POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Program Associate, International START Secretariat
The International START1 Secretariat located in Washington, DC USA, invites applications for a Program Associate position. The primary responsibility of the Program Associate would be to contribute to development and implementation of START’s program of research, education and capacity building, particularly activities related to climate change vulnerability and adaptation in developing countries.
A successful candidate should possess the following:
• A Master’s degree or higher in a field relevant to START’s programs and interests
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong initiative and work ethic
• Ability to be a team player in a small office environment
• Creativity and innovation in project design and implementation
• Impeccable organizational skills
• Strong English language skills required
• Strong French language skills desired
The Program Associate’s responsibilities would include the following:
• Project implementation and administration
• Organization of regional seminars and workshops
• Preparation of project reports and publications
• Development of proposals, both for sustaining current activities & initiating new projects
• Occasional overseas travel
Interested candidates should prepare a statement of interest that addresses personal strengths / experience in:
• Development of project concepts, proposals and activities
• Outreach and communications, including development and dissemination of written communication products
• Preparation and delivery of verbal communication products / packages
• Networking with relevant individuals and institutions
Applications must include the statement of interest as well as a CV, significant writing samples and contacts of at least three professional references. Please send applications to Clark Seipt at
1 START: the global change SysTem for Analysis, Research and Training; www.start.org
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