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
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.
Skills Required
- 2-3 years of international development, state or local government project work experience
- Bachelor's degree in international development, economics, public administration, or relevant field
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Word and Excel
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
- Good interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organization and prioritization skills
- Entrepreneurial attitude to assist business and systems growth
- Previous project coordination experience (operations, logistics, administrative support)
- Technical interest or background in IDG areas (private sector development, trade, M&E, PFM, gender/inclusion, economics)
- Familiarity with USG, State, local government or donor-funded projects
- Strong Excel and quantitative skills
- Experience living or working in developing countries
- Fluency in French, Spanish, Russian, or Arabic
What We Do
International Development Group (IDG) is an international development advisory organization that partners with governments, multilateral institutions, and other donors to catalyze resilient, inclusive economic growth and reduce global poverty. It delivers technical assistance and capacity strengthening in public financial management, private-sector development, trade, monitoring and evaluation, cost-benefit analysis, financial-sector development, food security, agriculture, and institutional support across developing countries worldwide.
