Position Summary:

Security Assistance Project Associate will support projects assigned under the Sustained Dialogue on Peaceful Uses (SDPU) of nuclear technology portfolio. Under the supervision of the Senior Project Lead, the PA will have primary responsibility to support designing, planning, and executing projects, as well as independently planning/implementing grant competitions, online webinars and pass-through projects assigned to them in a manner consistent with CRDF Global and funder objectives.

The ideal candidate should enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, have exceptional communication skills especially in an international context, attention to detail and organizational skills, be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and be capable of meeting tight deadlines. The ideal candidate should also have strong interest in contributing to the program objectives of promoting nuclear technology solutions to sustainably solve global food, water, climate, environmental, and health challenges.

Major Responsibilities

• Supports research, planning and organizational tasks for site visits, conferences, meetings, workshops, trainings, grant competitions, webinars, and other events.
• Supports planning, implementation, technical and financial reporting of projects to meet the stated grant and project objectives.
• Drafts reports and correspondence for funders, grantees, and consultants.
• Contribute significantly to report and other document writing efforts, specifically in researching priority topics and developing written material of findings that may be used for publication to a variety of audiences. Oversees document and information management to ensure records and databases, including electronic and physical files, are current and complete.
• May travel within the US and internationally.
• Supports other programs and staff, as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• B.A/B.S. degree required
• One or two years of work experience preferred
  • Administrative experience, as well as experience with remote trainings and education platforms a plus.
  • Substantive experience living and working/studying abroad or working with international organizations in the Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and South/Southeast Asia, South America is a plus
• Strong organizational skills, great attention to detail, focus on client and team needs
• Ability to prioritize and multitask competing assignments
• Familiarity with working with various stakeholders
• Solid research, writing and communications skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and ability to work with and maintain more advanced databases (experience with Airtable is desirable)
• Foreign language proficiency desired but not required; ability to communicate and research in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or French is a plus.
• Interest/experience in one or all types of peaceful uses of nuclear energy, e.g. food security, environment (water) security and radiation medicine (desirable)
• U.S. work authorization.

Salary & Benefits: The base pay range for this position is $42,720 to $64,080. The determination of salaries in this job classification depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant candidate experience, job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills. In addition, we have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) retirement savings plan; paid time off; education reimbursement; student loan paydown and more. 

CRDF Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). CRDF Global provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran, or disabled status.