Position Summary:

CRDF Global is seeking a Project Associate, Emerging Technology and Nonproliferation to join the Security Assistance team. The ideal candidate for this position is a motivated team player with strong attention to detail who is interested in the role of emerging technologies in nonproliferation – particularly biotechnologies or artificial intelligence – and securing research, technology, or data from weaponization and misuse.

The Project Associate will support implementation of programming to counter the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and weaponization of advanced and emerging technologies. Programming is specifically focused on countering misuse of emerging technologies with potential WMD and WMD-related delivery systems applications by state and non-state actors and leveraging emerging technologies to safeguard WMD-related data and materials. Programming activities may take the form of meetings, workshops, trainings, conferences, grant-making, research competitions, email campaigns, or other activities, both in-person and virtual. Under the supervision of a Project Lead, the Project Associate will provide support to project teams on the technical, financial, and administrative aspects of assigned projects to meet CRDF Global and funder objectives.

Major Responsibilities:

• Supports planning and implementation of projects by completing assigned tasks
• Drafts correspondence and communicates with stakeholders including funders, subject matter experts, and international partners in the public and private sectors to coordinate activities
• Drafts documents including memos, meeting notes, event readouts, project reports, and evaluation reports
• Supports the Project Lead in creating and tracking project budgets, budget forecasting, and sub-award expenses
• Contributes significantly to proposal development efforts including research, communication with partners and experts, and proposal writing
• Oversees document and information management to ensure records and databases, including electronic and physical files, are current and complete
• May represent the program or projects at external events
• May travel within the U.S. and internationally as appropriate
• Supports other programs and staff as required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• One to two years of prior work experience preferred
• Experience or interest preferred in a field such as counter proliferation/nonproliferation, advanced and emerging technologies including artificial intelligence/machine learning, blockchain, robotics, quantum computing, biotechnology, or synthetic biology, project management, or other relevant sub-fields of international security
• Strong organizational skills, great attention to detail, focus on client and team needs
• Desire to seek constructive input to continuously improve
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with team members, external clients, and stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, collaboration platforms such as Zoom or Slack, teleconferencing/webinar platforms such as Zoom Webinar or Webex, and ability to work with and maintain more advanced databases (experience with Microsoft Project and/or Salesforce is desirable)
• Familiarity with Moodle e-learning platform desirable
• U.S. work authorization is required

CRDF Global offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

CRDF Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). CRDF Global provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.

This position is not eligible to be performed in Colorado.