About Us
The E-Collaborative for Civic Education (ECCE), a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Bethesda, MD, seeks a Project Coordinator. ECCE’s mission is to leverage technology to promote democracy and human rights in Iran. ECCE has two sister flagship projects, Tavaana and TavaanaTech. Tavaana is an e-learning institute for Iranian civil society, focusing on human rights education and capacity-building, paying special attention to the inclusion of minorities and other marginalized groups. TavaanaTech ensures Iranian citizens and activists have the digital safety tools and skills necessary to be effective and safe online. As part of its fundamental values supporting universal human rights and the principles of democracy, ECCE strongly rejects sexism, racism, anti-semitism or any form of discrimination based on race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, sexuality, class or functionality.
About the Position
The Project Coordinator will aid our team in diverse coordination and support efforts for ECCE’s flagship projects. The Project Coordinator will primarily work alongside the Project Manager, assisting in writing, editing, research, data collection and documentation, but also attending to matters related to finance. The Project Coordinator will coordinate with the internal team and within the organization, as part of his or her daily work. This is a great opportunity to acquire new skills and experiences in project management, working directly with a culturally diverse group of staff and consultants who are passionate about the fight for human rights in Iran and directly advocate with and for the Iranian people. Such experience is highly attractive in the international human rights arena, especially for aspiring project managers, foreign service officers, diplomats, ambassadors and federal government officials.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting grant management processes, proposal writing and donor reporting
- Quarterly reports and surveys
- Developing new internal tracking systems and toolkits for the organization
- Supporting the monitoring of technology analytics and project performance metrics
- Administrative and financial support
- Coordinating with consultants and interns for different tasks
- Writing, editing, researching and collecting data
Qualifications:
- BA degree (MA preferred) in International Affairs, Political Science, International Development, Middle Eastern Studies, or a related discipline. A degree in Business or Economics with an international profile and specialization in global affairs, or complemented with relevant work experience, is also considered
- Relevant internship or work experience (2-5 years) with non-profit organizations is highly desirable
- Ability to work with highly sensitive information
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Strong research, writing and editing abilities
- Finance/budgeting experience is a plus
- Comfort with using technology. Knowledge of HTML, Photoshop, experience with a CMS, and/or experience with social media management, as well as project management software are highly desirable
- Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to learn
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Interest in Iran and issues of civic education and civil society is highly desirable
- Farsi language fluency (including reading/writing) is a plus but not required
- Working knowledge of US government grant rules and regulations is beneficial but not required
Apart from the aforementioned qualifications, honesty, integrity, and a strong work ethic constitute basic requirements for this position.
How to Apply:
In order to be considered for this position, please send your resume to swennberg@ucla.edu
Miscellaneous:
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: Based on agreement and availability
Work Location: Bethesda, MD (in office) once a week, remote the rest of the time.
ECCE offers a salary commensurate with experience and a competitive benefits package including full health and dental coverage and a retirement savings 401(k) plan with a generous employer match. ECCE is an equal opportunity employer.
Finally, this is a full-time position located in Bethesda, MD. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be located in the Washington, DC area or able to relocate. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bethesda, MD 20814