Program Coordinator

Macfadden seeks a Program Coordinator to support USAID’s Office of Food for Peace (USAID/FFP). USAID/FFP is a U.S. Government office that provides life-saving food assistance and supports longer-term development activities that mitigate chronic food insecurity. The Program Coordinator will provide dedicated support to USAID/FFP’s U.S. Policy and Partnerships Team through a variety of tasks that facilitate the team’s engagement with domestic stakeholders, including Congress, audit and oversight bodies, the private sector and humanitarian partner organizations.

Solicitation will close on May 3rd, 2019.

Responsibilities of the Program Coordinator include but are not limited to the following:

1. Draft talking points, briefing memos, responses to congressional queries, and other documents that clearly convey USAID/FFP’s policy priorities and programs for a variety of audiences.

2. Monitor Congressional hearings, NGO and think tank events, and other relevant forums.

3. Support FFP’s private sector engagement efforts through participation in meetings, outreach efforts, and other activities.

4. Analyze UN partner reports and audits pertaining to USAID/FFP programming.

5. Track USAID/FFP oversight and audit issues and support USAID/FFP’s engagement with oversight entities.

6. Manage planning, outreach, and logistics for meetings and events.

7. Oversee administrative tasks for the U.S. Policy Team, including preparing travel memos, facilitating clearances, and maintaining electronic filing systems.

8. Other duties as assigned. 

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs or a related field.
• One to four years of work experience that demonstrates ability to multitask and meet rapid deadlines with quality work. 
• Familiarity with humanitarian issues, Congress or other U.S. Government offices, and/or international humanitarian actors.
• Must be eligible for a Secret-level U.S. Government security clearance.

SKILLS:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and close attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage large and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently but also function effectively as part of a team.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

To be considered for this position, you must submit a resume and cover letter.  Please submit these items as attachments to preserve formatting. 

Only applications with a resume and cover letter will be considered; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

U.S. Citizenship is required; selected candidate must be able to qualify for a government sponsored clearance.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.  The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

This position description reflects Macfadden’s assignment of essential functions; nothing in this job description restricts the Company’s latitude to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.