Counterpart International helps people build better lives and more durable futures, community by community. We equip individuals, organizations and communities-our counterparts- to become solution creators in their own families, communities, regions and countries. We work with them in some of the world’s most challenging places to tackle social, economic, environmental, health and governance issues that threaten their lives and undermine their futures.
For more information on Counterpart, please visit our website at www.Counterpart.org
Job Profile:
Counterpart International is seeking an Associate to join the New Business Development (NBD) team to support the team’s administrative, coordination, and communication efforts. The Associate will report to the Director of NBD and is responsible for providing administrative support to all members of the team.
This position is ideal for candidates who are highly organized, interested in pursuing a career in international development, and seeking to diversify and grow in the field of international development. Counterpart is committed to the growth of our employees, and we intend to prepare the Associate to serve as a Proposal Coordinator on United States Agency for International Development (USAID), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Department of State (DOS) proposals.
Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities
Conduct daily screening of USAID’s business forecast and other websites to identify relevant business development opportunities and communicate this information with the Program Directors and NBD team.
Manage and maintain the NBD team’s consulting service procurement process:
Liaise closely with Grants, Contracts, and Compliance Department and Program Managers to review and finalize agreements.
Regularly update online tracking system for the NBD team’s consulting agreements and maintain all relevant paperwork and agreements on SharePoint.
Prepare and process all financial, contractual, and travel requests and reports for consultants.
Provide coordination and administrative support to proposal teams, including:
Editing, formatting, and packaging of technical and cost proposals.
Documenting discussions and decisions in important meetings.
Ensuring information, folders, and documents are appropriately saved on SharePoint.
Supporting the logistics of Counterpart staff and consultant travel.
Provide overall logistical support to the NBD team, including travel logistics, meeting coordination, and documenting minutes of meeting.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Public Policy, Public Management, or other relevant field.
One year experience working in administrative functions.
Intermediate user of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
Strong writing and formatting skills.
Comfortable working and communicating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and under pressure against tight deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; self-motivated, detail-oriented, self-directed, and curious.
Preferred
Previous experience in international development.
Experience using SharePoint.
Familiarity with USG procurements.
Language skills in French, Spanish, Arabic, or Russian.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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