Program Associate at Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)

Responsibilities:

•  Process and track payment requests, field office liquidations, travel expense reports, documents for signature, narrative and financial reports, etc.
•  Prepare routine correspondence and mailings such as grant agreements, consultant contracts, reporting requirements for grantees, grant and contract modifications, etc.
•  Communicate with grantees and prospective partners in the Africa region on administrative and due diligence issues.
•  Assist in writing, reviewing, editing, and preparing periodic reports, project proposals, articles, and other documents for submission to donor agencies and for promotional use by CIPE.
•  Coordinate international travel arrangements, events, and local meeting logistics.
•  Create and maintain program, financial, correspondence, and contract files, both in paper form and electronically.
•  Adhere to appropriate CIPE and donor policies and procedures.
•  Work with the Program Officers and other CIPE Africa department staff to coordinate project management deliverables and activities for the Africa portfolio.
•  Assist in training staff members and new hires.
•  Perform legal and factual research.
•  Collaborate with multiple CIPE departments to achieve programmatic goals, including Communications, Grants and Finance, Knowledge Management, and other regional teams.

Qualifications:

•  Bachelor's degree or equivalent required in International Relations, International Business, Economic Development, Finance, Political Science, Public Policy or Trade Policy.
•  Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
•  Experience conducting data entry to disburse payments to individuals, suppliers, and partners.
•  Superior organization skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner.
•  Strong writing abilities, critical thinking skills, and analytical skills.
•  Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
•  Exceptional communication skills.
•  Flexibility to collaborate with a team or work independently and deliver consistently reliable results.
•  Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
•  Ability to work in a team environment
•  Good financial acumen and ability to develop, manage, and monitor project budgets.