Middle East Programs Coordinator | Events & Research

Atlantic Council; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlantic Council seeks a creative, hard-working program assistant to support the Rafik Hariri Center and Middle East Programs in Washington, DC. You will manage scheduling, travel, reporting, and administrative duties for the Center’s Senior Director, while contributing to regional projects and events.

The role requires 4 days per week in-office, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and 1–2 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Middle East Affairs, International Affairs, Economics, or related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong writing, communication, and analytical skills.
• Experience with data management/analysis; HTML and web skills are a plus.
• Interest in the MENA region and regional protocol familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for scheduling, travel, memos, and expense reports.
• Manage weekly Middle East Programs meetings (virtual and in-person).
• Draft weekly/monthly ME Programs activity reports.
• Liaise with high-level officials, diplomats, executives, and staff.
• Maintain files, documents, contacts, and confidential records.
• Support events and activities for ME Programs initiatives.
• Assist in fact-checking and background research for op-eds and proposals.
• Process invoices and payments; onboard new staff; provide trainings.
• Support other ME Program activities.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Middle East language

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

HTML

Job description

The Atlantic Council seeks a creative, hard-working program assistant to support the Rafik Hariri Center and Middle East Programs in Washington, DC. You will manage scheduling, travel, reporting, and administrative duties for the Center’s Senior Director, while contributing to regional projects and events.

The role requires 4 days per week in-office, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and 1–2 years of experience.