Program Management Associate
November 2
Description
• Engage with approaches to complex international development issues. • Provide administrative, financial, and logistical support to Kaizen’s USAID and Department of State-funded programs. • Gain practical understanding of business development processes through participation in proposal development, including recruitment, compliance, technical project design, and budgeting. • Contribute to the research and development of new service offerings. • Learn principles of donor project management through training related to Kaizen’s contracts funded by USAID, the Department of State, and others. • Apply strategic thinking to the development of systems and processes in a rapidly growing company. • Support corporate strategic objectives and participate in thematic working groups. • Support monthly invoicing and documentation, adhering to FAR, AIDAR, and company standards. • Review and copyedit project deliverables for client submission. • Support recruitment efforts, including shortlisting, screening, and evaluating candidates. • Participate in meetings with project teams, sometimes leading them. • Ensure compliance of procurement, including drafting Requests for Proposal and contracts.
Requirements
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (required). • Entrepreneurial self-starter who works well without excessive supervision. • Previous professional experience, ideally in consulting, management, organizational reform, research, or international development. • Interest in entering the field of international development. • Strong research skills. • Strong attention to detail. • Ability to prioritize and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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