Coordinator

Job Description

Coordinator

The Coordinator will provide support for projects from implementation through closeout. This individual will support a varied portfolio of projects around the world and will work under the guidance of a Senior Specialist or Manager to undertake various financial, contractual, management, and technical assistance tasks. This includes the application of current U.S. and host country regulations and laws as well as IDG policies and procedures to contract implementation. The Project Coordinator will be expected to review and process monthly field office expenses accurately, draft client approval requests, assist in formatting and copy-editing client deliverables and other project documents, liaise with and support field office operations and finance staff, assist with budget monitoring and financial management, book and manage travel logistics for employees and consultants (airfare, hotels, ground transportation, etc.), and engage in other duties as assigned.

The Coordinator will also participate in new business initiatives and under the guidance of a Proposal Manager and the Business Development Manager will serve in numerous supporting roles for proposal teams, including serving as a proposal coordinator and / or engaging in one or more of the following areas : past performance writeups, corporate capabilities, resume formatting, expatriate and local personnel recruitment, technical writing support, technical research, cost proposal support, and managing communications with potential and selected subcontractors. The Coordinator will also be expected to engage in pre-RFP capture activities and research and support other ad hoc new business activities as requested.

Qualifications :

• A minimum of one year of international development project work experience required; previous project coordination experience a plus (operations, logistics, administrative support, etc.).
• Technical interest and / or background (including academic coursework) in IDG areas of expertise strongly preferred : private sector development, international trade, monitoring and evaluation, public financial management, gender and social inclusion, economics, etc. (see IDG's website for all technical areas).
• Familiarity with USAID-funded projects is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office especially Word and Excel; strong Excel and quantitative skills preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills.
• Entrepreneurial attitude required to assist business and systems growth.
• Experience living or working in developing countries a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required : international development, economics, public administration, etc.
• Fluency in French, Spanish, Russian, or Arabic desirable but not required.