Program Associate
Coptic Orphans, Falls Church VA office

Coptic Orphans is seeking a full time program associate in its Falls Church, VA, USA office, to support the organization’s expansion of its development programs in Egypt. These programs include a girls’ education project, child literacy programs, job training programs, and other programs related to children and youth in Egypt as they arise. Must possess a positive attitude and the willingness to work hard with a great group of people. The Program Associate will mainly work with and report to the International Program Director. Salary commensurate with experience and within the limits of a small nonprofit organization.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)
• Assist in research and other program related activities
• writing and review of grant proposals, financial and narrative reports to project funding organizations,
• Communicate with staff in Egypt to coordinate activites,
• Promote awareness of projects thru updating web content, publications, meetings, presentations.
• support planning, writing and review of training materials and other program materials,
• support analysis, writing and review of project evaluation instruments and data.
• coordinate work with cooperating organizations, and working with consultants and vendors.
• Additional responsibilities include bookkeeping/accounting for the projects
• Perform other tasks as necessary.

Qualifications:
• Minimum 2 years work experience or Master's degree in International Development, Education or related field.
• Excellent organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks efficiently
• Excellent cross cultural written and oral communication skills; ability to work in team environment
• Strong command of MS Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook; and familiarity with statistical software such as SPSS
• Availability to travel overseas
• Fluency in English; knowledge of spoken Arabic, reading and writing a plus.
• Committment to children and interest in international development issues, background in international nonprofit world a plus.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States.

How to Apply:

Send CV and cover letter, 2 references and a 3 page writing sample to Phoebe Farag at pfarag@copticorphans.org