Program Associate, Markets & Food

Responsibilities

• Writes case studies, policy briefs, research summaries, informational documents, and presentation materials. Composes reports, briefings, and other documents to summarize findings. Develops proposals, consulting agreements and other agreements for final approval.
• Assists in donor communications and fundraising activities, develops program-specific publications.
• Schedules meetings; responsible for setting up conference bridges, coordinating online meetings, managing other meeting logistics, and following up with meeting notes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Key Competencies
• Operational Excellence & Precision: Maintain high standards of accuracy and data integrity. Proactively manage competing timelines and complex datasets to ensure all program deliverables, reports, and documentation are consistent, error-free, and submitted on schedule.
• Project Coordination & Support: Serve as the operational backbone for program execution. Support the full project lifecycle by tracking tasks, maintaining rigorous documentation, and ensuring seamless communication and alignment across all stakeholders.
• Proactive Problem-Solving & Judgment: Exercise sound, independent judgment to anticipate bottlenecks and resolve operational issues. Apply existing policies, leverage precedents, and identify process improvements to ensure program objectives are met with minimal supervision.
• Professional Communication: Distill complex program information into clear, concise, and professional materials. Tailor written reports, summaries, and presentations to the specific needs of diverse audiences to ensure transparency and organizational alignment.
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Champion a culture of partnership by working effectively with internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders. Cultivate and maintain productive relationships that support cross-functional goals and contribute to a cohesive program environment.
• Agility & Resourcefulness: Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Demonstrate the ability to pivot between shifting priorities and evolving administrative needs without losing focus on quality, project milestones, or organizational goals.
• Must have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) plus two years' professional experience, or a minimum of four years relevant experience, preferably with environmental

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Additional Information

Major Function The Program Associate assists with administrative and programmatic tasks related to projects managed under the Large Project Management Unit (LPMU) of Markets and Food (e.g. CMI 2.0 Codex Planetarius, Tapestry, Markets Institute projects, etc.). This position works to support the Markets and Food's program goals and objectives through conducting research and analysis, organizing information and materials, drafting reports, proposals and presentations, and assisting with project management, policy development and analysis. Coordinates major activities for the program, communicates with staff on ongoing activities, and administers and monitors budgets, contracts, and other assigned projects.

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