Country: United States of America
Closing date: 24 Jan 2020
World Learning seeks a Program Officer to support the U.S. Department of State’s Leaders for Democracy Fellowship (LDF) Program. The Program Officer will be a part of overall program implementation including planning, designing, organizing and implementing a leadership development program that takes place in the United States and abroad. This position, which requires Arabic language skills, works with professionals from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The position requires excellent coordination, communication, and planning skills along with a detail-oriented focus.
Responsibilities
- Support bilingual outreach and recruitment strategies. Duties include creating and editing recruitment materials in English and Arabic, reviewing participant applications in English and Arabic, and liaising with applicants to answer questions and provide support in English and Arabic;
- Coordinate the U.S. visa processes for participants travelling to the United States;
- Implement and administrate all the activities related to the LDF program in the U.S. and supporting international training conferences. Duties include preparing pre-departure, orientation, and program materials for fellow, assisting in organizing seminars, meetings, and appointments, and assisting the development of learning tools and virtual activities.
- Research and engage subject matter experts, technical assistance experts, and facilitators across all MENA countries.
- Continuously monitor and follow-up with selected fellows. Duties include collecting and tracking relevant professional and technical documents and resources, and providing virtual support and guidance to fellows throughout the cycle of the program engagements.
- Arrange program logistics. Duties include booking international and domestic air and ground travel, reserving lodging, meeting, and event space, and procuring supplies, equipment, and health coverage for fellows;
- Provide translation of materials and documents as well as interpretation as needed;
- Handle other tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- A minimum of four years of practical experience in working on international programs is preferred;
- A relevant bachelor’s degree
- Strong written and oral communication skills in Arabic required;
- Strong cross-cultural experience with people from the Middle East and North Africa region;
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively with colleagues, or persons with different national and cultural backgrounds;
- Demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail, organizational and event planning ability;
- Strong coordination, logistical, and time management skills;
- Strong computer and internet proficiency (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations and web-based tools);
Why World Learning
For more than 85 years, WorldLearning has worked to create a more peaceful, sustainable, and just world. Our education, development, and exchange programs help people find their voices, connect with their communities, and strengthen the institutions that form the backbone of a democratic society. With our support, these emerging leaders tackle critical global issues like poverty, conflict, and inequality.
As a thriving international nonprofit organization with impact in 150 countries, World Learning works across six major program areas. We’re hard at work improving global education to ensure schools and teachers have the tools they need to support students — including English language instruction through our TESOL teacher training. We encourage civic engagement in communities around the world, and we strengthen institutions so that they can best serve their constituencies. Our workforce development programs help people cultivate the hard and soft skills they need to succeed. And we offer people-to-people exchanges for people of all ages who seek professional and academic enrichment.
All World Learning programs are grounded in five key approaches: experiential learning, leadership development, inclusive practices, innovation, and grants management. We believe in partnering with local experts, organizations, and institutions to find solutions that will truly work for each community. Together, we create the foundations for a better tomorrow.
World Learning is a member of the World Learning Inc.Opens in New Window family, which also includes The Experiment in International Living and School for International Training.
World Learning is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action/veterans/ADA employer, committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.
How to apply:
Please apply via the following link:
Or email your CV to besher.almakhlouf@worldlearning.org