Program Associate, Europe and Eurasia

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 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, and anti-corruption & ethics. 

Position: Program Associate, Europe and Eurasia 

Reports to: Regional Director, Eastern Europe & Eurasia 

Scope: CIPE is seeking a full-time, non-exempt, Washington D.C. based Program Associate. The Program Associate, Europe and Eurasia will have the responsibility of providing administrative support to the CIPE team working on programs in Central and Eastern Europe, and Eurasia. The position requires a dedication to assisting a large team and its programs, including staff in Washington DC, several field offices, and multiple international consultants. The position will include tasks supporting the Regional Director. 

Responsibilities: 

• Work collaboratively with all departmental staff (Program Associates, Associate Program Officers, Program Officers, field office staff, and Regional Director). 

• Coordinate and process field office advances and liquidations, invoices, contracts, grant agreements, vouchers, consultant payments, field office advances, partner payments, payment requests and other financial documents using an electronic payment and filing system. 

• Initiate and prepare travel authorizations, travel expense reports, and manage international travel logistics for the Regional Director. 

• Track and coordinate with department staff on department spending accounts against a budget. 

• Organize, schedule, and record notes for department meetings. 

• Handle meeting requests for the Regional Director. 

• Work with Program Associates and Associate Program Officers to maintain program and correspondence files for the department. 

• Maintain database systems for tracking reports, approvals, and payments. 

• Communicate with the Grants and Finance division regarding payment updates and guidelines. 

• Prepare routine correspondence and mailings and perform clerical duties, as needed. 

• Coordinate across program departments regarding administrative aspects of cross-regional projects and issues. 

• Adhere to appropriate office procedures, CIPE, NED and USAID policies and procedures. 

• Provide administrative support on project implementation on an as-needed basis. 

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 a second language is beneficial, but not required.

• 1-2 years of administrative office experience is beneficial, but not required. 

• Excellent interpersonal, coordination, and communication skills. 

• Superb writing, research, and analytical abilities. 

• Ability to take initiative and 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. 

• High degree of culture competence. 

• Contribute to an organization-wide culture of innovation, integrity, inclusion, and respect.

Benefits and Perks 

Competitive Benefits including medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability, flexible spending, paid family leave, life insurance, 401(k), commuter benefits, telework, and more! Employee events including Company Picnic, Health & Wellness Fair, Holiday Party and lots of fun in between! 

CIPE offers a salary competitive with other international non-governmental organizations and an excellent benefits package. Applicants must be legally able to work in the United States; CIPE is unable to sponsor employees for work visas. 

CIPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer

CIPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, and marital status or any other legally protected class or characteristic covered by applicable law. CIPE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals and bases all employment decisions on qualifications, merit, and business need. CIPE believes diversity and inclusion across our organization is critical to our programs, mission, and success as a globally operating business. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Employee’s Responsibility in an Emergency 

The employee is expected to respond to emergency situations involving the safety of fellow employees including evacuation of the building. 

Compensation

The minimum compensation for this role is $47,000 a year.