Program Associate at Qatar Foundation International – United StatesHYBRID
Recruiter: Qatar Foundation International
About the Organization
QFI is a US-based organization committed to advancing the value of teaching and learning Arabic as a global language. QFI works to increase access to research-informed Arabic instruction for educators and students.
QFI works to foster and encourage the study of Arabic as a global language by supporting the professionalization of Arabic teaching and research-informed methodology and practices. With more than a decade of experience working in the Americas, the United Kingdom (UK) and Europe, QFI has established networks of educators, administrators, students, researchers, and other experts in language learning. With Arabic language programs more prominent at the university level, the number of Arabic education programs offered at the primary and secondary level has not changed much, providing an
opportunity for QFI to position Arabic as a global language that is taught at an earlier age.
Position Summary
The Program Associate (PA) works to administer and support a portfolio of grants and programs related to the teaching and learning of the Arabic language. The PA is responsible for the announcement, application, review, award, monitoring, and closing processes of certain QFI grant programs. The Program Associate also supports domestic and international programmatic activities such as teacher professional development workshops, trainings, and conferences, working in an efficient and time-sensitive manner and interacting with a range of QFI beneficiaries, consultants, and other stakeholders. The Program Associate also supports the Programs team by performing a wide range of key administrative tasks, including events management as well as managing submissions in QFIs grants management portal.
Position Functions and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, each essential duty and responsibility must be performed satisfactorily. Periodic travel (domestic and international) is a requirement of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Process grants related to the teaching and learning of the Arabic language, overseeing all aspects of the grant lifecycle.
- Provide logistical and administrative support for the development and implementation of QFI educator programming. Responsibilities include:
- Coordina…
Applications must be submitted through the official careers portal. Female candidates and candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.