork skills.
Ability to balance multiple competing tasks successfully.
Attention to detail, including under time pressure.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Africa’s political and economic dynamics.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and secretarial support to scholars in the Africa Program.
Make travel arrangements and prepare expense reports.
Perform database work and handle web postings.
Coordinate meetings and events and help organize private and public program events.
Interface with the international public policy community.
Track workflows and assist with preparing grant reports and budgets.
Conduct monthly financial reviews of grant spending.