What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate, New Business position at Chemonics?
Chemonics International is seeking a New Business Associate for the West and Central Africa and Haiti (WCAFH) Business Unit. The new business associate will provide support to the new business strategy and development efforts and will contribute to the success of a dynamic business unit, with active projects in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burkina Faso, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Southern Africa Region, as well as a DC-based global program. The WCAFH division also houses the Agriculture and Food Security Practice. With a robust forward market spanning a wide range of technical sectors, including education, rule of law, agriculture and food security, WASH, and governance programming in Haiti, Liberia, Nigeria, Ghana, DRC, Mali, and Senegal, we are seeking candidates with strong new business experience and a passion for working in the WCAFH region and beyond. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as we will interview and fill the position on a rolling basis. Proficiency in French is required.
This role requires on-site work in our Washington, DC office location as part of our hybrid, flexible work structure.
Responsibilities :
Market Strategy and Portfolio Support
Regularly checks relevant external information sources, such as SAM.gov and Grants.gov, for updates, keeps internal trackers and ensures files are up to date, and shares timely information with the new business team
Attends technical practice meetings to share knowledge regarding the status of solicitations and capture relevant technical information to relay back to the new business team
Proposal Support :
S upports new business team during live proposal meetings through notetaking
Assists with review of proposal documents to ensure adherence to established corporate policies and regulations
Assists new business recruitment efforts for expatriate and local staff, including sourcing candidates, checking references, and collecting employment verification documentation
May assist with screening potential subaward partners and shares observations with the new business manager and / or director
New Business Development :
Coordinates, schedules, and facilitates new business orientation for new employees
Assists proposal teams in specific line roles, including past performance writer, corporate capabilities writer, resume formatting, or other roles as appropriate under supervision
Performs other duties as required
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Experience with data entry, filing, cataloguing, retrieving, and preserving records preferred
Communicates clearly and concisely in both verbal and written communications; strong cross-culture communication and sensitivity skills
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
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Proficiency in French is required
Demonstrated leadership, versatility and integrity
Apply by January 27, 2025 . No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
