Program Manager

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 Manager

Reports to: Director, Anti-Corruption and Governance

Location: Washington, DC

Scope: CIPE is seeking a full-time Program Manager to support implementation of CIPE’s Anti-Corruption and Governance team’s anti-corruption projects. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of CIPE’s strategic focus on democratic governance through private sector collective action initiatives to improve business participation, economic freedom, and opportunity globally by developing country strategies in alignment with regional strategy, communications strategies, project implementation, and support grants to local business organizations, think tanks, and chambers of commerce.

CIPE works with regional partners to combat corruption, promote corporate governance reforms and build frameworks that foster accountability in both the private and public sectors. The Program Manager will lead the successful implementation of projects and programs related to CIPE programs. The Program Manager, building on a foundation of proven expertise of international corporate compliance standards and first-hand experience of the challenges of conflict and post-conflict environments, will leverage CIPE’s expertise in supporting market-oriented reforms in order to promote tools and resources on democratic and anti-corruption reform in emerging markets and to advance global priorities surrounding anti-corruption initiatives that strengthen integrity and foster engagement with stakeholders through outreach, publications, events and coalition building.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies to advance CIPE’s objectives in improving democratic governance, economic reforms, and private sector development, including conflict and post-conflict areas.
• Design, manage, and oversee a portfolio of grants and projects supporting chambers of commerce, business associations, and other stakeholders.
• Create project concept papers, proposals, reports, and correspondence tailored to CIPE’s mission and donor guidelines.
• Represent CIPE at functions, events, and meetings to promote market-oriented institutional reforms, including delivering training programs, public speaking, and facilitating meetings with partners and stakeholders.
• Conduct political and economic analysis of global anti-corruption priorities to identify opportunities for CIPE programs and partnerships.
• Collaborate with chambers of commerce, associations, professional associations and institutions, civil society organizations and other civic and private sector entities to design effective programs for democratic and economic reform.
• Evaluate project proposals in line with CIPE’s strategic priorities and grant criteria.
• Develop and refine monitoring and evaluation plans, project budgets, and implementation strategies with partners.
• Establish and maintain regular communication with grantees, contractors, and consultants to ensure program objectives and financial compliance.
• Monitor and evaluate project progress through on-site visits, data analysis, and regular reporting.
• Coordinate with CIPE’s internal teams to support all project activities, budgets, and evaluations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with other donor organizations to identify linkages with CIPE strategies, monitor trends, and assess new funding opportunities. Work with the CIPE donor community to develop joint projects, grants and/or contracts to further democratic and economic reform initiatives.
• Collaborate with CIPE’s internal departments, including Grants and Finance, Communications, and Policy and Program Learning, to achieve programmatic goals.
• Stay informed about political and economic developments relevant to CIPE’s Anti-Corruption & Governance practice and assess their impact on CIPE’s ongoing and planned projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in political economy, post graduate degree in Law, International Relations and diplomacy, or a related field is required.
• Master’s degree (MBA, Political Economy, Law, or related fields) is required.
• Certification with a standard-setting or educational body in at least two of the following areas: illicit finance, trade-based money laundering, corporate compliance, or fraud.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in international assistance programs, non-profits, chambers of commerce, or business associations, preferably with European, U.S., or Australian donors.
• Experience organizing and providing informational briefings for high-level U.S. executive branch and elected officials on CIPE projects.
• On-the-ground experience in conflict or post-conflict environments with a focus on providing technical expertise to new NGO and governmental anti-corruption structures that seek to address, in part, the illicit trade of natural resources.
• Proven experience in project management and program implementation, including designing, monitoring, and evaluating programs.
• Familiarity with private sector development, democratic governance, business association advocacy, anti-corruption, and related themes.
• Familiarity with CIPE’s procurement, project monitoring, and due diligence requirements is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with partners, donors, and colleagues.
• Fluency (written and spoken) in English.
• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking, writing, and proposal development.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with attention to detail in reporting and documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools.
• Cultural competence and the ability to work in diverse, fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for project oversight and partner engagement.
• Commitment to CIPE’s values of innovation, integrity, inclusion, and respect.

THE SALARY RANGE FOR THIS POSITION IS $68,000-$84,500

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.