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The International Funders for Indigenous Peoples (IFIP) is the only global funders network dedicated to fostering partnerships among Indigenous Peoples and funders around the globe. IFIP is dedicated to shifting power, mobilizing resources, and building partnerships to amplify Indigenous leadership and to support the self-determination and rights of Indigenous Peoples, their communities, land and territories worldwide. IFIP educates funders to practice a new paradigm of giving based on Indigenous values “The Five R’s of Indigenous Philanthropy”- Respect, Reciprocity, Responsibility, Relationships and Redistribution. Building on 25 years of experience, IFIP is at an exciting moment of evolution and on a path of staff growth and organizational capacity to roll out new areas of work that require additional support to expand our programs, workflows, and people operations. 

The Program Associate’s primary responsibility is to assist and support the Program Director in coordinating and implementing the IFIP Indigenous Women’s Program and related project activities. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit to advance IFIP’s mission and the Indigenous women’s program goals. The Program Associate will contribute to all logistical aspects of meeting and event planning, coordination, monitoring of expenses, and reporting of program activities while upholding the organization’s values and principles. The role will also require flexibility for meetings outside of normal business hours and occasional domestic and international travel to support in-person activities. 

The Program Associate will work under the supervision of the Program Director and in close collaboration with program staff, IFIP members and stakeholders.

·        At least 3 years of experience in non-profit organizations, community engagement, project coordination, philanthropy or related field. 

·        Bachelor’s degree is preferred in non-profit management, gender studies or women’s rights, international relations and/or a related field.

·        Proven knowledge on Indigenous Women’s rights and demonstrated experience working with grassroots and Indigenous Peoples’ organizations.

·        Excellent project management skills and detailed oriented.

·        Knowledge of event planning and willingness to organize logistics and manage event budgets. A high attention to detail is required from the high level of a project to its smallest details.

·        Experience in public speaking and relationship building of diverse stakeholders such as funders and Indigenous Peoples’ organizations.

·        Flexible and able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience with working remotely as part of a team.

·        Strong computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite, remote meeting tools, and cloud-based project management/file storage systems.

·        Flexibility to work with team members across time zones and attend meetings outside of normal business hours.

·        Excellent oral and written communication skills required in both English and Spanish.

·        Ability to travel domestically and internationally to urban and rural areas where English may not be the main language. Able to transport materials with luggage as needed. Proof of Covid-19 vaccination required.