Program Assistant--Washington, DC

Do you want to strengthen civil society, advance civic freedoms, and enable public participation around the world? The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is seeking a Program Assistant for a full-time position based in our Washington, DC office. This is a hybrid position, requiring at least 3 days in-office per week.

The Program Assistant will support ICNL’s staff and local partners by providing program and administrative assistance for ICNL’s global, regional, and research programs. Illustrative responsibilities include:

• Assist in the management and administration of global, regional, and research programs;
• Support ICNL teams in contract and grant management, and compliance with donor and ICNL requirements;
• Assist with development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans;
• Draft donor reports and internal reports for use by ICNL management;
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments;
• Assist global and regional teams with program development and proposals;
• Assist with research on topics relating to ICNL’s mission; and
• Assist in organizing high-level regional and national-level events.

The projected salary range for this position is $48,000 to $58,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, and education. ICNL provides health insurance benefits.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree;
• Experience with budgeting and grant management;
• Superior administrative and organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Excellent English writing and communication skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; and
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in a relevant field;
• 1-2 years of professional experience in non-profit projects;
• Demonstrated commitment to human rights, international development, and related issues;
• Familiarity with project management tools;
• Experience with monitoring and evaluation;
• Experience working in multinational teams and on complex projects; and
• Experience in organizing international events.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until June 5, 2026.

Please send a cover letter and a CV to jobs@icnl.org.

The subject line should state “Program Assistant”.

Please also mention where you saw the position advertised.

Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls or emails to ICNL staff please. ICNL is an equal opportunity employer.

Health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan; HSA/FSA

English fluency required