Program Associate Job Posting
Position: Program Associate for project addressing state-sponsored disinformation
Location: Remote / Greater New York preferred
Time commitment: Part-time, up to 20 hours/week over a period of 6 months, with option to extend
Deadline to submit: May 26, 2023
About Becera: Becera works at the public-private intersection, advancing tech-forward approaches to solve operational challenges that hinder innovation across national security, the information environment, and public service administration. We link the public and private sectors in support of tech discovery, assessment, and application, while also engaging doers from academia, civil society, and beyond to shape and scale solutions to complex issues.
Job Description: Becera is seeking a part-time Program Associate to support a project that aims to identify and assess tools and approaches that can address state- and nonstate-sponsored disinformation. The Program Associate will assist efforts to identify and evaluate counter-disinformation technologies, including developing projects and organizing events around linking technologies to identified challenges. Tasks will include the following:
Assist with the organization of global counter-disinformation events, virtual or in-person
Assist with outreach to relevant global stakeholders, from governments to academia to private sector, to raise awareness of counter disinformation efforts and relevant technologies
Assist with developing projects related to matching technologies with counter-disinformation challenges
Assist with researching, writing, and publishing on disinformation-related topics
Assist with additional project matters, as needed
Requirements
Master’s Degree (or Bachelor’s with 2+ years of experience) in any of the following or related fields: international relations, political science, strategic communications, psychology, computer science, data science, or economics
Research and writing experience and ability to synthesize complex topics for a lay audience
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work remotely
U.S. citizen
Desired Skills
General understanding of web, application, and mobile communication technologies
Compensation: Hourly rate will be commensurate with experience
Application instructions: Please submit an application with the following materials to “info [@] becera.co” with the subject line: “[Name] - Application for Program Associate”
Cover letter indicating relevant experience and qualifications (not to exceed one page)
CV