The Carter Center: Program Associate, Sr, Human Rights Program

Emory•Atlanta, GA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Carter Center is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization founded in 1982 in Atlanta, GA, by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, in partnership with Emory University. The Center has helped to improve millions of lives in more than 80 countries by waging peace, fighting disease, and building hope. The Carter Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering. It seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health. The Carter Center collaborates with other organizations, public and private, in carrying out its mission around the world. Current information about the Center’s many programs and activities are available at The Carter Center . SUMMARY: Reporting to the Director, the Senior Program Associate is responsible for supporting the day-to-day implementation of programmatic activities. The role contributes to the strategic design and execution of initiatives; prepares for and participates in program activities; engages with internal and external stakeholders; coordinates with staff, consultants, and partners; conducts field or site visits as needed; supports the development of grant proposals and budgets; manages project budgets and expenditures; and supports monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities. The position is based in Atlanta and may require domestic and/or international travel, including extended periods, as appropriate to program needs. Due to travel requirement, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a field related to specified program areas and four years related program management experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with the Carter Center Peace Programs, specifically the Human Rights Program.
Experience with event management and coordinating participation internationally.
Knowledge of TCC systems and process, such as Unit 4 accounting software and SharePoint.
Experience managing subgrants from procurement, implementation, and close out.
Substantive knowledge of the issues affecting women environmental rights defenders.

Responsibilities

Designs, implements, coordinates operational facets of a specific program and its related activities.
Manages work plans that are designed to accomplish program goals and objectives, and implements changes for improvement and efficiency.
Makes decisions on behalf of the program based on critical analyses of operational/statistical reports, financial data and budget forecasts, and outside trends and factors related to the program.
May plan, administer or monitor the program's budget, financial management, and/or grants.
Takes a leadership role on program-related committees and teams.
May develop fund raising initiatives, including researching and identifying funding sources and writing and submitting grant proposals.
Conducts program research and ensures that mandatory operational and statistical reports are fact-based and comply with regulations.
Serves as liaison with other groups and organizations participating in the program or seeking knowledge of the program, and may write and give speeches/presentations at conferences, university functions, or before various boards.
May supervise staff.
Ensures that complete and accurate program records are kept and maintained.
Performs related responsibilities as required.