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About the Role

The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) seeks a Program Assistant for the African Peacebuilding and Developmental Dynamics (APDD) program. APDD advances African-led research on peacebuilding, governance, and developmental changes in conflict-affected African countries. This role supports the program's administration, award processes, event organization, digital presence, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support overall program administration.
• Assist with selection and administrative processes for program awards and agreements.
• Maintain a database of contacts, fellows, committee members, and correspondence.
• Organize on- and off-site workshops and meetings, including logistical support and correspondence.
• Serve as rapporteur for program workshops and meetings, taking minutes and drafting summaries.
• Assist with the production of advertising and outreach materials.
• Expand the program’s online presence by managing and updating web pages and social media.
• Assist with digital media projects like blogs, podcasts, and social media postings.
• Assist with drafting program narrative and financial reports, and proposals.
• Maintain contact lists, databases, and APDD files and records.
• Work with budgets and financial reports, processing and reconciling expenses.
• Perform other duties and projects as directed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences preferred.
• 1-2 years administrative, research, or related work experience in a nonprofit or academic environment preferred.
• Previous work experience with, or detailed knowledge of, Africa and peacebuilding preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• High degree of professionalism.
• Excellent writing and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience and/or familiarity with web and database development and maintenance preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and respond flexibly to changing demands.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), database management, and Internet applications.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize daily activities to meet competing deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally (10%).

Skills

• Photography and graphic design skills a plus.
• Web and database development and maintenance.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Database management.
• Internet applications.
• Interpersonal communication.
• Written communication.
• Oral communication.
• Writing.
• Organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Initiative.
• Flexibility.
• Multitasking.
• Prioritization.

Location

• New York metro area

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 1-2 years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

• $60,000

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Gym reimbursement
• Annual tuition and/or student loan reimbursement
• Professional development funds
• Pension plan
• Tax savings programs
• Generous vacation leave
• Sick leave

About the Company

• The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent, international, nonprofit organization devoted to the advancement of interdisciplinary research in the social sciences through a wide variety of workshops, meetings and conferences, fellowships and grants, training institutes, scholarly exchanges, research, and publications.
• The African Peacebuilding and Developmental Dynamics program (APDD) advances African-led research and scholarship on peacebuilding, governance, and developmental changes in conflict-affected countries and sub-regions in Africa. The program responds to the evolving geographies of conflict, development, and inequality on the continent—examining economic, environmental, and political trends, the emergence and dynamics of new actors, and the interplay between local and external factors driving socio-economic transformations, conflict trajectories and evolving peacebuilding responses.

Equal Opportunity

• The Social Science Research Council is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
• We are dedicated to equal employment opportunity and to cultivating and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce.
• SSRC maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with all employees and applicants for employment.
• All aspects of employment with the Council are made on the basis of competence, skill and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin/ancestry, ethnicity, age, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital or domestic partner status, medical conditions (including pregnancy and/or genetic information) or physical or mental disability, citizenship status or any other categories prohibited by law.