Job Opportunities at CIPE

Position:          Program Officer – Africa

Reports to:      Regional Director, Africa and MENA

Scope: 

This position is responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of country strategies, communications strategies, and support grants to indigenous business organizations. The position has responsibility in the Sub-Saharan Africa region and reports to the Regional Director for Africa and the Middle East.

Duties:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategy for accomplishing CIPE’s objectives in Sub-Saharan Africa, while focusing on assigned subregion(s), particularly West and Central Africa.
• Manage communications in Africa to attract and inform indigenous business organizations, public policy research centers, and opinion leaders in target countries regarding CIPE programs.
• Manage a portfolio of in-house projects and subgrants for assigned subregion(s) of Africa, supportive of CIPE’s overall goals and particular country strategies for target countries. The grants program has the following dimensions:

• Identify potential grantees and counsel them on how to develop CIPE project proposals.
• Analyze project proposals in the context of the regional environment, CIPE strategy, grant guidelines and criteria. Work with partners to develop proposals and budgets.
• Conduct background checks on applicant organizations and key individuals.
• Establish and maintain regular communications with project partners. Maintain correspondence and other operational records regarding CIPE-funded programs in Africa.
• Monitor grantee performance to ensure full compliance with objectives, financial and reporting requirements, and evaluation plan. Write narrative summaries and interim assessments.
• Evaluate completed projects – through on-site visits, file reviews, and coordination with independent evaluators where appropriate.
• Establish and maintain relationships with other donor organizations to identify linkages with CIPE strategies, monitor trends, and assess new funding opportunities. Work with USAID and other assistance programs to develop joint projects, grants and/or contracts to further private sector development.
• Monitor current events and US relations in African countries and assess the impact on ongoing and planned CIPE projects.
• Understand and adhere to appropriate grant and office procedures, as well as CIPE and US Chamber of Commerce policies.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in International Relations or related field
• Minimum three years’ professional experience involving the region
• French language skills strongly preferred
• Excellent writing and analytical skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, specifically MS Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Good presentation skills

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter, CV, and brief writing sample to jobs@cipe.org, indicating in the subject line PO-Africa.

Position: Project Manager based in Arbil or Amman with frequent visits to Iraq’s Kurdistan Region

Reports to: Iraq Program Officer in Washington DC

Duration: Contract for eight months

Salary Range: $50,000-$75,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Scope:

Project manager will be responsible for the management and implementation of an eight month project to establish Provisional Investment Commissions in the 15 southern governorates of Iraq. This will include building awareness about the Investment Law and the importance and benefit of establishing Provisional Investment Commissions, in addition to holding several capacity building workshops for commission members. Candidate will be responsible for all logistical planning, preparation of training material, coordination of trainers and working with in-country staff on implementation of the project.

Qualifications:

• A degree (BA or higher) in economics, social sciences, or any other related field.
• A minimum of 5 years prior experience in an NGO or an internationally funded development program in the region.
• Prior experience working on similar types of private sector development
• Fluency in English and Arabic is a must.
• Experience designing, managing, implementing, and evaluating development programs.
• Familiarity with USAID regulations and policies, including grants management, and contract reporting requirements.
• Ability to lead and manage program implementation, including strategic, financial, and operational planning, and the monitoring and evaluation process.
• Ability to liaise and coordinate with local partner organizations, Iraqi Provincial Council members and other partners and interested stakeholders.
• Ability to build strong relationships with USAID and government counterpart agencies, to facilitate clear communications.
• Strong organizational, oral and written communication, interpersonal and technical writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage staff and multiple activities.
• Candidate should be based in Amman or Arbil and have a valid work permit.
• Candidate should have the willingness and ability to travel frequently to Iraq’s Kurdistan Region.

Interested candidates should email their resume and cover notes in English and Arabic to jobs@cipe.org, subject line:  IRAQ-YOURLASTNAME. No phone inquiries please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Program Assistant, Eastern Europe and the Caucasus

Reports to: Regional Director, Eurasia

Scope:
                                 
            The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) is seeking candidates for the position of Program Assistant, Eastern Europe and the Caucasus. The position will provide support to the Regional Director and Regional Program Officer. Duties include: maintaining project files and correspondence, creation and modification of contracts and support grants, maintenance of project financial records, and preparation of routine correspondence. The position will also work with the Regional Program Officer to provide backstopping support to CIPE’s field office in Bucharest, Romania.

Duties

• Maintain a catalogue of all proposals received at CIPE, and other information necessary for the proposal review process.
• Assist in the coordination and preparation of Board and Committee briefing books.
• Coordinate and compile quarterly and other periodic reports, including assisting the program officers in organizing and proof reading.
• Assist in the formulation and implementation of communications programs and program development.
• Assist in the creation and modification of grant documents, contracts, and payment requests.
• Work with Program Officer to backstop field office procurement and contracting actions.
• Review and process financial reports submitted by CIPE field staff.
• Create and maintain a variety of program correspondence, and contract files.
• Prepare routine correspondence.
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Requirements

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• Bachelor degree in international affairs or related subject and 1 year experience.
• East European and or Caucasus experience, strong organizational, communications, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Excel, Access, and Microsoft Word preferred.
• Knowledge of Russian a plus.

Please, send CVs and a writing sample to jobs@cipe.org indicating in the subject line PA-EEC. Deadline for submission is Monday COB August 18, 2008. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.