Program Associate at the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) is a business-oriented NGO working at the intersection of democracy, governance and economic development, partnering with business associations, think tanks and other organizations to implement homegrown, private sector solutions to local challenges. CIPE’s mission is to strengthen democracy through private enterprise and market-oriented reform, fulfilling a vision of a world where democracy delivers the freedom and opportunity for all to prosper.

Founded in 1983 and based in Washington, DC, CIPE is active in 80 countries with a worldwide network of civil society and private sector partners, and field offices and representatives in nearly 30 countries. In nearly 40 years, CIPE has carried out close to 2,000 projects in over 100 countries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Associate

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Program Director, Global Anti-Corruption

Programmatic Responsibilities 

• Work with anti-corruption program staff to coordinate project management deliverables and activities for the portfolio, which typically includes:
  • Support data collection and documentation practices. 
  • Assist active project partners to ensure high quality deliverables, including financial and narrative reports.
  • Monitor grantee, contractors, and consultants’ performance to ensure quality control in full compliance with procurement policies, financial reporting requirements, and evaluation plans.
  • Coordinate regular staff meetings, including facilitating discussions, drafting agendas, and tracking action items for staff.
  • Collaborate with multiple CIPE departments to achieve programmatic goals, including Field Offices/in-country offices, Communications, Grants and Finance, and other teams.
• In coordination with supervisor, oversee contract fulfilment internationally which includes maintaining regular communication with contractors, updating narrative and financial reports, vetting final products, and corresponding with contractors to submit the final paperwork.  
• As directed, draft, review, and edit periodic reports, proposals, and other documents for submission to donor agencies. 

Financial Oversight:

• Monitor and track payment requests, burn rates, accounting documents, liquidations, travel expense reports, and documents for signature in close coordination with Grants and Finance teams.

Administrative:

• Coordinate travel arrangements and logistics.
• Develop and maintain programmatic, financial, correspondence, and contract files.
• As needed, translate partner documents or other programmatic materials.
• Adhere to appropriate CIPE and donor policies and procedures.

Other duties may include:

• Perform legal and 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 department when appropriate.
• In coordination with leadership, support planning and executing internal and external events, including writing announcements and invitations, coordinating guests, publicizing on social media, and acting as primary tech support during run of show.  
• Recruit, onboard, and manage seasonal interns, including assigning and managing day-to-day tasks and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or years of equivalent experience required in one of the following or equivalent fields: International Relations, International Business, Economic Development, Political Science, or Public Policy. 
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken in English.
  • Fluency or advanced competency in Spanish is reuired.
• 1 - 2 years of administrative office experience is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, coordination, and communication skills.  
• Superb writing, research, and analytical abilities. 
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize and manage multiple, detail-oriented tasks simultaneously with limited supervision.
• Strong computer skills, proficiency in MS-Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to develop and monitor project budgets.
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment, across time zones and hybrid setting. 
• Flexibility to collaborate with a diverse team or work independently and deliver consistent, reliable results.
• Contribute to an organization-wide culture of innovation, integrity, inclusion, and respect.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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