Global Project Lead — Hybrid, Donor-Funded Programs

HRsmart; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

CRDF Global in Arlington, VA is seeking a Project Lead to implement and administer international exchange programs. You will apply project management best practices to oversee technical, financial, and administrative aspects, ensuring alignment with funder objectives.

The role requires coordinating with internal and external partners to design, develop, and run in-person and virtual program activities, manage budgets, and monitor progress. Occasional travel within the US and abroad is expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressively responsible work experience in managing donor-funded programming.
• Excellent and effective written and oral communication skills.
• Sound problem solving skills and ability to work collaboratively toward solutions during time-sensitive concerns.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and use of databases.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects at various stages.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements project plans using best practices for project management including work breakdown structures (WBS), statements of work, schedules, deliverables, monitoring and evaluation plans.
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously for the International Visitors Leadership Program and other exchange programs as required.
• Designs and develops project proposals and itineraries that meet objectives with adherence to content and geographic balance.
• Works with internal and external colleagues, stakeholders, and customers to design, develop, and implement in-person and virtual program activities.
• Arranges professional meetings in the Washington, D.C. area and provides project itinerary guidance to community partners for each exchange program.
• Manages project budgets, payments, and contributes to organizational financial monitoring including spend forecasting and credit card reconciliation.
• Assists team with ongoing projects related to monitoring & evaluation and social media management (in coordination with the Marketing and Communications Team).
• Supports growth efforts, including stakeholder relations and networking with funders, developing concepts and new project ideas, and representing programs at external events.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Databases

Time management

Organization

Job description

CRDF Global in Arlington, VA is seeking a Project Lead to implement and administer international exchange programs. You will apply project management best practices to oversee technical, financial, and administrative aspects, ensuring alignment with funder objectives.

The role requires coordinating with internal and external partners to design, develop, and run in-person and virtual program activities, manage budgets, and monitor progress. Occasional travel within the US and abroad is expected.