Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
Prosper Global is a humanitarian organization that was established to address the urgent needs of communities facing conflict, climate change, and economic hardship. The organization operates with the mission of helping communities build resilience and achieve lasting progress. In 2026, the organization changed its name from Mercy Corps to Prosper Global to better reflect its commitment to fostering prosperity in communities worldwide. Prosper Global operates in various regions, including Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, and is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to complex challenges faced by these communities. The organization emphasizes the importance of local knowledge and global resources in its approach to humanitarian work, aiming to empower individuals and communities to pursue fulfilling lives on their own terms. The organization is known for its commitment to accountability, collaboration, and respect for the communities it serves, ensuring that all stakeholders are engaged as equal partners in the design and evaluation of programs.
Job Overview:
The Awards Management Team Senior Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the Awards Management Team (AMT) by providing advanced administrative, logistical, and knowledge management support. This position is essential for maintaining organized workflows, managing programmatic information, and ensuring effective communication within the team and with external stakeholders. The Senior Assistant will assist in tracking donor requirements, managing reporting deadlines, and supporting the preparation and submission of donor reports. Additionally, the role involves participating in proposal development, tracking upcoming opportunities, and providing administrative support for team meetings. The Senior Assistant will work closely with the AMT Lead, AMT Manager, and Program Officers to ensure that the team has the necessary resources and information to implement high-quality programs effectively. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who can manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with diverse teams across different cultures and time zones.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Assistant will be responsible for a variety of essential tasks, including:
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information clearly and concisely for various audiences. A detail-oriented and multi-tasking approach is essential, along with the ability to communicate effectively under pressure. Candidates should demonstrate patience, flexibility, and initiative in problem-solving. Proven experience in building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with diverse internal teams and external stakeholders across different cultures and time zones is required. Strong organizational skills are necessary to manage multiple priorities, track deadlines, and ensure timely completion of tasks. A robust sense of humor is appreciated, along with a demonstrable passion for the organization's aims and values.
Educational Background:
A Bachelor’s degree in International Development or a related field is required, or an equivalent combination of education and at least 3 years of administrative support experience. Candidates should have demonstrated experience providing high-quality administrative, coordination, or program support to large and diverse teams, preferably in a remote capacity. Proficiency with MS Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) is essential, and prior experience in an NGO or international development context is preferred.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of relevant administrative support experience, with a strong preference for those who have worked in international development or NGO settings. Experience in providing high-quality coordination and program support to diverse teams is crucial, as is the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English is required for this position. Proficiency in another regionally relevant language is preferred, as it may enhance communication with stakeholders in the regions where Prosper Global operates.
Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and exempt, with a salary starting at £31,120 in the UK or €36,720 in the Netherlands, commensurate with professional experience and internal equity. The role may require up to 10% travel to support country programs, which could include travel to insecure locations. Prosper Global is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering a safe and inclusive work environment. Team members are expected to adhere to the organization's Code of Conduct and participate in ongoing learning and professional development activities.
Prosper Global is a humanitarian organization that was established to address the urgent needs of communities facing conflict, climate change, and economic hardship. The organization operates with the mission of helping communities build resilience and achieve lasting progress. In 2026, the organization changed its name from Mercy Corps to Prosper Global to better reflect its commitment to fostering prosperity in communities worldwide. Prosper Global operates in various regions, including Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, and is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to complex challenges faced by these communities. The organization emphasizes the importance of local knowledge and global resources in its approach to humanitarian work, aiming to empower individuals and communities to pursue fulfilling lives on their own terms. The organization is known for its commitment to accountability, collaboration, and respect for the communities it serves, ensuring that all stakeholders are engaged as equal partners in the design and evaluation of programs.
Job Overview:
The Awards Management Team Senior Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the Awards Management Team (AMT) by providing advanced administrative, logistical, and knowledge management support. This position is essential for maintaining organized workflows, managing programmatic information, and ensuring effective communication within the team and with external stakeholders. The Senior Assistant will assist in tracking donor requirements, managing reporting deadlines, and supporting the preparation and submission of donor reports. Additionally, the role involves participating in proposal development, tracking upcoming opportunities, and providing administrative support for team meetings. The Senior Assistant will work closely with the AMT Lead, AMT Manager, and Program Officers to ensure that the team has the necessary resources and information to implement high-quality programs effectively. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who can manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with diverse teams across different cultures and time zones.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Assistant will be responsible for a variety of essential tasks, including:
- Maintaining organized workflows for program and department activities by tracking donor requirements, reporting deadlines, and reminders.
- Assisting AMT Program Officers with reviewing, editing, assembling, formatting, and ensuring the timely submission of donor reports and other deliverables.
- Participating in and maintaining records of check-in calls with teams to ensure effective communication and follow-up.
- Preparing and communicating new award initiation summaries and supporting close-out processes as needed.
- Supporting donor portal reporting and content uploading to ensure compliance with donor requirements.
- Tracking and identifying upcoming proposal opportunities by searching databases and summarizing findings for country and regional teams.
- Providing administrative support for proposal development, including drafting standard annexes, copy-editing, formatting, and final compilation/submission.
- Assisting with project and team planning, including meeting administration (agendas, notes) and coordinating signatures for agreements.
- Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor to support the team's objectives.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information clearly and concisely for various audiences. A detail-oriented and multi-tasking approach is essential, along with the ability to communicate effectively under pressure. Candidates should demonstrate patience, flexibility, and initiative in problem-solving. Proven experience in building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with diverse internal teams and external stakeholders across different cultures and time zones is required. Strong organizational skills are necessary to manage multiple priorities, track deadlines, and ensure timely completion of tasks. A robust sense of humor is appreciated, along with a demonstrable passion for the organization's aims and values.
Educational Background:
A Bachelor’s degree in International Development or a related field is required, or an equivalent combination of education and at least 3 years of administrative support experience. Candidates should have demonstrated experience providing high-quality administrative, coordination, or program support to large and diverse teams, preferably in a remote capacity. Proficiency with MS Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) is essential, and prior experience in an NGO or international development context is preferred.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of relevant administrative support experience, with a strong preference for those who have worked in international development or NGO settings. Experience in providing high-quality coordination and program support to diverse teams is crucial, as is the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English is required for this position. Proficiency in another regionally relevant language is preferred, as it may enhance communication with stakeholders in the regions where Prosper Global operates.
Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and exempt, with a salary starting at £31,120 in the UK or €36,720 in the Netherlands, commensurate with professional experience and internal equity. The role may require up to 10% travel to support country programs, which could include travel to insecure locations. Prosper Global is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering a safe and inclusive work environment. Team members are expected to adhere to the organization's Code of Conduct and participate in ongoing learning and professional development activities.
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