Program Associate

Company Overview:

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) strengthens democracy around the globe through private enterprise and market-oriented reform. CIPE is one of the four core institutes of the National Endowment for Democracy and an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Since 1983, CIPE has worked with business leaders, policymakers, and civil society to build the institutions vital to a democratic society. CIPE’s key program areas include enterprise ecosystems, democratic governance, business advocacy, anti-corruption & ethics, and trade.

Position: Program Associate

Reports to: Program Officer, Middle East North Africa (MENA)

Location: Washington, DC

Period of Performance: 12 MONTHS (possibility of extension beyond 12-months)

Scope: CIPE is seeking a full-time, non-exempt position based in Washington, D.C. for a Program Associate for Middle East North Africa (MENA). This position is responsible for assisting in program implementation and supporting the regional leadership team in tracking the financial, strategic, administrative, and legal tasks involved in completing programmatic work.

Responsibilities:

Programmatic Responsibilities

• Work with the Program Officer and other regional staff to coordinate project management deliverables and activities for the portfolio, which typically includes:
• Support data collection and documentation practices.
• Assist active project partners to ensure high quality deliverables, including financial and narrative reports.
• Monitor grantee, contractor, and consultant performance to ensure quality control in full compliance with procurement policies, financial reporting requirements, and evaluation plans.
• Coordinate regular staff meetings, including facilitating discussions, drafting agendas, and tracking action items for domestic and international staff.
• Collaborate with multiple CIPE departments to achieve programmatic goals, including the Global Technical Network, the Regional Hub, Communications, Grants and Finance, and other regional teams.
• In coordination with supervisor, oversee contract fulfilment internationally, which includes maintaining regular communication with contractors, updating narrative and financial reports, vetting final products, and corresponding with contractors to submit the final paperwork.
• As directed, draft, review, and edit periodic reports, proposals, and other documents for submission to donor agencies.

Hiring/Recruiting

• In coordination with the regional team leadership, support the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new staff members.

Financial Oversight

• Monitor and track payment requests, burn rates, accounting documents, liquidations, travel expense reports, and documents for signature in close coordination with Grants and Finance teams.

Administrative

• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and logistics.
• Develop and maintain programmatic, financial, correspondence, and contract files.
• Adhere to appropriate CIPE and donor policies and procedures.

Other duties may include:

• Perform subject matter specific research as needed.
• Manage or contribute to public outreach and communications, which may include managing social media accounts, writing blogs, and drafting promotional materials, in collaboration with the Communications department when appropriate.
• In coordination with regional leadership, support planning and executing internal and external events, including writing announcements and invitations, coordinating guests, publicizing on social media, and acting as primary tech support during run of show.
• In coordination with regional team leadership, support new business development opportunities.
• In coordination with supervisor, provide administrative support to country implementors and partners as applicable.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or years of equivalent experience required in one of the following or equivalent fields: International Relations, International Business, Economic Development, Political Science, or Public Policy.
• A minimum 1-2 years of administrative office experience is beneficial, but not required.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken in English.
• Fluency or advanced competency in French or Arabic is beneficial, but not required.
• Familiarity with the MENA region is appreciated, but not required.
• Excellent interpersonal, coordination, and communication skills.
• Superb writing, research, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize, and manage multiple, detail-oriented tasks simultaneously with limited supervision.
• Strong computer skills, proficiency in MS-Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to develop and monitor project budgets.
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment, across time zones and hybrid setting.
• Flexibility to collaborate with a diverse team or work independently and deliver consistent, reliable results.
• High degree of cultural competence.
• Contribute to an organization-wide culture of innovation, integrity, inclusion, and respect.
• Strong conceptual, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative, organize tasks, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment, ensuring deadlines are met with attention to detail.
• Skilled in building strong, trusting relationships to gain support and achieve desired outcomes.
• Capable of managing multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
• Comfortable working in an environment with international objectives.
• Flexible and able to engage with individuals at all levels with strong interpersonal skills.

THE SALARY RANGE FOR THIS POSITION IS $57,000-$59,000

Benefits and Perks

Competitive Benefits including medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability, flexible spending, paid family leave, life insurance, 401(k), commuter benefits, telework, and more!

CIPE offers a salary competitive with other international non-governmental organizations and an excellent benefits package. Applicants must be legally able to work in the United States; CIPE is unable to sponsor employees for work visas.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be conducted as part of the hiring process.

Applications will be accepted and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

CIPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Our recruitment process is competitive and designed to identify the most qualified candidates for each position.