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EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC)
Education Development Center (EDC) is a global nonprofit that advances lasting solutions to improve education, promote health, and expand economic opportunity, with a focus on vulnerable and under-served populations. Since 1958, we have been a leader in designing, implementing, and evaluating powerful and innovative programs in more than 80 countries around the world.
EDC promotes equity and access to high quality education and health services and products that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. We support an inclusive workplace culture that embraces many perspectives and broadens our understanding of the communities we serve, enhancing and enriching our work.
EDC is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Job Description
The USAID Leading Through Learning Global Platform (LTLGP) activity has an opening for a part-time Administration Officer. The Administration Officer is 50% time, ideally living in and/or having strong network connections within the Latin American and Caribbean Region. There is no relocation coverage.
Project Description
LTLGP is a global education learning system for USAID and its partners to enhance thought leadership and education program quality. Our vision is to elevate the experience of the field by providing avenues for local, regional, and global knowledge generation and sharing. We do this by bringing USAID together with international and local implementing partners, researchers, donors, private sector actors, representatives of other education networks, and partner country government leaders in a system of global learning networks and hubs. These three global Learning Networks, the USAID Education in Crisis and Conflict Network (ECCN), the USAID Global Reading Network (GRN), and a new USAID Higher Education Learning Network (HELN), create opportunities for members to share and address education needs while benefiting from and contributing to a global community of learning. As the Leading Through Learning Global Platform expands, we will regionalize this global learning by convening regional hubs to facilitate further exchanges and activities.
Position Description
The Administration Officer will provide administrative and logistical support to the Regional Hub in the Latin American and Caribbean Region. This individual will play a critical role in supporting overall operations of the hub, which aims to engage a broad variety of education stakeholders including USAID and implementing partners in the region. Please note that this position will be remote.
This position reports to the Regional Hub Coordinator, and will be key to the success of the hub by providing the operational environment and administrative support to achieve the goals of the Regional Hub.
Essential functions include:
Work closely with Regional Hub Coordinator to support Regional Hub Coordination Committees, Learning Network Chapters, and coordination with local education groups, clusters, and other regional entities
Assist in the scheduling of meetings, including preparation and assembly of meeting materials, and supporting technology needs of meetings as needed
Facilitate the process of hub work plan development, including tracking of next steps, deliverables, and deadlines
Monitoring compliance on assigned tasks, as well as organizing files, compiling documents, and record keeping as needed
Supporting project procurement and maintaining related records
Support the Regional Hub Communication Coordinator with drafting, copy-editing, and posting communications.
Qualifications
This position requires educational achievement; excellent writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; and strong interpersonal & organizational skills.
Bachelor’s degree required
At least 7 years of experience in project coordination
Computer and technology proficiency, MS Word and MS Excel required; familiarity with Google Workspace preferred
Demonstrated experience with procurements required
1-2 years international NGO experience, USAID experience a plus
Detail-oriented and organized
Must be able to work within a cross cultural setting, negotiate diplomatically, and function well under pressure
Ability to work hands-on, independently, and within team in difficult work environment
Professional proficiency (reading, writing, speaking/expressing) in English and Spanish
Remote-based within the region
Additional Information
Closing Date Rolling Until Filled. Applications submitted without a resume will not be considered.
Due to the volume of applications submitted, only finalists will be notified. No phone calls, please.
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EDC is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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