Senior Associate

internationaldevelopmentgroup; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Hybrid work schedule

On-site parking or transit subsidy

Professional development

Job summary

International Development Group (IDG) seeks a junior-to-mid Sr Associate to join our Arlington, VA team. This full-time, hybrid role entails in-office days Tue–Thu and remote Mon–Fri, reporting to a Senior Specialist or Manager, and supporting proposal teams and various ad hoc tasks.

You will assist with past performance write-ups, corporate capabilities, resumes, recruitment, technical writing, research, cost proposals, and budget monitoring for a diverse project portfolio worldwide.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of international development or state/local government project experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Familiarity with USG, state or local donor-funded projects is a plus.
• Fluency in French, Spanish, Russian or Arabic is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support proposal teams and other ad hoc new business activities as requested.
• Review and process monthly field office expenses and assist with budget monitoring.
• Draft client approval requests and format/copy-edit client deliverables.
• Liaise with field office operations and finance staff; manage travel logistics for staff and consultants.
• Engage in pre-RFP capture activities and support implementation through closeout.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork / independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in international development / economics / public administration

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

For this junior -level position, IDG is seeking a passionate, self-driven, and highly organized individual who is willing to learn, take ownership over assigned tasks, engage in new challenges, and quickly "switch gears" and manage multiple priorities. This position reports to the Senior Specialist or Manager. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) on a hybrid schedule with in-office days Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in IDG’s Arlington, VA office and remote on Mondays and Fridays. The Sr Associate will participate in new business initiatives and under the guidance of a Proposal Manager and the Director of New Business, will serve in numerous supporting roles for proposal teams, including serving as a proposal associate and/or engaging in one or more of the following areas: past performance write-ups, corporate capabilities, resume formatting, expatriate and local personnel recruitment, technical writing support, technical research, cost proposal support, and managing communications with potential and selected subcontractors. The Sr Associate will also be expected to engage in pre-RFP capture activities and research and support other ad hoc new business activities as requested. The Sr Associate will also provide support for projects from implementation through closeout. This individual will support a varied portfolio of projects around the world and will work under the guidance of a Senior Specialist or Manager to undertake various financial, contractual, management, and technical assistance tasks. This includes the application of current U.S.G, State, local and host country regulations and laws as well as IDG policies and procedures to contract implementation. The Sr Associate will be expected to review and process monthly field office expenses accurately, draft client approval requests, assist in formatting and copy-editing client deliverables and other project documents, liaise with and support field office operations and finance staff, assist with budget monitoring and financial management, book and manage travel logistics for employees and consultants (airfare, hotels, ground transportation, etc.), and engage in other duties as assigned. The salary range is: $52,700 to $56,950.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2-3 years of international development, state or local government project work experience required; previous project coordination experience a plus (operations, logistics, administrative support, etc.).
• Technical interest and/or background (including academic coursework) in IDG areas of expertise strongly preferred: private sector development, international trade, monitoring and evaluation, public financial management, gender and social inclusion, economics, etc. (see IDG's website for all technical areas).
• Familiarity with USG, State, Local government or other donor-funded projects is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Word and Excel; strong Excel and quantitative skills preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills.
• Entrepreneurial attitude required to assist business and systems growth.
• Experience living or working in developing countries a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required: international development, economics, public administration, etc.
• Fluency in French, Spanish, Russian, or Arabic is desirable but not required.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision 401k Hybrid work schedule
• Commuter benefits: Free on-site parking, or Monthly Metro transit subsidy
• On-site fitness center: Complimentary access to the building’s gym facilities.
• Professional development: Free access to IDG’s Learning Management System (LMS) with over 90,000 online courses available to support continuous learning and skill development.