International Programs Coordinator – Middle East and North Africa and Europe

IDEA; Alexandria (VA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

IDEA in Alexandria, VA seeks an International Programs Coordinator to support grants management and program administration across MENA, Europe, and related regions. You will review proposals, draft agreements, coordinate with partners, and maintain documentation to ensure compliant, high-impact programming.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years in grants or program support, with international experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 2 years of grants or program support experience.
• Some international field experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel internationally (~15%).
• Familiarity with humanitarian standards or willingness to learn.

Responsabilités

• Supports grants management processes for international programs.
• Reviews and evaluates grant proposals and budgets using established criteria.
• Prepares proposal summaries and due diligence documentation.
• Assists in drafting grant agreements and coordinating with grantees.
• Maintains grant records and documentation in internal systems.
• Supports grant payments and tracks reporting requirements.
• Communicates with partners regarding reports, updates, and inquiries.
• Identifies issues and escalates or supports resolution as needed.
• Maintains program tracking systems and documentation.
• Supports monitoring and evaluation activities, including field visits as needed.
• Contributes to site visit reports and internal knowledge sharing.
• Coordinates with internal teams to share program updates.
• Reviews program materials for accuracy.
• Supports collection of case studies and media content.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Cultural competence

Travel readiness

Arabic language

MS Office & databases

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Outils

Microsoft Office

Databases

Description du poste

Job Title

International Programs Coordinator – Middle East and North Africa and Europe

Status

Full-time

Department

International Programs

Location

Alexandria, VA

Position Summary

The International Programs Coordinator supports grants management processes and program administration for Islamic Development and Empowering in America’s (IDEA) international portfolio in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Europe. This includes reviewing proposals, supporting grant agreements, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and maintaining program documentation and reporting. The role contributes to effective program implementation and compliance while ensuring alignment with IDEA's mission and values.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Field and Sector Knowledge

• Maintains working knowledge of international humanitarian standards and practices.
• Develops understanding of operating in conflict and post-conflict environments.
• Supports assessment of project feasibility and implementation considerations.
• Contributes to internal knowledge on MENA and European contexts.

External Representation

• Participates in relevant forums, working groups, and sector discussions.
• Monitors regional developments and humanitarian trends.
• Conducts research on best practices to support program improvement.

Grants Management

• Supports grants management processes for international programs.
• Reviews and evaluates grant proposals and budgets using established criteria.
• Prepares proposal summaries and due diligence documentation.
• Assists in drafting grant agreements and coordinating with grantees.
• Maintains grant records and documentation in internal systems.
• Supports grant payments and tracks reporting requirements.
• Communicates with partners regarding reports, updates, and inquiries.
• Identifies issues and escalates or supports resolution as needed.

Monitoring, Evaluation Learning

• Maintains program tracking systems and documentation.
• Supports monitoring and evaluation activities, including field visits as needed.
• Contributes to site visit reports and internal knowledge sharing.

Program Communications

• Coordinates with internal teams to share program updates.
• Reviews program materials for accuracy.
• Supports collection of case studies and media content.
• Responds to internal requests for program information.

Qualifications And Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in grants or program support.
• Some international field experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with humanitarian standards or willingness to learn.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Cultural competence and ability to work across diverse contexts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and databases.
• Willingness to travel internationally (~15%).
• Arabic language skills are a plus.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Company Commitment to Safeguarding

At Islamic Development & Empowerment in America (IDEA) we are committed to safeguarding and protecting all individuals we come into contact with through our work. IDEA representatives must adhere to its organizational values: Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice, and Custodianship. In accordance with these values, IDEA operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Code of Ethics, and Anti-Harassment and Discrimination.