Program Associate

OPPORTUNITY

Environmental Incentives is seeking a highly productive person to fill the position of Program Associate. This position will support the Program Cycle Mechanism (PCM).

The Program Cycle Mechanism (PCM) is a multi-year institutional support contract managed by the USAID Bureau for Policy, Planning and Learning (PPL) and implemented by EI with four partner organizations. This high-performing and busy team is focused on helping USAID to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of USAID interventions in order to achieve lasting development outcomes. The Program Cycle is the USAID operational model for planning, delivering, assessing, and adapting development programming in a given region, sector, or country to advance U.S. foreign policy.

Assistance provided under institutional support contract includes the development or revision of policy, guidance, training; supporting innovative capacity building approaches; providing direct staffing and technical assistance support to Mission and Washington offices; supporting the implementation of the Program Cycle at an Agency-wide level; and facilitating the sharing of Program Cycle resources online with USAID internal and external audiences.

About Environmental Incentives

Environmental Incentives' Mission is to enhance the environments that sustain healthy communities. We empower public and private sector leaders to maximize the effectiveness of their conservation and development programs. Our clients trust us to design and support implementation of programs that (1) use evidence to develop effective strategies within complex systems, (2) center local stakeholder experiences and facilitate collective action, and (3) produce results that support learning about what works. Environmental Incentives is a certified B Corporation with offices located in Washington, DC, South Lake Tahoe, San Diego, Nairobi, and Lima (pending registration). Our remote staff and consultants are based in multiple states within the United States, and across five continents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

• Provide administrative and technical support to the project team, including partner organizations and consultants.
• Maintain excellent communication within and across teams to support smooth operations.
• Support internal operations and team events: plan team-building activities and marketing events, support office operations, and implementation of special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned and related to the position.

TECHNICAL SERVICE DELIVERY

• Assist with research, knowledge management, and data management to provide inputs to products related to implementation of international development programs.
• Support development and rollout of project deliverables such as work plans, meeting and workshop agendas and notes, synthesis of discussions, and summary reports.
• Track project outputs and knowledge projects through their scoping, drafting, review, revision, and approval processes; ensure project outputs are filed properly.
• Support external and internal meetings and events, such as through organizing meeting logistics, facilitation, preparing meeting materials, preparing minutes and actions, and/or coordinating follow-up.

COMMUNICATIONS

• Work with subject matter experts to produce fact sheets, case studies, success stories, and other communications materials that summarize findings and knowledge for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support the development of high quality, brand-compliant, multimedia communications products and visual assets.
• Manage and contribute website content, including blog posts.
• Copyedit written materials including reports, briefs, and presentations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Environmental Incentives seeks talented, creative, and inspired professionals who can provide support in a growing practice. Environmental Incentives intentionally minimize our requirements to allow for a diverse group of candidates with less typical career paths to apply and be considered. Potential candidates should not assume that minimum qualifications are indicative of the seniority of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in International Studies, Business, Organizational Development, Communications, or similar field and 3 years of relevant experience; Master's degree and 1 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated administrative and technical experience managing multiple tasks and consultants, clients, and stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience; Master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience conducting qualitative analysis, literature reviews, and carrying out key informant interviews.
• Experience in international development, USAID or other donor experience.
• Cross-cultural competence and experiences working, living, or studying in other countries.
• Training in a field relevant to international development, or project management certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong communication and copy-editing skills.
• Advanced to expert knowledge of MS Office suite (particularly MS Word, Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel) and Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar Google Drive/File Stream, Sheets, Docs).
• Strong program management skills and ability to produce quality products as scheduled.
• Demonstrated knowledge of client management and stakeholder management.
• Ability to collaborate with, listen to, respect, and celebrate the contributions of others, including others of different cultural backgrounds.
• Problem-solving orientation and growth mind-set.
• Professional working proficiency in English (written and verbal communication skills). Professional working proficiency is defined as being:
  • Able to use the language effectively in most formal and informal written exchanges on practical, social and professional topics.
  • Able to speak the language with sufficient structural accuracy and vocabulary to participate effectively in most conversations on practical, social, and professional topics.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a USG facility access or security clearance.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States with no restrictions.
• Willingness to be available outside of regular office hours for client calls and other time-sensitive tasks.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The starting salary range for this position is dependent and commensurate with experience. Environmental Incentives also offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-funded medical, dental, long-term and short-term disability, and life insurance for employees, and the option to enroll in supplemental life insurance.
• Highly competitive 401k contributions that start on day one of your employment. Did we mention we offer environmentally responsible investment options?
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time. You'll also get paid time off opportunities each year to vote and volunteer at a charity of your choice!

BASE STATION AND COVID-19 POLICY

The position will be based in Washington DC, with infrequent travel. Environmental Incentives is implementing a hybrid work model in which employees will be required to work in the office approximately two days per week.

Proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 or legally authorized exemption is required for all Environmental Incentives employees working in the United States, regardless of office location or remote work. Selected candidates will be required to provide proof of full vaccination before beginning employment with Environmental Incentives. Full vaccination is defined as 2 weeks after the final dose of the requisite vaccination.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application no later than July 10, 2022. On a rolling basis throughout the application period, we will review applications and contact qualified candidates for additional information.

ENVIRONMENTAL INCENTIVES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are committed to developing an inclusive work environment for all employees, where diversity of thought, style, culture, and skill is valued in support of individual performance and potential, as well as our business goals and mission. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This Organization Participates In E-Verify.

Reasonable Accommodation:

Applicants with disabilities may contact Environmental Incentives coordinators via telephone, e-mail, and other means to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact Human Resources:

Brenda Ables

Director of Human Resources

Phone: (202) 525-2450

Email: hr@enviroincentives.com