Project Associate

Opening for Project Associate is on a term-limited employment basis. Defined employment term: July 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

The ProjectAssociate(PA)will be primarily responsible forproviding support forCRDF Globalexchangeprograms.Using projectmanagementbest practices, the PA supports project teamswith the technical, financial, and administrative aspectsofprofessionalexchange programsto supportimplementation in a manner consistent with CRDF Global and funderobjectives.The PAwill alsosupportadditionaldivisionprojectsas necessary.

This position is based in CRDFGlobal'sArlington,VA office on a hybrid basis, with an in-office expectation of 3 days per week.

Major Responsibilities:

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  Supports planning and organizational tasks forin-person, hybrid and virtualexchanges and other eventssuch as workshops and conferences,as assigned.

  
  

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  Contributes to project plans using best practices for project management includingwork breakdown structures (WBS), statements of work, schedules,deliverables,monitoringand evaluation plans.

  
  

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  Draftscommunication,project documents, financial materials, anddeliverablesfor assigned projects.

  
  

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  Oversees document and information management to ensure records and databases, including electronic and physical files, are current and complete.

  
  

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  Maintains professional correspondence in person and electronically with customers and other stakeholders regularly, escalating communication asrequired.

  
  

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  Contributes todivisiongrowth and proposal development efforts.

  
  

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  May travel within the US and internationally.

  
  

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  Other duties as assigned.

  
  

Qualifications:

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  College degree or relevant experiencerequired

  
  
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  1+ years of work experience in a related field

  
  
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  Exceptional organizational skills/attention to detail

  
  
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  Ability to meet deadlinesand manage competing priorities

  
  
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  Effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with a wide range of individuals from varied backgrounds

  
  
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  U.S.work authorization

  
  

Preferred:

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  Experience working with USG

  
  
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  Project management interest and experience

  
  

The base pay range for this position is $48,000 to $58,000 The determination of salaries in this job classification depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant candidate experience, job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills. In addition, we have a comprehensive benefits package and paid time off.

CRDF Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). CRDF Global provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran, or disabled status.