Program Associate, Global Programs

Company Overview:  

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) strengthens democracy around the globe through private enterprise and market-oriented reform. CIPE is one of the four core institutes of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Since 1983, CIPE has worked with business leaders, policymakers, and civil society to build the institutions vital to a democratic society. CIPE’s key program areas include enterprise ecosystems, democratic governance, business advocacy, anti-corruption & ethics, and trade.  

Position:  Program Associate, Global Programs 
Reports to:  Senior Program Manager, Global Programs  

Scope:   CIPE is seeking a full-time, non-exempt Washington, D.C.-based Program Associate on the Global Programs team. As part of a team reporting to the Program Director, the Program Associate will be responsible for providing programmatic and administrative support on thematic topics covering democratic governance, market reform, business advocacy, and other timely issues. Candidates should be enthusiastic about the role the private sector plays in advancing democratic and economic development.  

Responsibilities: 

Programmatic  

• Work with the Program staff in the Global department to coordinate project deliverables and activities, which typically includes: 

• Drafting and editing reports, proposals, and other documents for submission to donor agencies. 

• Tracking project outcomes using strong data collection and documentation practices. Assisting local partners to ensure high quality deliverables, including financial and narrative reports. 

• Monitoring grantee, contractors, and consultants’ performance to ensure quality control in full compliance with procurement policies, financial reporting requirements, and evaluation plans. 

• Coordinating regular meetings, including moderating discussions, drafting agendas, and tracking action items for domestic and international staff and partners. 

• Collaborating with multiple CIPE departments to achieve programmatic goals, including Centers of Excellence, Regional teams and field Offices, Communications, and Grants and Finance. 

• Build and maintain a strong understanding of thematic topics in the Global Programs portfolio and CIPE’s broader work in different regions by regularly interacting with regional and country office staff.  

• Monitor key events and trends related to thematic topics in the Global Programs portfolio and analyze how they create opportunities for advancing CIPE’s mission and goals.  

Hiring/Recruiting 

• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new staff members and temporary staff. 

Financial 

• Monitor and track project balances, payments, accounting documents, travel expense reports, and documents for signature in close coordination with the Finance Program Associate and Grants and Finance teams. 

Administrative 

• Develop and maintain programmatic, financial, correspondence, and contract files. 

• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and logistics.  

• As needed, coordinate translation of partner documents or other programmatic materials. 

• Adhere to appropriate CIPE and donor policies and procedures. 

Other duties may include the following: 

• Perform subject matter specific research as needed. 

• Manage or contribute to public outreach and communications, which may include writing blogs and drafting promotional materials, in collaboration with the Communications Associate and Communications department. 

• Support planning and executing internal and external events, including writing announcements and invitations, coordinating guests, and publicizing on social media, in collaboration with the Communications Associate and Communications department.    

• Support new business development opportunities. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or years of equivalent experience required in one of the following or equivalent fields: International Relations, International Business, International Development, Political Science, or Public Policy  

• 1-2 years of relevant work experience required  

• Superb English writing and editing skills 

• Excellent interpersonal, coordination, and communication skills   

• Strong research, critical thinking, and analytical abilities  

• Ability to handle multiple detail-oriented tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively    

• Ability to take initiative and work with limited supe