- Location: Arlington, VA
- Sector: Non Profit
- Organization URL: http://www.crdfglobal.org
- Experience: Mid Career
- Date Posted Dec-6-2011
Description
Position Summary:
The Associate Program Manager (APM) provides a broad range of support in the implementation of the Global Innovation through Science & Technology (GIST) Initiative including but not limited to: managing, growing and maintaining the GIST virtual network including technical management of the website, identifying content partners, implementing online educational webinars for the network members, growing the online communities of GIST.
The GIST Initiative is supported by the U.S. Department of State and implemented by CRDF Global. GIST is one of the primary science and technology initiatives proposed by U.S. President Barack Obama during his 2009 Cairo speech. The GIST initiative delivers top value to promising entrepreneurs through its competitions, online platform, comprehensive online and offline training programs and its university industry partnerships.
The APM will work closely with the Program Manager to implement the key deliverables for the GIST Initiative, in particular, those related to the expansion of the online presence and visibility of the key program components such as Technology idea competition, business plan competition, and online communities. The APM will also provide support on contracting experts, mentors and advisors for the scheduled activities, training programs and events.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares, for projects and activities, task plans, statements of work, project metrics, schedules, deliverables, work budgets; and prepares and submits proposed modifications if necessary.
- Managing, growing and maintaining the GIST virtual network including technical management of the website, identifying content partners, implementing online educational webinars for the network members, and growing the online communities of GIST.
- Assist with contractors’ and scientific reviewers’ recruitment; develops statements of work, schedules, and deliverables; negotiates budgets; coordinates business reviews if appropriate; tracks status of work progress and expenditures; conducts site visits when appropriate; reviews and approves deliverables; and initiates payment process.
- Manages project and activity execution in accordance with approved plan; provides technical oversight and guidance on project execution; tracks progress; conducts on-site reviews if appropriate; identifies challenges hindering implementation and proposes solutions; reviews project reports and/or other deliverables; monitors expenditures against budget; approves payments when appropriate; and initiates payment process.
- Plans and organizes site visits, conferences, meetings, workshops, and/or training sessions and travels within the US and internationally to participate, facilitate, and/or follow up such events as appropriate.
- Coordinates logistics for site visits, conferences, meetings, workshops, training sessions, and/or other events, including travel and hotel arrangements, visas, permissions and clearances, interpreters, advances in per diem, itineraries, and agendas.
- Reports regularly to supervisor on project or activity status; prepares formal interim and completion reports for funder organizations as required.
- Promotes program and its objectives through communications with, and other outreach efforts to, current and potential stakeholders.
- Develop content for the website and actively involved in social media
Qualifications
Type and Amount of Experience:
- At least 2 years of international experience, depending on the program area, with substantive experience living and working/studying in a foreign language environment preferred; in lieu of actual experience, educational background or demonstrated strong background, interest, and curiosity relevant to the region/country to which assigned desirable
- Demonstrated ability to learn, adapt quickly to new challenges, take initiative and work independently with strong organization and time management skills
- Good critical thinking and analysis, planning, and problem solving skills
- Excellent and effective written and oral communications skills and the ability to interact with a wide range of individuals from varied backgrounds at all levels within their organizations
- Sufficient understanding of entrepreneurial ecosystem development and issues desirable in order to be credible in contacts with the entrepreneurial community.
- Interest in entrepreneurship, start-up creation, and technology commercialization
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
- Bachelor’s Degree in field relevant to the program area
- Master’s Degree not required but preferred
- Knowledge of Open Source platforms, content management platforms and social networks
U.S. Work Authorization is required.
CRDF Global offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
CRDF Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Contact Details
- Contact: Holly Bates
- Telephone: 703-526-9720
- Email: hbates@crdf.org
Application Instructions
To apply, please complete our online application form and submit as one attachment: a cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 references.
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