Program Associate, Democracy Program

Emory University

Program Associate organizing and coordinating projects within the Democracy Program at The Carter Center. Collaborating with teams to monitor objectives and prepare operational reports, with some travel involved.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Organizes, coordinates and plans operational facets of the Democracy Program’s projects
Works with relevant headquarters, project field staff, consultants and external experts to achieve project goals
Conducts research and gathers accurate information to develop publications
Represents the program at international meetings and conferences, and networks with affiliated groups
May write or develop project and budget documents, reports, speeches, briefings, newsletters, promotional materials, grants or other written materials related to the program
May assist in identifying funding resources and developing fund-raising strategies and initiatives
Prepares operational reports to assist in effective decision-making
Manages relevant budgeting, grant and sub-grants, accounting, and program files
Monitors expenditures and may prepare financial reports
Provides limited administrative support, and assists in handling logistics for meetings, conferences and travel
May supervise interns, work-study students, volunteers
Performs related responsibilities as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program
Two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Post-graduate degree in international studies, political science, public policy or related field, or Juris Doctorate (preferred)
Two years working on issues related to human rights, governance, elections and/or related areas (preferred)
Program management experience and proficiency in developing and implementing programs related to human rights, CSO capacity building, governance, elections and/or related areas (preferred)
Experience in supervision; budget preparation, tracking and execution; and relationship building (preferred)
Familiarity with NGOs and project-based fundraising (preferred)
Strong collaborative problem solving and analytic skills, a high level of personal energy, positive attitude and ability to work in a team setting (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Occasional travel
Health and Safety Information Not Applicable

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementbudget preparationbudget trackingbudget executionfundraising strategiesgrant managementfinancial reportingresearchpublication developmentproject coordination

Soft Skills

collaborative problem solvinganalytical skillsrelationship buildingteamworksupervisionorganizational skillscommunication skillspositive attitudepersonal energylogistics management

Certifications

Bachelor's degreePost-graduate degreeJuris Doctorate