Sr Program Associate, MENA

　　Location ** Hybrid - Washington, DC Metro Area

　　Job Level Early Career

　　Time Type Full time

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　　The Middle East and North Africa Regional Business Unit seeks a Senior Program Associate for the Middle East and North Africa Regional Business Unit. The MENA RBU portfolio includes current projects in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, West Bank/Gaza, Syria and Libya; new business in Egypt and Morocco; and covers a wide variety of technical sectors including education, economic growth, water and energy, democracy and governance, and peace, stability, and transition . We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

　　Position Overview:

　　Based in Washington, D.C. area and required to attend two semi-monthly collaboration days as scheduled by the business unit in our Washington, D.C. office, the senior program associate provides advanced support with project administration and completes professional and administrative tasks related to supporting global project(s) implementation in a specific business unit (BU). Supports proposal and new business development efforts within a specific BU and company-wide.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Project Management

　　Tracks and responds to requests from corporate, business line and business unit, and project offices with input from the manager and director.

　　Liaises directly with relevant support departments, such as human resources and compliance, to ensure project compliance with rules, regulations, and corporate policy, in consultation with program manager or director as appropriate

　　Tracks, and when appropriate, reviews project and financial deliverables and reports for completeness and readiness for submission; may provide copy-editing support as needed

　　Drafts and tracks administrative and financial project requests and changes to clients and partners, including approvals for staffing, financial reporting and tracking, activity modifications, and budget adjustments; may liaise with corporate office and project staff and partners staff to obtain information and submit approvals

　　Leads recruitment efforts for expatriate and local staff under supervision of a manager / director, including sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, checking references, collecting employment verification documentation, and providing finalist feedback

　　Supports monthly reforecasting for project budget including inputting actuals; drafts monthly budget and staffing memos; participates in corporate budgeting process as requested

　　Provides review of monthly project office expenses and draft invoices in consultation with program manager; completes data entry of monthly project invoicing, subaward and consultant information, timesheets, expense reports, and other types of data as requested

　　Analyzes and submits subcontract invoices and backup documentation; drafts subawards and modifications; liaises closely with subaward partners on contractual issues

　　Completes data entry of monthly project invoicing, subaward partner and consultant information, expense reports, and other types of data as requested

　　Provides travel support for employees and consultants by gathering relevant travel information, reserving tickets, and seeking necessary travel authorizations and approvals; liaises with traveler to collect expense reports and required backup documentation

　　Processes monthly wire transfer requests and provides initial reviews to ensure completeness and accuracy; submits final wire transfer request package for approval

　　Drafts and submits employment agreements and collects necessary backup documentation to complete administrative procedures for onboarding

　　Facilitates fielding and repatriation of employees and consultants by submitting separation paperwork, updating allowances, coordinating travel and household effects repatriation

　　Supports process and collection of documents for securing residency permits, tax documentation, and housing for expatriate staff; oversees the administration of expatriate staff allowances

　　Serves as primary backstop for project office personnel for expatriate and CCN staff including: ad-hoc support, Smartsheet input for new-hires, timesheet/expense report support for expatriate staff, etc.

　　Leads Project Management Unit (PMU) efforts for complete and comprehensive project documentation by saving relevant project documents and approvals to project SharePoint files and facilitating document reviews and file audits as appropriate

　　Schedules and leads meetings, prepares agenda, and capture notes as appropriate

　　New Business and Technical Development

　　Participates on proposal teams in specific line roles of increasing complexity, including, but not limited to, past performance writer, corporate capabilities writer, expatriate and/or local recruiter, section writer, cost preparer, coordinator, and subcontractor/subaward partner liaison; provides mentorship

　　Travels when appropriate to conduct information-gathering regarding new business efforts, including meeting with potential subaward partners

　　Contributes to technical practice(s) as required by BU and corporate needs and performs other duties as required

　　Management and Leadership

　　Participates in internal and external training events to strengthen core competencies for project management in line with donor regulations and Chemonics corporate standards

　　May contribute dedicated time to other workstreams and functions to achieve divisional goals, including new business, operations, and technical practice contributions

　　Requirements:

　　Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and relevant work experience

　　Minimum 2 years of relevant administrative or professional work experience, including 1 year of contractual, procurement, project management, or related experience

　　Experience with data entry, filing, cataloguing, retrieving, and preserving records preferred

　　Communicates clearly and concisely in both verbal and written communications; strong cross-culture communication and sensitivity skills

　　Demonstrated experience multitasking with attention to detail, organization, and time management skills

　　Demonstrated experience following standard practices and procedures, receiving general instruction and supervision, and contributing to projects and initiatives

　　Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

　　Works independently and as part of a team

　　Demonstrated resourcefulness in problem solving and initiative to learn new skills

　　Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

　　Language proficiency for assigned geographic area preferred

　　Previous experience working in international development and/or living or conducting volunteer work in developing countries a plus

　　Willingness to travel for up to 8 weeks per year

　　Demonstrated leadership, versatility and integrity

　　Apply by11:59 PM EST, February 7th. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as we will interview and fill the position on a rolling basis.

　　Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer Chemonics is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination ProvisionChemonics will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Chemonics, or (c) consistent with Chemonics legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

　　The Salary Range for this position is expected to be: $55,760 - $69,700.

　　An employee’s pay position will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.

　　We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, ESOP, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible to US based employees. Please visit https://chemonics.com/life-at-chemonics/our-benefits/ to find out more about the benefits this position is eligible for.