Program Assistant, Disability Inclusive Peacebuilding

Who We Are

Peace is our commitment. The United States Institute of Peace represents the American people's shared values and commitment to peace worldwide. We know that Peace is Security - it advances both U.S. and international security by preventing, managing, and mitigating violent conflict.

We are an independent, non-partisan institution and are actively engaged with peacebuilding efforts worldwide. Together we tackle the most challenging problems and hold fast to the possibility of a more peaceful world. To learn more about USIP programs and job openings, go to https://www.usip.org/about/careers.

If you have a passion for making the world a better place and want to have a front-row seat on the world stage, USIP is the place for you.

SUMMARY:

The Program Assistant will support the Senior Advisor, Peacebuilding and Inclusion USIP's disability-inclusive peacebuilding portfolio.

This is a part-time term U.S. Personal Services Contractor position through August 2024, the contract can be renewed pending good performance, availability of funding, and business needs.

Specifically, the Program Assistant will conduct the following tasks:

JOB BRIEF

Program Support:

• Supports -  through budgeting, writing, reporting, and general coordination, including  the development of programs to strengthen the role of persons with disabilities as peacebuilders

• Assists in the development of an internal USIP working group on disability inclusion and in documenting best practices at USIP

• Drafts internal and public documents

• Manage the documentation of events and projects in USIP's systems

• Attend internal and external meetings and takes notes

• Supports the Senior Advisor in building and maintaining relationships

Research:

• Conducts research as needed on topics related to the inclusion of people with disabilities in peacebuilding

• Supports the peer review of relevant USIP publications

Events:

• Provides substantive and administrative support for small and large invite-only meetings and public events, including a study groups, workshops, and other programmatic activities, including through:

• Regularly updating email lists and consulting internally as needed on invitees.

• Drafting invitation text and taking RSVP's for events.

• Using USIP's event systems to reserve rooms.

• Operating the virtual portion of the event, including reserving Zoom or other systems

• Liaising with reception and security to grant building access to guests and greeting and escorting guests

• Developing promotional and informative descriptions of events for USIP's internal staff members and external guests.

• Arranging food and refreshments as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in international affairs, conflict resolution, or a related field

• One (1) or more years of business or administrative experience.

• Experience and knowledge in disability inclusion

• Experience organizing events and meetings.

• Research experience

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with partners.

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in English required

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) are required.

• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and develop effective working relationships and strong interpersonal skills, including cross-cultural communication.

All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable completion of a suitability background investigation.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package consisting of:

• Completed employment application including titles, dates of hire and salary requirements.

• Cover letter

• Resume

Only those applicants that are selected for further discussions will be contacted.

No Phone Calls. Interviews will be scheduled by appointment only.

USIP is an equal opportunity employer. USIP does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.