Program Associate, SSEA (Fixed Term)

Foundation for a Just Society • New York, NY

5d • $76,490 - $95,613 • Hybrid

About The Position

Foundation for a Just Society (FJS) envisions a world where all people are equally valued and lead self-determined lives. FJS advances the rights of women, girls, and LGBTQI people and promotes gender and racial justice by ensuring those most affected by injustice have the resources they need to cultivate the leadership and solutions that transform our world.
FJS makes grants to local, national, regional, and global organizations and networks with an emphasis on Francophone West Africa, Mesoamerica, South and Southeast Asia, and the US Southeast. FJS supports efforts that advance long-term, structural change and meet immediate needs that enable women, girls, and LGBTQI people most affected by injustice to be leaders, strategists, and agents of change.
The program associate for South and Southeast Asia works with grantee partners, and provides administrative and language support and regional knowledge to the South and Southeast Asia program officer. The program associate plays an essential role in supporting the implementation of the regional grantmaking strategy and manages the flow of information with grantee partners in the region.

The ideal candidate for this position has grantmaking experience and knowledge of women’s rights and LGBTQI movements in South and Southeast Asia. This position requires international travel, and is based in New York. This is a fixed-term position that will last until the end of 2027. There may be a possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent position.

Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to the foundation’s vision and mission and deep alignment with its values.
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field (gender studies, anthropology, sociology or international development), or equivalent years of work experience.
• At least three years of experience in program roles within human rights and social justice nonprofit or philanthropic sectors; proven track record in executing the responsibilities of this position.
• Experience with grantmaking processes, preferably at a public or private foundation.
• Familiarity with gender justice, racial justice; women’s, girls’ and LGBTQI rights; and familiarity with South and Southeast Asian politics, culture, and human rights discourse, with attention to particular communities including LBT and Dalit and caste-oppressed communities.
• Communicate through writing and speaking or signing in a way that is comprehensive and accurate, as well as tonally appropriate for and easily understood by internal and external audiences.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong administration and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a small team-oriented environment while also carrying out responsibilities with considerable independence.
• Strong administration and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Effectively manages competing priorities and can re-prioritize tasks, as needed.
• Takes initiative, is self-motivated, and has a desire to learn and improve skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a team.
• Minimal overnight travel to participate in staff retreats is required. Must have eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide information to grantee partners about grant processes, protocols, status, and other questions that arise.
• Gather additional information from grantee partners to assist with solicitations for proposals.
• Identify grantee partner needs throughout the grant process.
• Translate and/or coordinate the translation of proposals and program related materials
• Assist with grants monitoring and ensure that grantee partners submit required documentation on a timely basis.
• Review proposals, reports, and related documents submitted by grantees for accuracy and adherence to appropriate protocols.
• Work closely with GM team to support with post-award documentation
• Update and maintain the accuracy of grantmaking information including by logging and tracking information in the grants database.
• Stay up-to-date on relevant grantmaking policies and compliance requirements and assist program staff with understanding, operationalizing, and adhering to relevant policies and guidelines.
• Identify and advise on ways to improve processes related to grantmaking, including reporting tools and templates, and implement technical improvements for grantmaking processes and team infrastructure.
• Contribute to the analysis of progress and final reports from grantee partners as required.
• Draft writeups (or funding recommendations) that synthesize funding requests and make the case for funding grantee partners’ work.
• Contribute to the development of grantmaking strategies and portfolio maintenance.
• Maintain current knowledge of developments in gender justice, racial justice, women’s rights and LGBTQI rights in the respective region through research, site visits, and attendance at conferences.
• Compile regional, thematic and grantee partner information, news and analysis
• Assist in general scheduling and scheduling related to coordinating meetings, initiatives, event planning, technical assistance
• Manage and arrange regional travel and site visits, including securing necessary personnel such as interpreters, notetakers, and facilitators, as well as handling logistics and hiring coordinators.
• Oversee and maintain the year-round roster of regional language workers, scheduling them for grantee check-in calls and other required tasks.
• Support the South and Southeast Asia program officer in developing and tracking the regional budget.
• Provide support, as needed, to the finance team in processing contracts and payments.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for all eligible employees and their spouses, domestic partners, and eligible dependents.
• 20 Paid vacation days, and office closure Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day.
• 401(k) retirement plan (with employer match).
• 100% employer-paid life insurance, supplemental short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Generous paid parental leave with full salary continuation.
• Educational support benefits – tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, dependent tuition assistance.
• Supplemental benefits for adoption, reproductive health, surrogacy, and transgender and intersex health.
• Hybrid work environment (based on business or position need)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level