Senior Program Coordinator

Position description

Banyan Global is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Washington, DC with staff working across the globe. Banyan Global operates seamlessly within five practice areas: economic growth and finance, gender, health, youth, and evaluation and learning.

Banyan Global is recruiting a Senior Program Coordinator to provide financial, administrative, and programmatic support to assist in the implementation of Banyan Global’s economic growth projects. This position is ideal for a candidate who is interested in expanding their knowledge of the business and administrative side of international development; starting up and supporting field programs; and increasing their knowledge in the economic growth field. Candidates must have either US citizenship, permanent residency, or a work permit and be based (or willing to move) to the DC region. Candidates must be willing to travel for up to four weeks.

Responsibilities

• Support project start-ups, including opening a field office, hiring staff, and supporting development of key start-up deliverables.
• Process travel advances, expense reports and invoices.
• Assist program managers with budget development, pipeline tracking and analysis and budget modifications.
• Draft consulting agreements and mobilize staff and consultants for long- and short-term assignments, including handling travel logistics. Serve as primary contact for consultants on administrative issues.
• Liaise with contracting agencies and other clients on administrative issues.
• Work with program managers and consultants to produce project deliverables in technical areas, such as economic growth, trade, policy reform and finance. This will include researching, editing, and formatting documents and training materials, and developing PowerPoint presentations.
• Assist with new business development.
• Assist with communications outreach, website updates and success stories.
• International travel may be required on an occasional basis.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of experience working for a USAID (or other donor) implementing partner.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, experience editing a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants.
• Strong office and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize and work within deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to travel for up to four months at a time.

Application instructions

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