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The Program Assistant is responsible for supporting the work of the Task Force Program, which convenes high-level bipartisan Task Forces and produces and distributes consensus research reports addressing U.S. foreign policy challenges This role will primarily be onsite in CFR's Washington, DC office. The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to): Assist with the development, convening, research, editing, marketing, distribution, and outreach for each Task Force, Assist with logistics for Task Force meetings, including scheduling, drafting invitations, sending and monitoring event invitations, making catering arrangements, and conducting follow-up, Support the research, editing, and publication process for Task Force report drafts, Research and identify experts for consideration for Task Force membership or consultation during the research process, Communicate professionally with Task Force chairs and members by phone, email, and in person, Plan research trips, including arranging travel, building itineraries, and preparing briefing documents, Draft internal and external correspondence and documents, such as weekly reports, board updates, and responses to general inquiries, Monitor news and events related to Task Force topics, Track the impact of the report among policymakers, stakeholders, and the public, Support cross-departmental coordination with the Communications, Digital, Audience Strategy, and Publications teams to ensure on-time and successful delivery of the Task Force report and related promotional assets, Assist with administrative duties as needed for departmental functions. Qualifications Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in international relations or a related field with high academic achievement, One year of related experience/internship experience, with some event planning or project management experience, preferred. Related Skills & Other Requirements Strong research skills, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading and editing ability, Proactive and resourceful mindset with excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills, Knowledge of current foreign policy issues, ongoing debates, and structures of U.S. and international policymaking, Ability to work both independently and with a team, Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and database management, Ability to work flexible hours as needed. Required Application Materials Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position. Compensation and Benefits The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $55,000-$58,000, depending on experience. In addition to competitive salaries, CFR provides employees with an outstanding benefits package. About CFR The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is committed to fostering a foreign policy community in the United States that is more representative of American society, recognizing that diverse backgrounds and perspectives contribute to broader, more informed participation in the foreign policy debate and lead to an enhanced understanding of the world and the United States' role therein. To that end, CFR is dedicated to continuing to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout its work and workplace by building a more diverse membership and staff, producing and dispensing thoughtful analysis on a broad range of foreign policy issues, and developing relevant, wide-reaching programming that also serves to expand the foreign policy talent pipeline to underrepresented populations.

Deadline for Applications February 6, 2026 Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based) E (most hardship) Family Type (not applicable for home-based) Non Family Staff Member / Affiliate Type UNOPS LICA6 Target Start Date 2026-04-01 Terms of Reference The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proactive and practical approach to supply chain and procurement activities in a complex operational environment. Given the high volume and time-sensitive nature of supply activities, strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines are essential. The incumbent should be able to maintain effective coordination with internal units, partners, and external service providers, while ensuring full compliance with UNHCR's standards of ethics, transparency, and accountability. In addition, the candidate should possess good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multicultural and dynamic team. Standard Supply Associate Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Supply Associate manages and supports all activities pertaining to the supply chain function including planning, sourcing & procurement, transport, shipping, customs clearance, warehousing, assets & fleet management and monitoring within the area of responsibility. The incumbent is supervised by a higher level supply position and receives regular guidance and instructions from the supervisor on successive steps. The incumbent may supervise some staff in the office. The incumbent maintains regular contact on a working level on routine issues with other UNHCR offices, UN agencies, NGOs, government partners and commercial contractors in the area to facilitate performing the supply function. The duty of the incumbent is to support and monitor the supply activities assigned to him/her within the geographical area covered while exercising efficiency in the use of the available resources. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their . They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. Duties * In compliance with supply chain rules and procedures, support the related supply activities to facilitate UNHCR end to end processes resulting in a timely and quality delivery of goods and services to persons of concern. * Prepare plans for delivery of relief and other non-food items according to the operational needs and regularly update the information in UNHCR IT systems * Apply UNHCR's sourcing & procurement strategy when planning for purchase of important commodities and services. Update the information in UNHCR IT systems. Ensure timely customs clearance of consignments. * Maintain accurate and comprehensive records on supply activities and provide timely reports and updates both periodically and on request. * Evaluate purchase requisitions to ensure that specifications, delivery dates and all other requirements are in order. * Draft and dispatch quotation requests and/or tenders, and assist in the evaluation of offers and draft bid-tabulations, prepare proposals for award of contracts to the Committee on Contracts. * Prepare Purchase Orders and send confirmations, requests for inspection and other correspondence, and monitor the manufacture/transport of ordered goods to ensure timely delivery. * Provide guidance and advice on UNHCR procurement policies and procedures to support and assist requesting operations, HQ entities and others, as applicable. * Provide asset management reports, customised reports, and gathers information on all assets and provides in-depth reports periodically and when requested. * Monitor the quality and accuracy of supply chain related data in relevant business systems. Compile and analyse statistical information, identify trends and developments in supply chain related matters that will assist in decision making. * Disseminate and promote UNHCR's global policies, standards and guidance on supply chain management. In the Regional Bureaux: * Track the progress of specific operations and provide guidance that ensures timely implementation. * Assist in coaching and advising individuals as requested. * Track global Supply KPIs for the region and assist in devising regional ones, as required. * Monitor all periodic Supply exercises such as monthly reconciliations, quarterly physical inventory exercises, and year-end accounts closure procedures and ensure that they are implemented throughout the region and provide relevant reports to senior managers. * Assist country operations in MSRP management. * Support the analysis of country financial reports and work with the Country Operations Supply Team leaders to address red areas relating to Supply aspects of operations. * Support the country needs assessment plans and assist in combining them into regional procurement plans and monitor their timely implementation and changes based on operational needs. * Support the work of the Regional Contracts Committee (RCC) through e.g. compiling and checking documents for RCC meetings, taking minutes, communicating decisions. In the Country Operations: * Ensure local liaison with partners to effectively support the supply activities. * Manage storage of goods according to "best practices" and UNHCR rules and regulations. * Coordinate supply activities of UNHCR Partners and/or contractors performing supply related activities, and ensure that they understand and adhere to relevant UNHCR rules and procedures. * Implement effective asset and fleet management that regularly monitors the asset/fleet pool, saves cost and safeguards the investment of the organisation including receipt, inspection, registration & marking of new Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE), organisation of the physical verification of PPE, ensure that PPE agreements are properly issued and signed, and preparation of disposal forms and cases for the Asset Management Board, and organise the disposal of PPE according to Asset Management Board decisions. * Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s). Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Education & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience / Degree Level For G6 - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher Field(s) of Education n/a Certificates and/or Licenses Trade, Business Administration, Economics, Marketing or a related field (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Relevant Job Experience Essential: Not specified. Desirable: Other UN procurement and logistics training - such as IAPSO and UNPD. Functional Skills IT-Computer Literacy SC-PeopleSoft Supply Chain Management SC-Supply Planning SC-Customs clearance SC-Logistics SC-Warehouse Management SC-Asset Management SC-Fleet Management (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English. All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power. As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise. This is a Standard for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates. Required Languages * , Desired Languages * , Additional Qualifications Skills IT-Computer Literacy, SC-Asset Management, SC-Customs clearance, SC-Fleet Management, SC-Logistics, SC-PeopleSoft Supply Chain Management, SC-Supply Planning, SC-Warehouse Management Education Certifications Business Administration - Other, Economics - Other, HCR Learning Program - UNHCR, HCR Supply Chain Learning Program - UNHCR, IAPSO/UNDP Procurement - Other, Logistics - Other, Marketing - Other Work Experience Other information No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a written test and/or oral interview. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. UNHCR strongly encourages qualified female applicants."This position doesn't require a functional clearance Remote No

Who We Are Peace is our commitment. The United States Institute of Peace represents the American people's shared values and commitment to peace worldwide. We know that Peace is Security - it advances both U.S. and international security by preventing, managing, and mitigating violent conflict. We are an independent, non-partisan institution and are actively engaged with peacebuilding efforts worldwide. Together we tackle the most challenging problems and hold fast to the possibility of a more peaceful world. To learn more about USIP programs and job openings, go to *********************************** If you have a passion for making the world a better place and want to have a front-row seat on the world stage, USIP is the place for you. BRIEF The Higher Education Engagement (HEE) team is hiring a research assistant (RA) to support its work within USIP's Civic Engagement and Scholarship (CES) Unit. HEE programmatic work is grounded in USIP's role as a public institution and its congressional mandate to serve as a resource for the American public. HEE compliments the longstanding work of Public Engagement and Scholastic Competitions by focusing on the higher education community of colleges, universities, and higher education associations. HEE seeks to enhance awareness within the higher education community about the Institute's resources for research, programming, and training. Pay: $17.50 - $18.50 Work schedule: 20 Hours/Week Expected Start Date: November 2024 MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct research in support of the team's outreach to diverse domestic audiences, including identifying avenues for reaching new audiences and expanding USIP's contacts and relationships across the U.S. Support existing HEE initiatives, including programs for professors and university students, onsite engagements at USIP's headquarters, and overall expansion of HEE's work. Provide support for the team's work to track contacts and relationships across the country, including updating databases and mapping connections. Assist in HEE's research initiative exploring how public institutions work alongside higher education institutions in the promotion and development of global peace. Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Excellent written communication skills - the ability to prepare drafts quickly, and to write in an accessible way for non-expert audiences. Strong research skills - the ability to find information quickly, to analyze based on guidance and priorities, and to summarize and synthesize findings in useful formats. Strong interpersonal skills, including good humor and sound judgement. Prior experience creating content on social media (LinkedIn) is preferred. Experience with databases that track contacts and relationships is highly desirable; experience with Salesforce is especially useful. Previous work experience in a fast-paced office environment is required. Candidates must be a current, full-time Undergraduate or Masters student studying higher education, international and comparative education, public policy, communications, peace and justice, conflict resolution, international relations, or another related subject. Although USIP's Research Assistant program is administered through the Consortium of Universities in the Washington Metropolitan area, any full-time university student based in the U.S. is eligible for these positions. All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable completion of a suitability background investigation. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience. HOW TO APPLY: To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package consisting of: Completed employment application. Cover letter Resume Writing Sample For questions about this position, please email ********************. Do not send resumes or attachments to this email address. Only those applicants that are selected for further discussions will be contacted. No Phone Calls. Interviews will be scheduled by appointment only. USIP is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of USIP to offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, political affiliations or belief, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. Learn More About USIP (click here)

Who We Are Peace is our commitment. The United States Institute of Peace represents the American people's shared values and commitment to peace worldwide. We know that Peace is Security - it advances both U.S. and international security by preventing, managing, and mitigating violent conflict. We are an independent, non-partisan institution and are actively engaged with peacebuilding efforts worldwide. Together we tackle the most challenging problems and hold fast to the possibility of a more peaceful world. To learn more about USIP programs and job openings, go to *********************************** If you have a passion for making the world a better place and want to have a front-row seat on the world stage, USIP is the place for you. Summary The full-time Personal Services Contractor will provide Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) support to the El Salvador Team Lead including: coordination and collaboration with =project staff, key stakeholders, and USIP's Learning, Evaluation, and Research (LER) team to collect and compile the project's performance indicators; store, manage, analyze, and present written reports on results and lessons learned; oversee the Learning component including the creation of learning tools; and the development of communications materials to disseminate this learning within and outside USIP. This is a full-time term host country Personal Services Contractor position, that based in San Salvador, El Salvador This is a Personal Services Contractor (PSC) position for a host-country national in Latin America. The contract can be renewed pending good performance, funding, and business needs. In March 2024, USIP's Latin America Program (LAP) launched the “Fostering Citizen Support for the Rule of Law” project in San Salvador, El Salvador under an Inter-Agency Agreement (IAA) with the United States Department of State - Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs- for a period of three years to increase public support for the rule of law by building stakeholder networks, facilitating dialogues between citizens and authorities, engaging the public on rule of law issues, and equipping local youth with peacebuilding and leadership skills. The project will work in three municipalities and activities will include: community characterization studies, capacity-building exercises with community, international exchanges to learn best practices, dialogues between coalitions of civil society and local authorities, support for small youth and community-led projects, peacebuilding and dialogue trainings for youth, mentoring activities for youth, and youth-led dialogues within communities. Responsibilities Monitoring and Evaluating: In consultation with the team, develop and maintain a Project Monitoring Plan (PMP) which includes data to be collected and frequency of measurement. It will also consider inputs from the baseline survey and initial characterization studies of each municipality. Support the development of effective mechanisms to monitor progress and impact of activities, including through surveys, interviews, and focus groups, that are appropriately tailored to the needs and context of direct and indirect beneficiaries of the project. Establish and implement a data collection methodology/process to enable the systematic collection, management, and reporting of data against the performance indicators in the Change Map. Develop all the required data collection instruments and tools for surveys needed to collect data on output and outcome level program indicators. In collaboration with Project Officers and Municipal Coordinators, coordinate with USIP partners to ensure that their MEL efforts align with USIP's MEL objectives. This includes hands-on support to new partners to clarify USIP MEL expectations and objectives. Provide ongoing support to USIP partner organizations to ensure MEL data is collected and shared with USIP program staff for program tracking and reporting purposes. This could include fielding questions from partners, helping them develop data collection tools, or providing training support. Work closely with staff to develop evaluations of all activities and ensure their timely execution. Ensure that all indicators are accurately tracked and measured, and different MEL tools (Change Map and PMP) are up-to-date and disseminated in a timely manner. Contribute to analysis of MEL data, including contributing to the drafting of monitoring reports. Systematizes all results in a timely manner. Learning, Research and Report Writing: Coordinate research initiatives implemented by USIP contractors and team, including compiling, verifying and analyzing data provided by key stakeholders. Ensure compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes, when necessary. Coordinate and review teams' inputs to the Change Map and PMP, as well as any other internal reports on project progress. Write detailed baseline, midpoint, and endline reports including graphics on indicators and suggestions for modifications and improvements. Support the development graphic and written summaries of survey information which evaluate key indicators working closely with Home Office technical staff. Maintain a repository of project lessons learned, offering strategic recommendations on ways to improve impact, and disseminates during key team meetings. Support the writing and editing needs of the El Salvador project, including proofreading documents for diverse audiences including local governments, citizens, and international donors. Spearhead communications materials such as project factsheets, presentation PowerPoints, and success stories ensuring learning components are always present and tailored to the right audience. Performs Other Duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in communications, statistics, economics, development, sociology, peacebuilding or related field required. Four (4) or more years of relevant work experience, with at least two years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation. Experience in the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data. Experience in qualitative research principles, tools and techniques with specific experience in participatory qualitative methodologies. Demonstrated experience in report writing in an international donor context. Ability to engage and coordinate with staff across teams, as well as, to develop the capacity of others on MEL. Strong critical thinking and analytical skills. Excellent writing and communications skills, as well as cross-cultural skills and the ability to tailor work to multiple audiences. Independent worker and self-starter. Knowledge of peacebuilding and culture of lawfulness theories and programs is a plus. Advanced English as well as proficient Spanish language is required. Ability to travel overnight to the municipalities where the project will work. Advanced skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft 354 suite a must. Preferably the candidate will be well versed with Power BI as a tool for mapping and reporting. Salvadorian Citizenship or ability to work legally in country without sponsorship. All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable completion of a suitability background investigation. HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package consisting of: 1.  Completed employment application including titles, dates of hire, and salary requirements. 2.  Cover letter 3.  Resume Only those applicants that are selected for further discussions will be contacted. 

Country Investment Manager GROUP: Agriculture, Resilience and Water REPORTS TO: Regional Investment Director Winrock International works with people around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunities, and sustain natural resources. Winrock is seeking a Country Investment Manager for a multi-country program that will facilitate the growth of a competitive market system for raw cashew processing that optimizes revenues across all segments of the processing chain and fosters equitable and sustainable employment opportunities for young women and men. Working with processors and empowered service-driven producer organizations and networks, the program will facilitate investment in production, processing, market access, and supporting services needed for the sector to capitalize on the market push created by favorable global market trends and improvements to local systems over the last 15 years. In support of this objective, the program will manage a $23 million catalytic fund that will be strategically invested in the sector. The program focus countries are Guinea Bissau, Senegal, and Cote d'Ivoire. POSITION SUMMARY: The Country Investment Manager will lead WEECAP's efforts to expand and improve access to finance for women and youth engaged in the cashew value chain. This includes contributing to the design and execution of strategies that unlock capital through catalytic funding, blended finance, financial product innovation, and partnerships with financial institutions. The role focuses on addressing systemic barriers to financial inclusion and facilitating scalable investment models that strengthen enterprise viability and resilience. The Country Investment Manager will work with entrepreneurs, producer groups, processors, financial institutions, and investors to expand access to financial services required to optimize cashew sector productivity, growth, and catalyze employment for young women and men in Guinea Bissau. The Country Investment Manager will be responsible for building diverse pipeline of micro, small, medium and large cashew producer groups, processing enterprises, and value chain service providers with bankable business models that are positioned for scaling and growth, attractive to financial institutions and investors, and that are owned by, employ, or serve women and youth in the sector. The Country Investment Manager will deploy Catalytic Fund resources to support business innovations, improve financial inclusion of women and youth, enhance investment readiness of MSMEs, and raise capital for growth-oriented entrepreneurs and businesses. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic Leadership & Financial Innovation Contribute to the development and implementation of the project's access to finance strategy, ensuring alignment with WEECAP's overall goals and synergies with other pillars. Identify and advocate for innovative financial instruments that align market incentives with inclusive business models. Contribute to the design of financial mechanisms, through the Catalytic Fund, that de-risk investment in women- and youth-led cashew enterprises (e.g., credit guarantees, catalytic matching grants, results-based financing). Partnership Development & Engagement Collaborate with the Competitiveness and Supply Chain team in Guinea Bissau to identify high potential opportunities offered by end markets and the private sector buyers in the Guinea Bissau cashew sector. Collaborate with the Competitiveness and Supply Chain team in Guinea Bissau to develop a network of lead/anchor firms and micro, small, and medium processors and value chain actors and a strategic plan for engaging them. Establish and manage partnerships with commercial banks, MFIs, social impact investors, and development finance institutions (DFIs) in Guinea Bissau to increase the availability of affordable and appropriate financial products. Collaborate with the Competitiveness and Supply Chain team in Guinea Bissau to contribute to the design and implement integrated interventions that leverage the interconnections between producer groups, processors, and value chain service providers providing tailored Catalytic Fund resources (grants, results-based financing, acceleration) to incentivize business innovations and new local sourcing arrangements. Coordinate blended finance approaches that leverage WEECAP resources to crowd in private capital for supply chain actors in Guinea Bissau. Build linkages between processors and financial service providers in Guinea Bissau to support co-investment in inclusive sourcing models. Financial Inclusion for Women and Youth Analyze and facilitate relationships among actors in Guinea Bissau that translate into shared benefits to incentivize new investment in the cashew sector. Provide incentives to de-risk and strengthen Guinea Bissau's financial institutions capacity to increase the flow of credit to cashew sector entrepreneurs and businesses. Oversee the provision of transaction advisory services to a range of cashew sector businesses that demonstrate growth potential, and work through financial intermediaries and with investors to bring new firm and project financing deals to a successful close. Facilitate financial literacy, business planning, and investment readiness training with the Business Development Service Providers, in coordination with other pillars. Work closely with the Competitiveness and Supply Chain teams in Guinea Bissau to ensure that collective action platforms (e.g., cooperatives, groups) are used as channels for financial service delivery. Learning, Monitoring, and Adaptive Management Work with Head of Portfolio and Fund Performance Analysis to analyze the performance of Catalytic Fund financing mechanisms and recommend adjustments based on real-time evidence and feedback. Contribute to impact documentation, learning products, and investment cases to influence investors, processors, and policymakers. Coordinate with the Operations team to provide technical and management oversight over for distribution of funds to recipients in Guinea Bissau. Collaborate with the Policy and Social Safeguarding team in Guinea Bissau regarding private sector policy requirements in the Guinea Bissau cashew sector. Collaborate with Gender Integration team in Guinea Bissau to ensure integration of GESI considerations. QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND: Education: Degree in finance, business administration, or related field required. Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience as a Team Leader managing teams. Minimum 7 to 10 years' experience managing complex finance, entrepreneurship, or agriculture market systems programs, with demonstrated results in expanding access to finance. Experience working within the private sector on cashew nut production and marketing, including trade, production and business linkages. Experience applying a market systems development approach to strengthen the inclusivity-with a particular focus on young women and men-in cashew production and marketing systems. Technical experience working in Guinea Bissau with strong business relationships with Guinea Bissau's cashew industry stakeholders and international buyer. Experience managing large grant funds, catalytic funds, or impact funds is a plus. Skills/Knowledge: Familiarity with market systems development framework, including tools, strategies, and approaches. Ability to build coalitions and networks with private sector actors that can provide synergies and sustainable solutions. Ability to supervise, challenge, and build capacity of staff and coordinate activities with partners from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. Strong training design, training delivery, and facilitation skills. Strong personnel management skills. Excellent written and oral communication skill in English required. Winrock is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal treatment for all people. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by law. At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity and transformation.

Job Profile: This position provides overall information management services based on Microsoft SharePoint to improve the organization's information handling practices, and support the use of advanced collaboration tools across the organization, supporting several IT projects across the organization. The role combines the skills of an analyst (requirements gathering and analysis, intial solution blueprint) and a developer (event handlers, JS customizations, data processing). Primary Responsibilities Review, maintain, analyze, and improve information and processes supported by several organizational repositories (intranet, ECM, cloud-based services, and other network locations). Participate on new and ongoing projects to standardize information management systems, replace legacy systems (e.g. file shares, email), and improve business processes. Maintain a cloud-based SharePoint tenant, performing technical and content-related tasks. Provide knowledge on SharePoint trends and demonstrate how new and existing tools can be used to improve current processes. Gather requirements, conceptualize, demonstrate and implement SharePoint-based solutions, with emphasis on OOB features. Be an internal champion for collaboration and information management technologies and practices. Evangelize information-sharing platforms to end-users at HQ and field offices. Be committed to continued training and learning to stay abreast of technologies related to his/her responsibilities, showing a problem-solving, positive, curious mindset. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree is required. Five (5) years of relevant experience. Expertise administering and developing solutions for SharePoint Online. Expertise on document and records management using an enterprise system. Hands-on experience with process automation, workflows and improvements of business processes. Demonstrated experience developing web-based software, and with languages and technologies relevant to the SharePoint environment: .Net, JavaScript, jQuery, REST API, HTML+CSS, etc. Expertise in the administration of Office 365, and SharePoint farms. Ability to work closely with end-users, and to communicate technical information to non-technical staff. Ability to adhere to guidelines, work unsupervised and demonstrate ownership of work products

Who We Are Peace is our commitment. The United States Institute of Peace represents the American people's shared values and commitment to peace worldwide. We know that Peace is Security - it advances both U.S. and international security by preventing, managing, and mitigating violent conflict. We are an independent, non-partisan institution and are actively engaged with peacebuilding efforts worldwide. Together we tackle the most challenging problems and hold fast to the possibility of a more peaceful world. To learn more about USIP programs and job openings, go to *********************************** If you have a passion for making the world a better place and want to have a front-row seat on the world stage, USIP is the place for you. Summary The Editor/Writer works as part of the editorial team to assist in driving the Institute's integrated online editorial and audience strategy. They will write, edit and proofread a range of materials designed to present the Institute's unique work to a broad audience on multiple platforms. This position is full-time, based in Washington, D.C., and will have reporting lines to the Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief of the Communications team. TARGET SALARY Grade 12 - $99,000 - 102,000 The Institute uses the General Schedule salary tables for administering compensation. Offers are determined based upon candidate qualifications, related experience, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the position. Major Duties and Responsibilities Edits USIP.org content, including analysis pieces, Q&As, blogs and other article formats. In collaboration with the Managing Editor, coordinates the production and editorial workflow for fact sheets, one-pagers, event invitations, press releases and other institutional collateral. Writes and edits material for USIP.org as assigned. Coordinates with the Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief to maintain a news and events calendar, determine editorial priorities and organize workflow, and work with the team on upcoming news opportunities and multimedia editorial packages on the Institute's web site to grow the web audience. Assists the Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief in tracking production of USIP.org content and prepares editorial and production reports for USIP programs and leadership. Helps to ensure quality, consistency, and timeliness of all content for all audiences: internal, the general public, and critical stakeholders including foreign policy elites and policy makers. Evaluates how available information can best be used to meet Institute strategies and objectives, helps identify opportunities for developing new information, and recommends strategies for presenting information.· Ensure consistency of grammar mechanics and expression, formatting, logical organization and development, and general readability. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in journalism, political science, international relations or relevant field required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; master's degree is preferred. Minimum of six (6) years of experience in journalism, political science, international relations. Minimum of 3-5 years of foreign policy/international relations experience, writing and editing communications, such as newsletters, articles, web content; reviewing written documents for accuracy; and ensuring they meet current organizational style, policies and practices. A strong understanding of U.S. foreign policy, international relations and trends in global politics required; with a history of publishing article on foreign policy issues is strongly preferred. Knowledge of best practices for digital publishing, including search engine optimization and headline writing. Mastery of the Associated Press Style Guide and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Teams). Excellent communication (written and spoken), organizational, and time management skills, including cross-cultural, interpersonal skills; proven ability to engage effectively with authors/partners at the lowest and highest political, social, cultural, economic, and varying skill levels. Project and task management - capacity to work on multiple, diverse and complex assignments, creatively problem-solve, and prioritize effectively with minimal supervision or collaboratively. Ability to work as a team player in an extroverted and entrepreneurial environment. CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS 12/13/24. All applicants must be US citizens to be considered for positions with USIP. All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable completion of a suitability background investigation. HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package consisting of: 1. Completed employment application including titles, dates of hire and salary requirements. 2. Cover letter 3. Resume Only those applicants that are selected for further discussions will be contacted. No Phone Calls. Interviews will be scheduled by appointment only. USIP is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of USIP to offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, political affiliations or belief, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Deadline for Applications February 1, 2026 Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based) E (most hardship) Family Type (not applicable for home-based) Non Family Staff Member / Affiliate Type UNOPS LICA6 Target Start Date 2026-04-01 Terms of Reference The ideal candidate for the GBV/CP position should have demonstrated experience in protection programming, with a primary focus on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response, and foundational exposure to child protection in return, displacement, and emergency contexts. The candidate should have proven experience supporting GBV risk mitigation, survivor-centered case management, safe referrals, protection monitoring, and coordination with service providers, supported by a solid understanding of international protection principles, UNHCR protection frameworks, and GBV guiding standards, including confidentiality, informed consent, safety, and dignity. Experience in community-based protection approaches is essential, particularly engagement with women, girls, and other at-risk groups to identify protection risks and service gaps, while ensuring ethical and safe information management. The candidate should also demonstrate working knowledge of child protection principles, including child safeguarding, best interests of the child, and identification and referral of children at risk, in coordination with specialized actors. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality, experience working with partners and inter-agency coordination mechanisms, and the capacity to operate effectively in fast-paced, multicultural field settings with limited supervision are required. Relevant training in GBV case management, protection, and child protection is highly desirable. Standard Protection Associate Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Protection Associate normally reports to the Protection Officer or the Senior Protection Officer. The incumbent monitors protection standards, operational procedures and practices in protection delivery in line with international standards and provides functional protection support to information management and programme staff. The Protection Associate is expected to coordinate quality, timely and effective protection responses to the needs of populations of concern (PoC) and identify opportunities to mainstream protection methodologies and integrate protection safeguards in operational responses in all sectors. S/he contributes to designing a comprehensive protection strategy and liaises externally with authorities and partners on protection doctrine and policy as guided by the supervisor. The Protection Associate also ensures that PoC are involved in making decisions that affect them, whether in accessing their rights or in identifying appropriate solutions to their problems. To achieve this, the incumbent will need to build and maintain effective interfaces with communities of concern, local authorities and protection and assistance partners. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their . They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. Duties * Stay abreast of political, social, economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment. * Consistently apply International and National Law and applicable UN/UNHCR and IASC policy, standards and codes of conduct. * Assist in providing comments on existing and draft legislation related to PoC. * Provide advice on protection issues to PoC; liaise with competent authorities to ensure the issuance of personal and other relevant documentation. * Assist in conducting eligibility and status determination for PoC. * Contribute to measures to identify, prevent and reduce statelessness. * Contribute to a country-level child protection plan as part of the protection strategy. * Contribute to a country-level education plan as part of the protection strategy. * Monitor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all protection/solutions activities. * Manage individual protection cases including those on GBV and child protection. Monitor, and intervene in cases of refoulement, expulsion and other protection incidents. * Assist in identifying durable solutions for the largest possible number of PoC through voluntary repatriation, local integration and where appropriate, resettlement. * Contribute to the design, implementation and evaluation of protection related AGD based programming with implementing and operational partners. * Facilitate effective information management through the provision of disaggregated data on PoC and their problems. * Participate in initiatives to capacitate authorities, relevant institutions and NGOs to strengthen national protection related legislation and procedures. * Assist the supervisor in prioritizing PoC for interview, counselling and propose protection support for individual cases. * Assist the supervisor with enforcing compliance of local implementing partners with global protection policies and standards of professional integrity in the delivery of protection services. * Assit the supervisor with enforcing compliance with, and integrity of, all protection standard operating procedures. * Submit individual payments request for PoC for approval. * Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s). * Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Education & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience / Degree Level For G6 - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher Field(s) of Education Not applicable Certificates and/or Licenses International Law, Political Science or other related field (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Relevant Job Experience Essential Not specified Desirable Protection Learning Programme Functional Skills IT-Computer Literacy PR-Refugee Protection Principles and Framework PR-Protection-related guidelines, standards and indicators (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English. All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power. As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise. This is a Standard for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates. Required Languages * , Desired Languages * , Additional Qualifications Skills IT-Computer Literacy, PR-Protection-related guidelines, standards and indicators, PR-Refugee Protection Principles and Framework Education Certifications International Law - Other, Political Science - Other Work Experience Other information No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a written test and/or oral interview. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. UNHCR strongly encourages qualified female applicants This position doesn't require a functional clearance Remote No

The World Justice Project (WJP) is seeking a full-time Senior Data Scientist - Consultant to support its Data Analytics Unit. This position will contribute to WJP's global research on rule of law issues by supporting data analysis and report production processes. The role involves designing and implementing machine learning models, developing AI agents, and working with large language models (LLMs) to support a range of research projects. WJP's global research and data team is based in Washington, DC, and this position will be remote. About the World Justice Project The World Justice Project (WJP) was launched in 2009 to promote justice and the rule of law globally. It is best known for its Rule of Law Index, the world's leading source on the performance of 143 countries in relation to absence of corruption, open government, civil and criminal justice, fundamental rights, and other rule of law standards. Drawing on the Index methodology, WJP also undertakes in-depth studies on particularly countries and topics, such as access to justice, criminal justice, environmental governance, and corruption. WJP puts this data and research into action to strengthen the rule of law through convening, engagement, and support of a global network-including through the biennial World Justice Forum and World Justice Challenge. At a time when the rule of law is facing fundamental challenges throughout the world, WJP's mission to strengthen respect for justice, peace, and fundamental rights is more pressing than ever. For more information, please visit worldjusticeproject.org. Responsibilities Design and implement machine learning models and statistical analyses to support WJP research initiatives Lead technical infrastructure modernization including containerization and cloud deployment strategies Develop and maintain agentic AI systems and LLM-powered tools for data analysis workflows Provide technical mentorship to other team members on advanced analytics techniques Collaborate with research teams to translate complex data questions into analytical solutions Qualifications Technical Skills Advanced proficiency in Python and R for statistical analysis and machine learning Experience with LLMOps and deployment of large language model applications SQL for database management and complex queries (bonus) Git/GitHub for version control and collaborative development Docker and containerization technologies Understanding of cloud computing concepts (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Basic HTML/CSS for report customization Understanding of RESTful APIs and web scraping techniques Preferred Qualifications Strong experience with scikit-learn and other ML frameworks Knowledge of agentic systems and AI workflow automation Strong statistical background including dimensionality reduction techniques (PCA, factor analysis, MDS, t-SNE) Expertise in data imputation methods and handling missing data Experience with latent variable modeling (SEM, IRT, mixture models) Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or related field How to Apply To apply for this position, please visit our employment portal: ************************************************************ The following materials are required for this position: Resume Writing sample. It can be in Spanish or English. Contact information for three professional references Please submit all application materials in one PDF document. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are only able to follow up directly with candidates selected for interviews. No phone calls please.

Deadline for Applications March 2, 2026 Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based) E (most hardship) Family Type (not applicable for home-based) Non Family Staff Member / Affiliate Type UNOPS LICA8 Target Start Date 2026-02-01 Terms of Reference * Detailed knowledge of the UN Coordination System, and NGO humanitarian community * Knowledge of camp management-related technical guidelines, standards, and indicators * Reporting and analytic skills * Prior work with CCCM Sector/ familiarity with the Sector reporting requirements, and approach Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a written test and/or oral interview Standard Assistant CCCM Cluster Coordination Officer Organizational Setting and Work Relationships Within the adopted Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) framework, UNHCR has assumed lead and co-lead responsibilities of three out of 11 clusters to strengthen system-wide preparedness and technical capacity to respond to humanitarian emergencies namely for Camp Coordination and Camp Management, Shelter and Protection. The Global CCCM Cluster, co-led by UNHCR (for conflict) and IOM (for natural disasters) at the global level, brings together UN agencies, NGOs and international organizations working on themes related to the management and coordination of camps and camp-like settings (including formal camps, informal settlements, evacuation/reception/transit centers, collective centers and other communal settings) in humanitarian response. The work of the Global CCCM Cluster covers three broad areas: i) operational support (including rapid response in emergencies; multi-sectorial assessments, analysis and strategy development; programme design and delivery; information management; adherence to the Humanitarian Programme Cycle; innovation in humanitarian response; inter-agency collaboration); ii) providing a global platform for advocacy; and iii) developing global policy, practices, guidance and tools in relation to management and coordination of displacement in camps/sites. The Assistant CCCM Cluster Coordination Officer usually reports to a more senior CCCM or Protection colleague depending on the office structure. The incumbent will be in regular contact with services providers (shelter, wash, protection, health, nutrition, GBV, child protection) local authorities (Camp management, Camp administration), IDPs and donors. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their . They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. Duties * Assist the supervisor in ensuring that UNHCR delivers on its commitments and accountability as co-lead of the Global CCCM Cluster, which in turn is able to support preparedness and provides the technical capabilities needed for timely, effective and well-coordinated interagency humanitarian response to needs of management and coordination in camp and camp-like settings. * Provide advice for decision-making and operational responses relevant for CCCM at country-level and throughout the life-cycle of a crisis, ensure they are tailored to the country/regional context (such as guidelines, protection considerations). * Ensure staff and partners at country level are able to access guidance as well as the necessary tools, resources and support to recognize and respond effectively to the protection needs/risks of crisis-affected populations in the context of communal (camp and camp-like) settings throughout the cycle of a crisis. * If requested, represent UNHCR in inter-agency cluster processes, establish and maintain appropriate contacts with other UN agencies, NGOs and other actors so as to foster effective mechanisms to facilitate collaboration and exchange of information on IDP situations. * Partner with other humanitarian actors to contribute to the planning and evaluation of IDP cluster approaches to Camp Coordination and Management, ensuring that latest lessons learnt and best practices are widely disseminated for replication. * Monitor the living conditions of people of concern (PoC), define gaps and prioritize needs. * Maintain effective collaboration and communication with PoC, partners and key stakeholders, in line with the Global CCCM Cluster strategic framework. * Ensure clarification of roles and responsibilities amongst stakeholders in the site, for maintenance of site infrastructures with a focus on sustainability and community/local government ownership. * Support maintaining site information management systems and monitor service provision including cross-cutting services such as prevention and response to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), health, psychosocial support and HIV among others in all sectors according to agreed guidelines, standards and indicators. * Work with NGO and government partners to promote the use of a community-based approach to camp coordination and management and age, gender and diversity analysis in planning, evaluation and monitoring to ensure respect for the rights of all and gender equality. * Represent UNHCR within interagency coordination bodies and at meetings on issues related to the displacement management in and out of camps and camp-like settings. * Support camp management agencies and local authorities as they facilitate the search for durable solutions for the displaced population. * Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s). * Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Years of Experience / Degree Level For P1/NOA - 1 year relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or no experience with Graduate degree; or no experience with Doctorate degree Field(s) of Education Law; Political Science; Economics; International Relations; Business Administration; Social Science; or other relevant field. Certificates and/or Licenses CCCM Cluster Coordination; Camp Coordination & Camp Mgmt; HCR Coordination Lrng Prog; HCR Management Lrng Prg; Tri-Cluster Knowledge and Coordination Skills Training; Emergency Mgmt Workshop; (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Relevant Job Experience Essential: Knowledge of camp and campsite-based monitoring. Competent use of MS office. Desirable: Good and timely reporting. Strong sense of personal integrity. Attention to detail and ability to work in difficult environment. Functional Skills MG-Coordination PR-CCCM Technical Guidelines and Standards CL-Camp Coordination and Camp Management CL-Cluster Information Management Tools, Resources and Approaches PR-Country Operations applying the Cluster Approach CO-Drafting and Documentation TR-Training - Virtual and face to face PR-Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English. All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power. As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise. This is a Standard for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates. Required Languages * , Desired Languages * , Additional Qualifications Skills CL-Camp Coordination and Camp Management, CL-Cluster Information Management Tools, Resources and Approaches, CO-Drafting and Documentation, MG-Coordination, PR-Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD), PR-CCCM Technical Guidelines and Standards, PR-Country Operations applying the Cluster Approach, TR-Training - Virtual and face to face Education Bachelor of Arts: Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts: Economics, Bachelor of Arts: International Relations, Bachelor of Arts: Law, Bachelor of Arts: Political Science, Bachelor of Arts: Social Science Certifications Camp Coordination and Camp Management - UNHCR, CCCM Cluster Coordination - UNHCR, Emergency Management Workshop - UNHCR, HCR Coordination Learning Program - UNHCR, HCR Management Learning Program - UNHCR, Tri_Cluster Knowledge/Coord Skills - Other Work Experience Other information "No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a written test and/or oral interview. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. UNHCR strongly encourages qualified This position doesn't require a functional clearance Remote No

Job Profile: Counterpart International is currently seeking a Business Development Officer to support proposal development efforts. This is a full-time position based in Arlington, Virginia. This position will report to the Associate Director, New Business Development. As a key member of the Business Development Team, the Business Development Officer is responsible for managing proposals, quality control and compliance, as well as playing a supporting role to Associate Directors on larger bids. This position is ideal for someone with a solid business development background looking to gain greater exposure to capture planning/portfolio management, budgeting, and partnerships. Counterpart is committed to the career growth and trajectory of all team members. This position has great exposure to many levels of Counterpart leadership. Primary Responsibilities: Serve as Proposal Manager on approximately 8 bids per year: Establish and manage the proposal timeline, deliverables, and assignments. Lead partner identification, communication, and negotiation. Lead and/or facilitate the technical and management plan design sessions. Draft narratives for management chapters, institutional capacity statements, past performance reports, staffing plans, key personnel biographies, and other relevant sections of the technical proposal; including annexes. Oversee recruitment process, partake in interviews, and finalize key personnel decisions. Oversee cost proposal development. Ensure technical and cost volumes adequately reflect technical and management approach. Oversee technical and cost proposal, compliance, consistency, and quality. Ensure all approvals are secured and oversee final packaging and submission of technical and cost volume, including ensuring that the proposal meets all Counterpart and donor requirements. Conduct capture and business development activities: Identify and cultivate relationships with local and international partner organizations. Collect early intelligence on funder opportunities. Develop EOIs, capture plans, and present plans for go/no-go bid pursuit decisions. Conduct competitive analysis, stakeholder analyses, and donor mapping. Conduct in-country assessments and reconnaissance missions for upcoming proposal opportunities. Provide coordination support during proposal pre-positioning. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in International Development, Public Policy, Public Management, or other relevant field. 5+ years of business development experience for a USAID implementing partner. Solid writing, editing, formatting, budgeting, presentation and project management skills. Proven experience serving as proposal manager or coordinator on successful USG proposals. Knowledge of the entire business development lifecycle, including opportunity identification, capture management, technical design, recruiting, proposal writing, and costing. Experience facilitating communications across a wide range of technical specialists, recruiters, pricing specialists to support business development. 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. Thorough computer software skills, namely the MS Office Suite of programs. Experience using SalesForce or similar system for business development, tracking opportunities, and submissions. Up to 25% travel to developing country locations. Demonstrated knowledge and application of proposal development and management methodologies. Preferred: Master's degree in International Development, Public Policy, Public Management, or other relevant field. Field experience working with development programs. Previous program implementation, program management, and/or monitoring and evaluation experience. Familiarity with DFID and DFAT proposal requirements. Language skills in French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, or other relevant languages.

The Atlantic Council seeks a talented, entrepreneurial individual to generate and manage foundation revenue for the Atlantic Council. Working closely with the Deputy Director, Foundation Partnerships, the Assistant Director will play a key role in significantly growing foundation support by securing large, competitive grants and deepening relationships with institutional funders. This role requires strong analytical and research skills alongside excellent writing and relationship-management abilities. The Assistant Director will lead efforts to identify and assess relevant funding opportunities by researching active and forthcoming requests for proposals (RFPs), tracking trends in philanthropy, and analyzing evolving foundation strategies and funding priorities. The position will also support donor stewardship and engagement by developing high-quality communications and programmatic update materials that clearly convey impact and strategic alignment. In collaboration with the Deputy Director, Foundation Partnerships and program staff, the Assistant Director will assist in generating at least $1 million annually in new philanthropic funding awards through foundation grants and related institutional support. The Assistant Director will collaborate closely with Development, Program, Finance, and Revenue Operations teams to draft compelling proposals and budgets, manage grant renewals, support stewardship, and identify new funding opportunities while strengthening existing donor relationships. This position is based in our Washington, DC, headquarters, requiring a minimum of 4 days per week in office. The Atlantic Council offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, education, and organizational equity, with offers from $61,000 to $70,000. Applications submitted by February 20, 2026, will be prioritized for consideration. Job Responsibilities Proposal Development and Grants Management Support Program staff in developing and editing concept papers, project narratives, concept notes, and full proposals, including drafting outlines, templates, and donor-aligned framing to ensure highly competitive submissions. Coordinate with the Office of Finance to compile budgets and supporting documentation, ensuring proposals are complete, compliant with funder guidelines, and submitted on time. Maintain grant renewals and support post-award coordination, working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure consistency between proposals, reporting, and stewardship. Contribute to the development and submission of competitive proposals that collectively support the generation of $1 million or more in new philanthropic funding awards annually. Foundation Strategy, Research, and Opportunity Identification Research, monitor, and assess relevant requests for proposals (RFPs), open calls, and funding opportunities aligned with Atlantic Council priorities. Conduct ongoing landscape research to track trends in philanthropy, including emerging issue areas, new funding vehicles, and shifts in foundation strategies. Research and synthesize new and evolving foundation strategies, initiatives, and funds, translating findings into actionable guidance for program and development teams. Lead and execute prospect research requests from Atlantic Council Programs staff, with a focus on strategic fit, competitiveness, and long-term potential. Donor Stewardship and Engagement Build communication and programmatic update materials-including briefings, donor reports, impact summaries, and presentation materials-to support donor stewardship and ongoing engagement. Prepare briefing materials and correspondence for cultivation meetings, roundtables, Council events, and fundraising-related travel - including for Development leadership and the Executive Office. Track donor engagement, proposal activity, and grant cycle management in Salesforce and other internal systems. Strategic Collaboration and Organizational Support Strategize with Programs and Centers to clarify short- and long-term funding priorities and develop core programming frameworks that can be positioned for foundation support. Create tools and resources that promote best practices in prospect research, proposal development, and foundation engagement. Work with the Revenue Operations team to align foundation fundraising activities with Development's overall strategy, priorities, and operational processes. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum of three years of experience in a development or foundation relations role, with demonstrated experience cultivating and soliciting foundation support. Strong research and analytical skills, with experience assessing funding landscapes, foundation strategies, and philanthropic trends. Demonstrated ability to translate complex research and programmatic information into clear, compelling written materials. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail and follow-through. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Salesforce, and Monday.com; experience with research and reporting tools preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bachelor's degree, preferably in communications, journalism, international relations, or a related field. Ability to work collaboratively across teams and under tight deadlines. Commitment to the Atlantic Council's mission and interest in transatlantic relations, national security, or foreign policy. Discretion and experience handling confidential donor and organizational information. To produce quality work and to successfully achieve our mission, we recognize the need for our staff to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a work/life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package helps to keep costs low for our staff and their families. Benefits include, but are not limited to comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 403(b) plan, FSA options, pet insurance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, and wellness benefits.

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Costing and Pricing Associate to support the New Business Development (NBD) Unit. This is a full-time position based in Arlington, VA. The Costing and Pricing Associate will lead the development of proposal budgets and budget narratives, working with headquarters new business development, compliance and program staff as well as field teams and consultants as needed. The Associate will also arrange and facilitate proposal budget compliance review meetings, negotiate and assist local and international partners in their budgets and support existing programs with budget modifications. This position will report to the Associate Director, Costing and Pricing. Duties and Responsibilities: The Costing and Pricing Associate's primary scope of work is to create budgets and cost applications for Counterpart's New Business Development Unit. The Associate will work on Counterpart International proposals with a primary focus on USAID, USDA and DOL. The detailed duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: New Business Development Prepares budgets and cost applications in response to RFAs, RFPs and IDIQs as needed for USAID, USDA, DOL and other donor solicitations, including budget narratives and related cost documents; Reviews solicitations to identify cost proposal issues to be clarified and/or addressed; Develops cost proposal schedules, formats excel templates, conducts pricing research and prepares supplemental cost documents needed for submission; Develops pricing strategies, provides cost/pricing input, and resolves issues as needed; Conducts quality assurance checks on budgets; Participates in meetings and interacts with proposal team leads throughout proposal development process; Works with proposal partners, negotiates costs and budgets, and coordinates overall process; Writes concise budget narratives and responds to final budget questions when needed; Ensures all compliance requirements are met within each cost proposal and related cost documents; Prepares budgets for final review and approval; and Assists other team members when needed. Program Financial Management Assists the program implementation teams to review, revise, realign budgets and prepare requests for donors for budget modifications; Works closely with Counterpart's Finance and Compliance teams to develop templates, conduct training for staff, and mentor Program Management teams to entrench sophisticated budgeting and pricing skills within the team; and Participates in developing and implementing effective training programs in financial management and compliance. Administrative Functions Attends and engages in regular New Business Development Unit meetings, compliance and program practice area meetings as relevant; Participates and leads assigned working groups, summits, sessions, and other such activities; Develops and maintains constructive working relations within and between Counterpart departments; Monitors and assesses new opportunities on grants.gov and Fedbiz.gov and forwards any relevant information to the NBD staff and makes recommendations for bid pursuit in weekly NBD meeting; and Performs competitive assessments and partner identification for potential proposal opportunities Provides training for other Counterpart staff as necessary. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor degree in Business, Finance, International Development or related field, and a minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience; or Masters degree in Business, Finance, International Development or related field. Demonstrated familiarity with USAID requirements, including the FAR, ADS (and particularly 22CFR226), and OMB Circular A122. Must have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with pricing under both acquisition and assistance instruments. Robust multi-tasking skills, organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail and accuracy under time pressure and on short deadlines. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Teamwork focused

Job Profile: Counterpart International is currently seeking Information Security Specialist for an “Internet Freedom” project focused on supporting civil society organizations, human rights activists, and independent media in Africa. This is a full time position based in Africa. The Information Security Specialist will provide dedicated support and mentoring to organizations and activists helping them address their information security needs. Applicants should have preexisting relationships or experience with trusted parties working for such organizations such that he/she could provide immediate assistance to those in need. Applicants should have a strong technical background in information technology and a firm understanding of internet security issues, including familiarity with methods of encryption for data during storage and transmission, circumvention of censorship, patch management, business continuity principles, social media security/privacy, mobile device security, and secure web hosting. This position will report to the Deputy Chief of Part (DCOP). Primary Responsibilities: The primary responsiblities for this position are: Conduct organizational assessment, provide guidance, training, mentoring, and support on information security issues and topics to local partners. In partnership with the Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party, develop a country strategy and action plan based upon the program's annual work plan. Ensure that partners learn, internalize, use, and propagate appropriate information security practices. Disseminate knowledge on information security and potential uses of new technologies. Train local counterparts about information security. Stay-up-to-date on new technologies and emerging trends and issues related to information security. Write quarterly reports on the activities and the program implementation in the region. Participate in conferences, trainings, and other events as needed. Develop Training of Trainers cadre within CSO community. Attend and actively participate in the annual global conference and annual staff retreat. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Required: Existing, trust-based relationships with a wide array of stakeholders working for civil society organizations, human rights organizations, and independent media. At least 3 years' experience in information security, digital security principles, and safe computing practices. Bachelor's degree in Information or Computing sciences. Fluency in oral and written English. Solid understanding of internet's building blocks (DNS, SSL, IP, etc.). Strong interpersonal skills as well as experience developing solid professional relationships. Broad training experience. Ability to travel up to 50% of time to support local partners in approved countries. Familiar with both commercial and open source digital security tools. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple activities. Preferred: Fluency in Portuguese, French and other regional languages.

The Atlantic Council seeks a talented, motivated, and organized individual for a dynamic position as a Project Assistant within its Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center. The selected candidate will be deeply involved in the day-to-day operations and events of the Center. This support includes assisting with event materials and publications, preparing relevant materials for external meetings, conferences, or trips. The project assistant will also help with planning, coordination, and production of public/private convenings. The candidate is expected to be present at all in-person events of the Center and to receive meeting guests at the office. In addition, the selected candidate will work closely with center mangers to support the day-to-day administrative needs of the Center. This position requires a proven ability to communicate effectively in English, superior ability to multitask, excellent administrative skills, strong attention to detail, a collaborative disposition, a positive attitude, and knowledge of diplomatic and governmental protocols. The ideal candidate will possess excellent event planning skills, and strong writing abilities. They will possess an interest in political, economic, and social issues in Latin America and the Caribbean and in US foreign policy toward the region. This position is based in our Washington, DC, headquarters, requiring a minimum of 4 days per week in office. This position is for an initial 6-month period. The Atlantic Council offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, education, and organizational equity, with offers from $25.97 to $27.41 per hour. Applications submitted by December 1, 2025, will be prioritized for consideration. Job responsibilities * Assist and support the Center's operations and events, including being present at the Center's in-person, onsite and offsite convenings. Availability to greet guests for in-person business meetings. * Liaise with the Atlantic Council's Engagement and Events team and manage event-related tools. * Contribute to a range of ongoing projects, including research and the planning and execution of meetings and events, calendar management, drafting memos, fulfilling administrative tasks, and other activities as needed. * Help coordinate onsite, offsite, and virtual events, including coordinating VIP arrivals and departures, guest management, and AV coordination. * Draft event materials such as speaker invitations, event invitations, thank you letters, and additional writing assignments, as necessary. * Help coordinate expert briefings with stakeholders in multilateral organizations, financial institutions, government, and the private sector, in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, and Europe. * Produce relevant readouts and summaries of meetings both for internal record keeping and external knowledge sharing. * Assist the team with special projects, as needed.

The Atlantic Council seeks an intellectual entrepreneur and experienced thought leader as the Global Energy Center's (GEC) overall Deputy Director and Transatlantic energy lead. The selected candidate will work closely with the Global Energy Center's Director of Research and Programs, Vice President of Energy and Infrastructure, and Global Energy Center Leadership. This position requires close and continuous collaboration with colleagues in other regional and functional centers across the Atlantic Council. The Deputy Director will manage all aspects of the GEC's annual programming, working effectively across disciplines to implement the Center's Strategy to ensure the GEC meets key programming and impact goals. The Deputy Director will also participate significantly in the GEC's business development pipeline and financial management, developing and soliciting funding for the Center, participating in project development, stewarding donors, managing expenses across the center, and supporting the GEC's annual budget process. Finally, the Deputy Director will be expected to oversee and manage the GEC's Transatlantic Energy workstream, which aims to advance energy security, sustainability, and competitiveness by enhancing cooperation between the United States and Europe. These responsibilities will include building an annual strategy for the workstream, aligning that strategy within a revenue pipeline and expense budget, and directly managing GEC staff assigned to the workstream. Across each of these responsibilities, the Deputy Director will be expected to sustain consistent external engagement with policymakers and other industry/NGO stakeholders, and lead their own independent thought leadership. The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience in international energy and climate policy, and robust experience or significant aptitude in project management and business development . Particular consideration will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in transatlantic energy affairs, and have an established bipartisan and international network of practitioners on the issues, particularly policymakers and analysts in the US and Europe. They will have an entrepreneurial spirit, exemplary communication skills, a record of publishing, and a desire to work in the fast-paced environment of the Atlantic Council. This position is based onsite in our Washington, DC, headquarters, requiring a minimum of 4 days per week in office. The Atlantic Council offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, education, and organizational equity, with offers from $110,000 to $130,000. Applications submitted by January 30, 2026, will be prioritized for consideration. Job Responsibilities The Deputy Director will be specifically responsible for: Programmatic Oversight, Implementation, and Thought Leadership Work closely with the GEC Director of Research and Programs to develop the GEC's program strategy, inclusive of overarching workstreams/thematics, program development opportunities, stakeholder engagement, and policy impact. Implement that strategy through the coordination of the GEC's annual programming (consisting of research projects and public/private events), managing multiple projects simultaneously, often involving senior experts and policy leaders, while taking responsibility for timely delivery, quality, and impact. Provide guidance to program staff for program activities at different stages of program execution including conceptualization, fundraising/development of proposals, and project management. Serve as the GEC's program lead for its Transatlantic Energy Security and Climate programming, including the development and execution of an annual program strategy and budget, stewardship/engagement with associated donors, policymakers, and industry leaders, management of relevant GEC staff assigned to the workstream, and develop programming and new initiatives designed to influence policy and impact the public debate on the impact of transatlantic energy security issues. Represent the GEC and the Council as a thought-leader in external policy debates through publications, speaking engagements, and other opportunities as is relevant. Personnel and Financial Management Recruit, manage, and develop top talent consisting of resident and nonresident senior fellows, staff, and interns. Integrate relevant board members, members of the Council's networks, and supporting partners into the Initiative's programming and leverage expertise of the Council's other programs and broader network. Serve as a reliable and faithful steward of Center funds, working with GEC leadership maintain strong oversight of finances and administrative obligations, including overseeing expenses and revenues for Center workstreams, management of budgets and anticipated fundraising, and ensure program and project solvency. Development/Fundraising Working with the Council leadership and the Office of Engagement, independently build the Program's financial base by pursuing opportunities with foundations, corporations, individuals, government agencies, and international organizations. Outreach/Communications Organize outreach for Center products, projects, and external deliverables, especially with key government and international actors, as well as media, donors, and others. Qualifications Master's degree in relevant field. 7+ years of combined professional experience in international energy/climate policy, economics, and/or foreign policy. Particular consideration will be given to candidates with experience in European/transatlantic energy security issues. Proven track record in managing multiple projects simultaneously and a demonstrated ability to work efficiently and collaboratively with both junior-level and senior-level colleagues. Ability to dynamically and effectively represent the Atlantic Council to external constituencies, such as corporate executives, senior government officials, diplomats, board members, and donors. Excellent writing and editing skills. Accomplished track-record in fundraising and financial management. Self-starter who can balance multiple tasks and remain flexible, adaptive, and positive in a fast-paced environment. Excellent organizational, logistical, and administrative skills. A network and/or previous experience engaging with members of Congress, the Executive Branch, and International energy and climate institutions and representatives. The position is a full-time, in-person position located in Washington, DC, and requires occasional to frequent international travel as well as participation in evening events. The Atlantic Council offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience. To produce quality work and to successfully achieve our mission, we recognize the need for our staff to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a work/life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package helps to keep costs low for our staff and their families. Benefits include, but are not limited to comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 403(b) plan, FSA options, pet insurance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, and wellness benefits.

The World Justice Project (WJP) is seeking a full-time Data Analyst - Consultant to support its Data Analytics Unit. This position will contribute to WJP's global research on rule of law issues by supporting data analysis and report production processes. The role involves managing large databases; analyzing, filtering, and processing data; writing reproducible scripts and workflows to collect, clean, and analyze data to answer key public policy questions; assisting with primary data collection processes by developing and using innovative programming tools; and supporting data visualization, project descriptions, written summaries, and presentations of results. WJP's global research and data team is based in Washington, DC, and this position will be remote. About the World Justice Project The World Justice Project (WJP) was launched in 2009 to promote justice and the rule of law globally. It is best known for its Rule of Law Index, the world's leading source on the performance of 143 countries in relation to absence of corruption, open government, civil and criminal justice, fundamental rights, and other rule of law standards. Drawing on the Index methodology, WJP also undertakes in-depth studies on particularly countries and topics, such as access to justice, criminal justice, environmental governance, and corruption. WJP puts this data and research into action to strengthen the rule of law through convening, engagement, and support of a global network-including through the biennial World Justice Forum and World Justice Challenge. At a time when the rule of law is facing fundamental challenges throughout the world, WJP's mission to strengthen respect for justice, peace, and fundamental rights is more pressing than ever. For more information, please visit worldjusticeproject.org. Responsibilities Perform routine data cleaning, wrangling, and quality assurance for WJP datasets Create interactive dashboards and data visualizations for internal and external stakeholders Collect data through web scraping and API integrations Support survey data processing and validation Document data processes and maintain data dictionaries Qualifications Technical Skills Proficiency in R or Python for data manipulation and visualization Experience creating dashboards in Tableau, Power BI, or Streamlit Version control with Git/GitHub Experience with data cleaning (particularly survey data) Experience with data visualization libraries (ggplot2, plotly, matplotlib, seaborn) Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of survey design principles and survey data structures Basic HTML/CSS for report customization Understanding of RESTful APIs and web scraping techniques Familiarity with reproducible research practices Bachelor's degree in Economics, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field How to Apply To apply for this position, please visit our employment portal: ************************************************************ The following materials are required for this position: Resume Writing sample. It can be in Spanish or English. Contact information for three professional references Please submit all application materials in one PDF document. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are only able to follow up directly with candidates selected for interviews. No phone calls please.

Deadline for Applications February 8, 2026 Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based) E (most hardship) Family Type (not applicable for home-based) Non Family Staff Member / Affiliate Type UNOPS LICA6 Target Start Date 2026-04-01 Terms of Reference Prior experience in finance, accounting, or administrative support. Proficiency in MS Office applications and strong IT affinity. Knowledge of C ERP Finance and Workday applications. Familiarity with UN/UNHCR financial rules and procedures. knowledge of Cash based interventions ( CBI) reconciliations Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a written test and/or oral interview. Standard Finance Associate Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Finance Associate is normally supervised by a more senior finance colleague who defines general work objectives and provides necessary advice and guidance. The incumbent also refers to UNHCR Manuals and relevant policy papers on financial issues. The incumbent assists with the processing of financial transactions. S/he keeps frequent contact with staff at various levels in the office and with bank officials to exchange information. The incumbent may supervise some support staff. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their . They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. Duties * Maintain financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements and other data for day-to-day transactions and reports. * Select and enter data from a wide variety of documents, verifying accuracy by checking sources, making necessary calculations and assuring inclusion of all relevant data. * Prepare recurring reports as scheduled and special reports as required for budget preparation, audits or other reasons. * Advise and assist staff members, experts and consultants on all aspects of allowances, salary advances, travel claims and other financial matters, calculate and authorize payments due for claims and services. * Maintain liaison with officials of local banks to obtain day-to-day information on exchange and interest rates, changes in procedures and regulations and matters pertaining to maintenance of office bank accounts. * Prepare detailed cost estimates and participate in budget analysis and projections as required. * Initiate correspondence to verify data, answer queries and obtain additional information on accounts and financial transactions, as required. * Verify that the financial transactions are correct and in accordance with UNHCR rules and procedures. * Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s). * Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Education & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience / Degree Level G6 - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher Field(s) of Education Not applicable Certificates and/or Licenses Accounting Business Administration, Finance (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Relevant Job Experience Essential High level of IT affinity (MS Office applications, People Soft). Desirable Knowledge and work experience of Cloud ERP. Good knowledge of UN/UNHCR Financial rules and procedures. Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to the functions of the position. Functional Skills FI-ERP Financial Management (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Workday and other) IT-Computer Literacy IT-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English. All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power. As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise. This is a Standard for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates. Required Languages * , Desired Languages * , Additional Qualifications Skills FI-ERP Financial Management (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Workday and other), IT-Computer Literacy, IT-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Education Certifications Accounting - Other, Business Administration - Other, Finance - Other Work Experience Other information No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a written test and/or oral interview. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. UNHCR strongly encourages qualified female applicants."This position doesn't require a functional clearance Remote No

Job Profile: Counterpart International is currently seeking a Program Officer to assist the Africa Team with financial and administrative management of their programs in this region, and especially, to contribute to meeting programmatic reporting requirements. The Program Officer will liaise with all departments in HQ to provide backstop support to field operations focused on ensuring all transactions meet financial, administrative and compliance requirements. The Program Officer will also be responsible for a range of business development opportunities, including research, capture and proposal writing. As currently envisioned, this position will support Counterpart's programming in Malawi and Mozambique, but the individual may be asked to support other projects in the region as the need may dictate. This is a full-time position based in Arlington and will report to the Senior Program Manager. Primary Responsibilities: Along with the Senior Program Manager, serve as a primary interface with the Chief of Party (COP) and local staff to support the implementation of projects within budget, established time frames, standards of quality, and donor satisfaction. Establish and maintain a productive working relationship with field staff, headquarters staff, implementing partners and consultants. Support, monitor and evaluate program performance through regular tracking of financial and programmatic reports, M&E data, communication with the field teams, and periodic travel to the country. Monitor program finances and monthly pipelines, and provide guidance to field teams concerning program expenditures, and budget projections working closely with HQ accountants and field finance managers. Review and evaluate program work plans, program performance and evaluation plans; ensure their timely implementation. Review and evaluate quarterly and final program reports. Conduct monitoring trips to the program site as needed. Support the development and implementation of annual work plans. Support the field team in establishing programmatic targets, collecting and maintaining the program monitoring records. Review sub-recipient grant packages for quality control, and assist local staff where needed, before they are processed for signature. Review procurement packages for quality control, and assist local staff where needed, before they are processed for signature. Assist in the preparations of budget realignments and/or modifications to existing awards, as necessary. Troubleshoot project problems, and identify and implement creative solutions where needed. Engage in personnel decision-making: screen and interview candidates for key field personnel, HQ positions, and potential new staff for proposals. Support the expansion and diversification of Counterpart's Africa portfolio by: Researching and identifying opportunities for growth of the portfolio; Undertaking capture work to pre-position Counterpart for new funding; Cultivating and leveraging strategic donor relationships, Support diversification effforts of USG and non-USG funders; Maintain knowledge of issues facing relevant country offices including the operational environment and potential risks associated with the implementation of awards. Represent Counterpart at conferences, professional forums, workshops, events related to Africa programming, and/or technical practices relevant for current program portfolio. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required: Bachelor Degree plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Sound and demonstrated project management experience, including budget and financial management, and monitoring and evaluation. Knowledge of applicable Federal government regulations (FAR, AIDAR, ADS, CFR, OMB) Ability to produce high quality deliverables throughout the project cycle from planning, management, and execution to troubleshooting. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience with M&E and program planning, implementation and reporting. Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite program, and web-based research tools. Strong and demonstrated inter-personal skills, sound judgment, ability to work with diverse teams. Proven multi-tasking skills and attention to detail under time-pressure and on short-deadlines. Ability to travel internationally, often under conditions of hardship. Fluency in English Preferred: An advanced degree in international development or related field. Demonstrated success with business development, including research, pre-positioning and diversitifation of funding sources. Prior experience working in Africa or on African project(s). Demonstrated understanding of political processes, governance and civic participation.