Program Associate, Policy

About InterAction

InterAction is the largest U.S.-based alliance of international non-government organizations (NGOs) and partners. Celebrating our 40th anniversary this year, we mobilize our Members to think and act collectively to serve the world’s poor and vulnerable, with a shared belief that we can make the world a more peaceful, just and prosperous place – together. Using our collective voice and convening power, we seek to shape important policy decisions and actions across a wide range of issues – including foreign assistance, humanitarian relief, development, economic equity, food security, and climate change.

Our Members are premier international global development, humanitarian, and sector-supporting organizations that work in almost every country and manage more than $15.4 billion in programs annually. InterAction’s revenue comes from dues, government, private foundation and corporate grants, and fee-for-service programs. Additional information can be found at www.interaction.org.

Position Description

InterAction’s Humanitarian Team seeks to shape the policies that guide humanitarian response through the work of its Policy Team. InterAction requires a Program Associate to support the Program Manager, Policy in representing the NGO voice in policy discussions, positioning of INGOs, the development of humanitarian guidance, and the crafting of reforms to make the humanitarian response system efficient and effective. The Associate will serve as a focal point for the team’s UN Partnership Working Group, focused on NGO partnership with UNHCR and the World Food Program, along with providing administrative and technical support for InterAction’s “Grand Bargain” engagement and humanitarian financing portfolio.

Position Type

Full-time

This is a full-time position based in Washington D.C. InterAction maintains a hybrid work environment and employees are eligible to telework three days a week and work in the office two days a week. There is an expectation that employees will be based in the Washington D.C. region.

Essential Functions

• Support InterAction’s UN Partnerships Working Group, focused on NGO partnership with the United Nations humanitarian agencies, particularly UNHCR and the World Food Program, through the organization of meetings, notetaking, responding to inquiries from NGO members, and the promotion of information exchange between NGOS and Un agencies.
• Support InterAction’s role in the Grand Bargain, including arranging meetings with multiple stakeholders to promote information exchange and develop messaging/advocacy products towards the goals of the Grand Bargain.
• Liaise with counterparts in UN agencies and US government to facilitate inter-agency coordination, transparency, and collaboration
• Seek/consolidate input from InterAction members in efforts to develop and distribute advocacy, partnership, and outreach materials, including analysis of annual member/partnership surveys.
• Organize events, such as workshops, roundtable discussions, and other events and meetings in close collaboration with other HPP staff and members domestically and internationally.
• Maintain up to date email lists for working groups and relevant thematic issues.
• Prepare materials such as policy and programmatic briefing documents, situation updates and formal correspondence in support of working group activities; craft agendas; maintain participant lists, and track and disseminate action points.
• Ensured effective grant management support for the Humanitarian Policy Team by contributing to reports and indicators as necessary.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations/studies/development, political science, social science, law or related field
• Experience working as part of a team, and facilitating cross team collaboration
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365
• Oral and written communication skills
• Strong commitment to InterAction mission and values
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience with non-profit or NGO work experience within international humanitarian assistance
• Knowledge of humanitarian architecture, including coordination structures such as the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, Grand Bargain and others
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

The position does not supervise employees.

Compensation

Salary range is $45,000 - $52,000 per year, commensurate with skills and experience.

InterAction offers three CareFirst medical insurance plans and an excellent benefits package. Available plans include an HMO, Point of Service and PPO option. The HMO plan is 100% employer paid for employees at all coverage levels.

Expected Start Date

September 2024

Reports to

Program Manager, Policy

Travel

Minimal

In addition

InterAction is an equal opportunity employer that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. InterAction does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, and individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws.

There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. InterAction will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period.

InterAction does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of InterAction and InterAction will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume. All applications must be submitted through ADP for consideration. Incomplete applications will not be considered.