Program Associate, Francophone West ; FJS

Posted on January 29, 2019

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

Foundation for a Just Society (FJS) advances the human rights of women, girls, and LGBTQI people globally, with an emphasis on those experiencing the greatest levels of injustice and discrimination. We do so through supporting organizations that use innovative, intersectional, locally-rooted strategies that meet immediate needs while igniting long-term, structural change in communities and regions that have been overlooked by philanthropy.

We seek to strengthen movements that create a world where all people are valued and lead self-determined lives. While FJS works internationally, our geographic focus areas are:
Francophone West Africa, Mesoamerica, South and Southeast Asia, and the US Southeast.

FJS is committed to an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

At FJS, a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace is one where all employees, no matter their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, education or disability, feel valued and respected.

POSITION SUMMARY

The program associate for Francophone West Africa works with grantee partners, and provides administrative and language support and regional knowledge to the Francophone West Africa 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 is a strategic thinker, analytical, highly adaptive, technologically savvy, an independent problem solver, meticulous, collegial, and thrives in a dynamic environment. They have a working knowledge of women’s rights and LGBTQI movements in Francophone West Africa and bring French fluency. This position requires international and domestic travel, and is based in New York.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a point of contact and information resource for grantee partners and respond to requests.
• Assist the Francophone West Africa program officer with solicitations for proposals, including gathering additional information from grantees.
• Review proposals, reports, and related documents submitted by grantees for accuracy and adherence to appropriate protocols.
• Assist with grants monitoring and ensure that grantee partners submit required documentation on a timely basis.
• Update and maintain the accuracy of grantmaking information including by logging and tracking information in the grants database.
• Contribute to the analysis of progress and final reports from grantee partners as required.
• Help identify grantee partner support needs and provide support, as needed, to the Francophone West Africa program officer in the grantee partner support process.
• Translate proposals and program related materials from French to English (and vice versa).
• Contribute to the development of grantmaking strategies and portfolio maintenance.
• Maintain current knowledge of developments in gender justice, women’s rights and LGBTQI rights in respective regions through research, site visits, and attendance at conferences.
• Proactively and reactively compile regional, thematic and grantee partner information, news and analysis.
• 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.
• Assist in event planning, program meetings, technical assistance, and managing travel and site visits.
• Support the Francophone West Africa program officer in developing and tracking the regional budget.
• Provide support, as needed, to the finance team in processing contracts and payments.
• 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.

REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated commitment to the foundation’s vision and mission, and deep alignment with its values.
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related…