Women's Learning Partnership (WLP) Job Opportunity:
Administrative Associate

WLP is an international, non-governmental organization (NGO) established to advance communication and cooperation among the women of the world in order to protect human rights, facilitate sustainable development, and promote peace. WLP's programs promote women's leadership and participation in civil society, and women's equal engagement in the production and exchange of information and resources worldwide. Towards these aims, WLP has established programs in collaboration with local partner NGOs in 12 countries in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. WLP provides multimedia training materials, equipment, and other tools to its partner organizations as part of our strategy to advance women's involvement in critical decision making processes.

Job Description: WLP’s Administrative Associate is based at WLP headquarters in Bethesda, MD and is responsible for providing key administrative and programmatic support for all areas of WLP’s work. Responsibilities include:

General office management including assisting WLP’s accountant, basic bookkeeping, overseeing and updating WLP’s database, and other related administrative responsibilities;

Correspondence including responding to public inquiries and requests from funders, mass mailings, and fulfilling other office correspondence requirements;

Coordinating and reporting on WLP’s events and outreach activities;

Assisting with the planning and implementation of international conferences and meetings;

Managing and updating WLP’s library and resource center;

Conducting research on the Internet, compiling materials, and writing short news items for WLP’s website.

Qualifications: Experience in office management, basic bookkeeping, organizing events, and proficiency in computers/wordprocessing and the Internet; Excellent organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure; Strong writing and editing skills, ability to communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and dedication to women’s empowerment.

Preferred Skills: Experience in the fields of international development and/or human rights, foreign language(s) (particularly French, Spanish, or Russian), and international experience.

Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Excellent medical, dental, and retirement benefits.

Please send your resume and a list of three references to:

Search Committee/Administrative Associate
Women's Learning Partnership
4343 Montgomery Avenue, Suite 201
Bethesda, MD 20814
Fax: (1) 301-654-2775
Email: [email][email protected]
Web: www.learningpartnership.org

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