Back The Carter Center: Senior Program Associate, Conflict Resolution Program #72806

SUMMARY:

The Carter Center works to prevent, mitigate, and resolve conflicts to build transformative and sustainable peace. The Conflict Resolution Program works toward an inclusive, holistic approach to peacebuilding – one that addresses various dimensions of the conflict – based on the belief that sustainable peace depends on engaging with everyone affected by the decisions made by the people at the peace table. Its gender-conscious approach includes constructive change initiatives that go beyond the resolution of conflicts, reaffirming the importance of women’s participation and involvement at all levels of the peace and security agenda and the development of local solutions to global problems.

Under this initiative, the Carter Center currently supports programs in the U.S., the Middle East, and Africa. The Senior Program Associate’s scope of work will include but is not limited to support to the current design and implementation of the Mali Independent Observer of the 2015 Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, emanating from the Algiers Process (Agreement). The mandate of the Independent Observer is defined by Articles 63 and 64 of the Agreement, relevant resolutions of the United Nations Security Council and the Working Framework on the Independent Observer adopted by the Monitoring Committee of the Agreement.

Reporting to the Associate Director, the Senior Program Associate contributes significantly to the day-to-day implementation of the Carter Center's efforts to advance peace. The Senior Program Associate will assist in the strategic design of activities; prepare and participate in programming, dialogue with local and international stakeholders; coordinate with field based contractors and Atlanta staff; spearhead the continuing development of conflict mapping using technology; conduct field visits; develop grant proposals and budgets; manage grant and project budgets and expenditures; and oversee monitoring and evaluation of activities. The position is Atlanta based, with regular travel to Mali and/or other countries for extended periods. Domestic travel is also possible. Due to travel requirements, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• The Senior Program Associate must demonstrate a high level of autonomy, professional rigor, and diplomacy, including a willingness to work flexible and at times long hours.
• The ability to work across various fields (conflict resolution, security, human rights, human resources, technological innovation) and in a cross-cultural manner are key.
• Experience living/working in Sub-Saharan Africa or the Sahel is a plus, and professional fluency in written and spoken French are highly preferred.
• Strong ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, computer skills, and teamwork are a must.
• Master's degree in history, political science, international relations, peace studies/conflict resolution, public health, sociology, anthropology, journalism, regional studies (Africa and Middle East), gender studies or another applicable field is preferred.
• Familiarity with Mali and/or the Sahel is an asset but not required.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Designs, implements, coordinates operational facets of a specific program and its related activities.
• Manages work plans that are designed to accomplish program goals and objectives, and implements changes for improvement and efficiency.
• Makes decisions on behalf of the program based on critical analyses of operational/statistical reports, financial data and budget forecasts, and outside trends and factors related to the program.
• May plan, administer or monitor the program's budget, financial management, and/or grants.
• Takes a leadership role on program-related committees and teams.
• May develop fund raising initiatives, including researching and identifying funding sources and writing and submitting grant proposals.
• Conducts program research and ensures that mandatory operational and statistical reports are fact-based and comply with regulations.
• Serves as liaison with other groups and organizations participating in the program or seeking knowledge of the program, and may write and give speeches/presentations at conferences, university functions, or before various boards.
• May supervise staff.
• Ensures that complete and accurate program records are kept and maintained.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to specified program areas and Four years related program management experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home temporarily during the COVID-19 pandemic, with intent to return to an Emory University location in the future. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.