Project Associate/Senior Project Associate- USAID/West Africa’s Strengthening Regional Peace And Stability Program

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About the Position

In anticipation of USAID/West Africa’s Strengthening Regional Peace and Stability Program (WA SRPS), Dexis is looking for Project Associate/Senior Project Associate candidates. Based on current programs, the forthcoming programs may mirror those which” support regional and national capacity and commitment to open, accountable, and democratic governance through: (1) strengthening participatory, representative, and inclusive political processes and government institutions; (2) promoting greater accountability of institutional leaders to citizens and to the law; and (3) supporting partner countries’ pathways toward stability and peace. USAID also addresses the risks of instability from violent conflict, and prioritizes targeted conflict and violence prevention, peace building, and preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE) interventions across the region.”

The Project Associate/Senior Project Associate will assist, and at times lead, in the management of stabilization projects and proposals, and engage in day-to-day project activities, coordination, and administrative support in a flexible, dynamic work environment. The selected candidate is expected to communicate clearly and efficiently and will develop and maintain positive relationships both internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative, contractual, operational, and financial support to WA SRPS.
• Coordinates closely with project team(s) and internal support units, including Contracts, Finance, Payroll, Human Resources, IT, and Recruiting teams.
• Manages electronic files to ensure compliance with Dexis protocols and policies.
• Edits, formats, and provides input as applicable to project reports for internal and external use.
• Supports procurement efforts, subcontracts, and grants under contract.
• Works to ensure compliance with Dexis processes, contractual requirements, and U.S. government regulations.
• Helps to identify and resolve common problems, escalating and tracking more complex issues to their resolution.
• Prepares payment requests, reviews financial transactions, and tracks project budgets, including data entry of financial transactions and project operational data for inclusion in reports or presentation materials.
• Supports project managers in budgeting and forecasting for internal and external reporting.
• In conjunction with HR, supports the onboarding and training of new PMU and project staff, including mentoring PMU staff on project management needs.
• In conjunction with HR and the project team(s), supports recruitment and onboarding of project staff and consultants, including leading strategic recruits and communication with field teams on the status of personnel support.
• Supports consultant management for various project assignments including managing agreements, supporting travel and logistics, and reviewing expense reports, and processing payments.
• Supports Dexis’ business development efforts, including through desk research, writing, editing, coordinating proposal teams, recruiting, and contributing to budget development.
• Travel to the field for administrative support as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science, business, finance, or related field required.
• 0 – 3 years of work experience in international development or relevant field.
• Demonstrated prioritization, organization, planning, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent writing, editing and research skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely and to write for diverse audiences.
• Strong ability to multi-task, show attention to detail, and work independently.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure with diverse teams.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government-funded contracts, cooperative agreements, and/or grants.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products.
• Experience in West Africa desired.
• Professional Fluency in English required. Professional proficiency in French is highly preferred.

Dexis is on a mission to help solve today’s most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is “find a way or make a way” — that’s how Dexis goes “all in.” How will you?

If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now!

Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.

Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.

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