MENA Democracy Program Officer (Hybrid)

NED; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) seeks an Assistant Program Officer for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to assist in managing grants and developing programming in North Africa and nearby states. This hybrid Washington, DC-based role reports to the Senior Program Manager.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in international affairs or a related field, 2–4 years in democracy support, fluency in English and Arabic, and MS Office proficiency; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in International Affairs, Political Science, International Development, or a related discipline.
• 2–4 years of relevant democracy support experience, including work in the MENA region.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English and Arabic; French proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with MENA program leadership to manage grants and programming.
• Evaluate project proposals and prepare funding recommendations for leadership.
• Prepare written materials and presentations for funding decisions.
• Communicate with grantees, often in Arabic and/or French, throughout the grant cycle.
• Monitor project implementation and analyze grantee reports for effectiveness.
• Organize events with the MENA team to highlight democracy-related issues.
• Travel to the region as needed to monitor grants and identify opportunities.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms in EN

Arabic language proficiency

MS Office proficiency

French language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Intl Affairs/Related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) seeks an Assistant Program Officer for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to assist in managing grants and developing programming in North Africa and nearby states. This hybrid Washington, DC-based role reports to the Senior Program Manager.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in international affairs or a related field, 2–4 years in democracy support, fluency in English and Arabic, and MS Office proficiency; French is a plus.