Associate, Digital Development Practice, Strategy Division

Chemonics seeks an Associate, Digital Development Practice to join the Digital Development Practice Management Team (PMT) under the Strategy Division. The Digital Development Practice Management Team supports projects, proposal teams, and industry outreach related to Chemonics’ digital solutions. The PMT serves as a convenor across the company’s global workforce, offering guidance, written resources, industry connections, and other ad hoc support related to mobile applications, online services, chatbots, enterprise systems, and other digital technologies. This role requires on-site work in our Washington, DC office location as part of our hybrid, flexible work structure. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

 

Position Overview:

This position supports implementation of the crosscutting Digital Development PMT work plan. The associate applies crosscutting technical knowledge to tasks in support of competitive proposals, impactful projects, and Chemonics’ technical reputation in digital development. The associate supports systems and processes that facilitate crosscutting technical knowledge sharing and learning among our global workforce. As requested, the associate researchers, catalogs, compiles and/or communicates innovative or evidence-based technical approaches in support of our digital projects, proposals, and/or positioning for the forward market. The senior associate maintains positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and conducts and coordinates administrative activities in support of the crosscutting practice. 

Responsibilities: 

• Responds appropriately and quickly to requests for support on behalf of the PMT, in accordance with guidance from supervisors
• Maintains established trackers and databases within Chemonics management systems for financial expenditures, consultant time, forward market opportunities, partners and experts, required reporting deadlines, and others, as needed
• Collates documentation such as written reports, PowerPoint presentations, and Excel trackers
• Supports administration and reporting for PMT-managed contracts and projects, including several indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms
• Processes invoices for payment following approval from supervisors and compile appropriate backup documentation
• Coordinates with the Chemonics IT and system management teams to troubleshoot central database, Microsoft, or payment system challenges
• Organizes, document, and disseminate outcomes of PMT meetings
• Prepares correspondence for immediate supervisor review and signature and supports routine posting to internal announcement forums
• Organizes and maintains files and oversees maintenance of filing systems
• Supports proposal development as appropriate and needed, such as compiling qualifications and resources for past performance, corporate capabilities, and recruitment
• Conducts remote, hybrid, and in-person event coordination, including IT, catering, and procurement logistics
• Coordinates with office services and IT support on facility, equipment, and supply needs
• Supports PMT and project team participation in conferences, workshops, or other events
• Performs other duties as required

 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience with data entry, filing, cataloguing, retrieving, and preserving records preferred
• Communicates clearly and concisely verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated experience multitasking with attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Demonstrated experience following standard practices and procedures, receiving general instruction and supervision, and contributing to projects and initiatives, whether in an academic or professional setting
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Works independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in problem-solving and initiative to learn new skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility and integrity
• Interest in the water, energy, and/or sustainable citi