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Sr. Program Associate

Overview:

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, global development company that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions, and stabilization. Based in Chevy Chase, MD (metro Washington, D.C. area), Creative has programs in more than 30 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Founded in 1977, Creative is a minority-owned, mission-driven organization that has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture that we are building, seeking staff that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but care deeply about supporting each other's growth. Our success depends on all our employees' points of view, and the principle that inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

Position Summary:

The role of a Senior Associate is to provide administrative and coordinating support to 1-2 projects in an assigned practice area within a Technical Division. As needed, the Senior Associate will serve as Acting Manager when the Project Manager is out of the office or traveling. The Senior Associate will also provide business development (BD) support at an expected 20-25% LOE; BD support may include writing corporate capabilities or management sections; serving as pricing support; participating in capture efforts in a core role including participation on capture trips; or other support functions. The Senior Associate will travel to the field to provide administrative or operational support and to support BD capture efforts.

In addition to the core job duties, the Senior Associate will be given opportunities to explore different career paths at Creative. Opportunities will be based upon available LOE/support needed within the company.

Reporting & Supervision:

The Senior Program Associate will report to a (Senior) Project Managers and may have a dotted line to the Project Management Team Lead.

Responsibilities:

Core job duties include managing the administrative component of the project life cycle, which may include processing project documentation, supporting expatriate field staff, allowances, procurement and vendor payments.
contributing to project financial management including projections and spending and managing project budget trackers,
managing project information and files with a leadership role in Knowledge Management plans for projects,
Serving as point of contact to subcontractors and/or consultants as applicable.
liaising with field offices,
drafting and reviewing project documents (i.e., deliverables) to ensure compliance with Creative and client policies and requirements.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's and 2 years of relevant administrative or professional work
experience (including internships)
Relevant administrative or professional work experience in International Development (including internships),
Experience backstopping donor-funded projects including experience with USAID project implementations.
Basic knowledge of financial management principles, contract regulations ( AIDARD/FAR)
Strong written and oral communication skills
Organized and detail-oriented
Ability to work collaborative with colleagues and teams from diverse backgrounds
Willingness to travel up to 8 weeks per year
Familiarity with MS Office suite, including ability to navigate and use Excel

Desired Skills and Qualifications

Foreign Language a plus
PMP or similar certification a plus

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The Salary Range for this position is expected to be: $61,300 - $75,000

EEOC Statement: Creative 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, Ameri-Corps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Accessibility Notice: If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Ireneb@creativedc.com. Please view Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision: Creative 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. #LI-IB

Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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CEO of Creative Associates International

Leland Kruvant

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By Creative Associates International

Creative's mission is to support people around the world to realize the positive change they seek. Creative envisions stable neighborhoods, communities and regions that can develop effective institutions to provide for their people, enabling them ...

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Hybrid, based in Chevy Chase, DC

DATE POSTED

August 6, 2023