- Location: Arlington, VA
- Sector: Commercial
- Organization URL: http://www.carana.com
- Experience: Entry Level
- Last Date To Apply Jan-31-2012
- Date Posted Dec-12-2011
Description
CARANA Corporation, an international economic development consulting firm based in Arlington, Virginia, with an excellent reputation and known for providing innovative and leading-edge technical assistance, is seeking a well-organized, highly motivated candidate to provide project management support to several of the firm’s international projects. A portion of the candidate’s employment will allow for professional growth and exposure to exciting, innovative approaches to international development. The selected applicant would be responsible for the following functions including, but not limited to:
Perform project backstopping for several USAID and other donor organization projects involving support of home office and field staff
- Ensure timely, accurate and detailed project reporting to USAID and other donors
- Assist with project launch and close out activities
- Coordinate preparation of contracts and subcontracts with area manager(s) guidance
- Maintain client relationships at the operational level of each project
- Manage subcontractor relationships at the operational project level (includes coordination of subcontractor consultant mobilizations, communication, and relaying of important project information, etc.)
- Assist with project recruitment including rate calculation, salary verification, educational history, and reference checks
- Assist with budget preparation and conduct project budget analysis on an ongoing basis
- Review consultant timesheets for accuracy
- Provide administrative support, including clerical tasks and maintenance of electronic and physical project filing system
- Support for preparation of project proposals and technical reports, including background research, editing, and layout assistance
The Project Specialist will also be expected to participate in new business activities, including all elements of proposal preparation and occasional travel aboard to support those activities.
Level of responsibility and salary commensurate with background and experience. CARANA offers excellent compensation and benefits package, growth potential, learning opportunities and an outstanding firm culture. International travel may be required.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- BA/BS degree required, in disciplines related to international economic development (business, economics, international relations)
- Strong financial skills required, including experience with project budgeting and extensive knowledge of Excel spreadsheets
- One to two years’ experience, preferably in international development (USAID, non-profit, private sector development, etc.)
- Strong organizational skills, writing, research, quantitative and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team, prioritize work and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
- Excellent command of English, fluency in French preferred
- Cultural understanding and overseas experience highly desirable, experience in West Africa preferred
Contact Details
- Contact: Elisa Zlotowitz
- Telephone: 703.243.1700
- Email: careers@carana.com
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, stating salary requirements, availability, and a detailed CV to careers@carana.com. Please include Project Specialist in the subject line of the e-mail. No phone calls please. EOE.
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