Temporary Program Coordinator (US), WomenLeaders India

Temporary Program Coordinator (US), WomenLeaders India

Vital Voices Global Partnership

Washington, D.C., United States

Summary

The Program Coordinator will work directly under the supervision and guidance of the Director, Leadership and Social Impact. This position will be responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of a region-specific fellowship dedicated to advancing women’s leadership in India. The Program Coordinator will work closely with teams in the U.S. and India, coordinating trainers, mentors, virtual and in person sessions, and serving as a lead point of contact for program participants. Successful candidates will display strong organizational skills, a solutions-oriented approach to work, and the flexibility to work across time zones. The role requires in person travel June 10-14, 2025. This position is based in Washington, DC with the option of a hybrid work schedule. We are not accepting remote candidates at this time.

Additional responsibilities include

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Operational Support: provide logistical, administrative and programmatic support for virtual and in-person programs and events in India;
• Programmatic Support: Serve as key point of contact for program participants; draft presentations and training documents to be shared with fellows; coordinate itineraries and work closely with trainers and vendors to ensure successful program execution; keep detailed records and support MERL team with program evaluation;
• Communications: Manage communication between Vital Voices contacts & implementing partner in India and fellowship participates; regularly send updates regarding upcoming events and trainings; manage calendar invite lists, track attendance and respond to programmatic questions in a timely manner; create one-pagers, flyers and graphics in support of programmatic events;
• Administrative: Maintain meeting notes and inform staff members of action items; maintain detailed records and assignment in Asana; process invoices and payments and submit contracts for approval; manage expenses and reconciliations;
• Other duties as assigned.

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations or a related field, plus 2-4 years of relevant work experience required, OR Graduate degree in international relations or a related field, plus 1-4 years of work experience required;
• Strong demonstrated experience in global women’s issues, women’s entrepreneurship, and grassroots initiatives; 
• Strong demonstrated experience in advancing the UN SDG’s preferred;
• Flexibility to periodically work across different time zones required; ability to travel to Mumbai June 10-14, 2025 required;
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English;
• Ability to prioritize tasks, swiftly shift priorities, and work in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team;
• Strong computer skills including MS Office applications (esp. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), social networking tools, and database software (i.e., Salesforce);
• Experience working cross-functionally to support key objectives and to help team members;
• Experience in India or South Asia is preferred.

Apply Now