Senior Program Manager, Global Programs

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) strengthens democracy around the globe through private enterprise and market-oriented reform. CIPE is one of the four core institutes of the National Endowment for Democracy and an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Since 1983, CIPE has worked with business leaders, policymakers, and civil society to build the institutions vital to a democratic society. CIPE’s key program areas include enterprise ecosystems, democratic governance, business advocacy, anti-corruption & ethics, and trade.

Position: Senior Program Manager, Global Programs

Reports to: Director, Global Programs

Scope: CIPE is seeking a full-time, exempt position based in Washington, D.C. for a Senior Program Manager for Global Programs. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of CIPE’s strategic focus on democratic governance through private sector collective action initiatives to improve business participation, economic freedom, and opportunity across the globe by developing a thematically focused portfolio, communications strategies, project implementation, and support grants to local business organizations, think tanks, and chambers of commerce.  Thematic topics of the portfolio include the focus on evolving role of chambers and business associations in democratic and market development, private sector-led policy advocacy on needed reforms, how businesses can support a positive vision for the future of inclusive and resilient democracies and market economies, and other timely issues at the intersection of democracy and markets.

Responsibilities:

•  Contribute to the development and implementation of strategy for accomplishing CIPE’s objectives on improving democratic governance and advancing market reforms globally.
•  Design, implement, and manage a portfolio of projects and grants for the assigned portfolio, supportive of CIPE’s overall goals and strategies for target countries. Project responsibilities have the following dimensions:

o Develop project concept papers, proposals, reports, and correspondence.

o Act as CIPE’s representative to promote democratic market-oriented institutional reforms around the world

including developing and implementing training programs, public speaking at events, and facilitating meetings

with partners, potential partners, and other stakeholders.

o Build partnerships and develop joint initiatives with other international organizations in the democratic

development space.

o Analyze, research, and be familiar with the key themes of CIPE’s work, identifying opportunities for new

programs and partners.

o Identify potential partner organizations and beneficiaries and collaborate to design effective democratic and

economic reform programs.

o Analyze both solicited and unsolicited project proposals in the context of CIPE strategy, grant guidelines, and

partner criteria.

o Collaborate with partners to refine project proposals, monitoring and evaluation plans, and project budgets.

o Implement, monitor, and manage all project activities, in collaboration with local partner organizations, CIPE

Global team members, regional colleagues and field offices, Policy and Program Learning unit, as well as CIPE’s

thematic Centers of Excellence.

o Establish and maintain regular communication with project partners and other stakeholders.

o Maintain correspondence and operational records regarding CIPE-funded programs in the assigned portfolio.

o Monitor grantees, contractors, and consultants’ performance to ensure full compliance with objectives, financial

and reporting requirements, and evaluation plans.

o Evaluate projects through on-site visits, file reviews, and coordination with independent evaluators where

appropriate.

o Develop project reports, summaries, and assessments.

• Establish and maintain relationships with other donor organizations to identify linkages with CIPE strategies, monitor trends, and assess new funding opportunities. Work with the U.S. State Department, USAID, and other assistance programs to develop joint projects, grants and/or contracts to further democratic and economic reform initiatives.
• Collaborate with multiple CIPE functional departments to achieve programmatic goals, including Communications, Grants and Finance, and Evaluations.
• Monitor current events, including political and economic changes, and US relations in countries and regions relevant to the assigned portfolio, and assess the impact on ongoing and planned CIPE projects.
• Adhere to appropriate CIPE, National Endowment for Democracy (NED), and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce policies and procedures.
• Significant management responsibilities (especially at the Senior Program Manager level), including:

o Supervise, develop, and manage program staff, including Program Associates, Program Coordinators,

Program Officers, and consultants, when applicable.

o Assist Director with planning for team growth, recruitment, and performance monitoring.

o Contribute extensively to external communications, including authoring blogs and thought pieces for CIPE’s

website, op-eds for external publications, participating in podcasts, and participating in major public speaking

engagements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in one the following fields is required: International Relations, International Business, Economic Development, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field.
• Master’s degree, or the equivalent experience in International Relations, International Business, Economic Development, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field is preferred.
• 4-7 years of experience in international assistance programs, non-profit organizations, and/or chambers of commerce or business associations.
• 4-5 years’ experience with program management and program implementation at the strategic level preferred.
• Experience with international development and topics consistent with CIPE’s mission, including chamber and association management, business association advocacy, entrepreneurship and others.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, establish, and maintain good relationships with international partners, donors, and colleagues.
• Knowledge of one or more foreign languages preferred.
• Strong public speaking and writing skills with attention to detail.
• Proposal writing skills are required.
• Demonstrated strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment, as well as independently with minimum supervision; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to supervise, develop and manage young professionals and other staff, when applicable.
•  Prior experience with US or international donor-funded programs is preferred.
• Demonstrated project management in NGOs and/or chambers and associations.
• Proficiency in MS-Office, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must be able and willing to travel for extended and multiple periods, and relocate to the Washington, DC area (if not currently based there).
• High degree of culture competence.
• Contribute to an organization-wide culture of innovation, integrity, inclusion, and respect.

The compensation for this position begins at $70,000

Benefits and Perks

Competitive Benefits including medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability, flexible spending, paid family leave, life insurance, 401(k), commuter benefits, telework, and more! Employee events including Company Picnic, Health & Wellness Fair, Holiday Party and lots of fun in between!

CIPE offers a salary competitive with other international non-governmental organizations and an excellent benefits package. Applicants must be legally able to work in the United States; CIPE is unable to sponsor employees for work visas.

CIPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer

CIPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, and marital status or any other legally protected class or characteristic covered by applicable law.  CIPE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals and bases all employment decisions on qualifications, merit, and business need. CIPE believes diversity and inclusion across our organization is critical to our programs, mission, and success as a globally operating business. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain talent from a diverse candidate pool.

Employee’s Responsibility in an Emergency

The employee is expected to respond to emergency situations involving the safety of fellow employees including evacuation of the building.

Applications will be accepted, and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.