Global Programs Assistant — West Africa Portfolio

Counterpart International; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Counterpart International seeks a Program Assistant based in Washington, DC, offering hybrid work. The role focuses on supporting the West Africa portfolio and other Programs activities, including document prep, recordkeeping, and compliance.

It also provides admin support to the Global Programs team and, when needed, to HR and senior leadership, under the Senior Director of Programs. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of admin experience, strong English/French

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international affairs, international development, business administration, or related field.
• At least two years of administrative support experience in an office setting.
• Proficiency in English and French (spoken and written).
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support to assigned projects, including the West Africa portfolio.
• Prepare, distribute, and file notes from recurring Programs team meetings.
• Resolve project issues and elevate operational risks to leadership.
• Maintain project records, trackers, and vendor/consultant agreements.
• Coordinate staff travel and logistics for events.
• Process invoices, expense reports, and budget entries for projects.
• Review grant and procurement documentation for completeness and compliance.
• Draft RFQs, RFPs, BPAs, ICAs, and related documents; support review processes.
• Ensure project files align with donor requirements and Counterpart policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English (written & spoken)

French (written & spoken)

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Editing & writing

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in international affairs / international development / business administration / public administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Counterpart International seeks a Program Assistant based in Washington, DC, offering hybrid work. The role focuses on supporting the West Africa portfolio and other Programs activities, including document prep, recordkeeping, and compliance.

It also provides admin support to the Global Programs team and, when needed, to HR and senior leadership, under the Senior Director of Programs. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of admin experience, strong English/French