Associate

International Development Group • Arlington, VA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

For this entry-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 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 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 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 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.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year of international development, state or local government project support work experience required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Word and Excel.
• 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 to assist business and systems growth.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required: international development, economics, public administration, etc.

Nice To Haves

• 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 are a plus.
• Strong Excel and quantitative skills preferred.
• Experience living or working in developing countries a plus.
• Fluency in French, Spanish, Russian, or Arabic is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve in numerous supporting roles for proposal teams, including serving as a proposal associate and/or engaging in 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.
• Engage in pre-RFP capture activities and research and support other ad-hoc new business activities as requested.
• Provide support for projects from implementation through closeout.
• Support a varied portfolio of projects around the world and undertake various financial, contractual, management, and technical assistance tasks.
• Apply current U.S.G, State, local and host country regulations and laws as well as IDG policies and procedures to contract implementation.
• 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.).
• Engage in other duties as assigned.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level