Using project management best practices, the Project Lead develops and manages the technical, financial, and administrative aspects of a non-complex or small portfolio to ensure they are administered and implemented in a manner consistent with CRDF Global and funder objectives. Activities may include grant-making, conferences, meetings, workshops, training sessions, or other events.

Major Responsibilities:

• Designs and implements project plans using best practices for Project Management (for multiple projects) that may include charters, WBS, statements of work, schedules, deliverables, monitoring and evaluation plans, and project budgets; prepares and submits reports and proposed modifications if necessary
• Participates in managing stakeholder relations and networking with funders
• Manages sub-award budgets, including planning, administration, and financial reporting of project expenses upon closeout of the sub-award(s)
• Develops concepts and new project ideas as part of proposal development process
• Represents program or projects at external events
• Supports other programs and staff, as required
• Travels within the U.S. and internationally as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 2-5 years of work experience in managing international projects
• Solid research and writing skills
• Experience in writing proposals
• Familiarity with customer service, and funder expectation
• Familiarity with other countries and cultures. Knowledge of a foreign language (French, Spanish, or Arabic) preferred
• Prior experience with biological/CBRN security, international security or nonproliferation preferred
• Demonstrates project management skills
• Ability to work in the US indefinitely without sponsorship

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.