Principal/ Project Manager

Location: WASHINGTON, DC  

Sector:  Commercial 

Organization URL: http://www.theclearing.com

Experience:  Advanced  

Last Date To Apply  Dec-12-2011 

Date Posted  Dec-10-2011 

Description

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Skill Level
Management
Position Type & Status
Full-time Exempt

Project Overview
The Clearing is working in partnership with IBM and in service to the Task Force for Business and Stability Operations in an effort to increase private investment and economic development in Afghanistan. The goal of this project is to design and raise a $30 million fund of public and private dollars to invest in small and medium enterprises in Afghanistan. The Clearing is responsible for building a public-private partnership to support this fund that includes the International Finance Corporation, World Bank, private investment groups and other key development players.  In addition to consortium management experience, The Clearing contributes expertise in development finance, impact investing and entrepreneurship.

Company Description
The Clearing is a Washington, DC based management consulting firm dedicated to supporting senior leaders as they tackle the most daunting and complex problems facing our nation and their businesses. Our consultants are expert at outfitting leaders with the tools to manage conflicting priorities both within and across organizations. We offer unique, tailored services in strategic planning/initiative design, system transformation and change implementation, meeting facilitation and leadership outfitting. Join a team of experienced consultants in a new and exciting consulting firm that is committed to achieving the most noble and extraordinary results.

Position Description
The Principal/Project Manager designs, allocates resources, and sets strategic direction for projects and programs. The Principal/Project Manager leads multiple project teams of 10+ staff members. S/he is expected to advise consultants on project work/deliverables and guide project work by using proven methodologies and frameworks. The Principal/Project Manager tracks project/program success against work plan and project targets, including utilization, budget, scope, and timeline to completion. S/he is responsible for ensuring the quality of all project and client deliverables.
The Principal/Project Manager sets and manages client expectations for work, staff, and the overall consulting engagement experience. Developing trusted working relationships with existing clientele is critical, as is expanding client relationships and building new business with them. The Principal/Project Manager achieves a target sales quota in new and follow-on business annually.
The Principal/Project Manager is responsible for the performance and development of his/her staff, actively developing staff (e.g., instructs on methodologies, provides feedback, and shares learning). S/he serves as a mentor and Career Counselor for 5+ junior staff members. With the Senior Leadership team, the Principal/Project Manager creates a culture of learning that drives individual and organizational development. S/he excels in a team environment and enables effective communications and collaboration among projects and teams.

Anticipated Responsibilities

• Project/Program Management

• Consulting (including facilitation and leadership development)

• Public-Private Partnership Management and Strategy

• Budgeting

• Managing Sub-contractors

• Travel to Afghanistan

• Client Relationship and Prime Management

• Leadership/People Management

• Business Growth

Qualifications

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Requirements
The ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 8+ years of management consulting or financial management experience

• Masters in Business Administration or other relevant Masters Degree

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (preferred)

• Top Secret Clearance (not mandatory, but candidate must have ability to achieve and retain a clearance)

Attributes
The ideal candidate possesses:

• Passion for social impact and outcomes

• Understanding of both private and public sector cultures

• Strong business acumen

• Flexibility and resolve in the face of ambiguity and complexity

• Interest in economic development and international relations

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills

• Strategic mindset and ability to translate vision into action

• Clear sense of urgency and proven ability to meet client and project timelines

• Ability to motivate and lead teams

• Practiced skill in summarizing/presenting complex concepts in a simple manner

• Ability to shine in a team environment and positively impact The Clearing’s culture

• Solid knowledge of government contracting and a proven ability to navigate through the process

Contact Details

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Contact:  Erin Rieple

Telephone: 202-558-6499

Email: recruiting@theclearing.com

Application Instructions

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 Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to recruiting@theclearing.com. Please include how you heard about The Clearing in your cover letter.
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DIRECTOR OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Location:  Burlington , VT  

Sector:   Commercial 

Organization URL: http://www.ardinc.com/

Experience:  Mid Career  

Last Date To Apply  Jan-9-2012 

Date Posted  Dec-10-2011 

Description

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Tetra Tech ARD (www.ardinc.com) has an immediate opening for a Director of Project Management to be based at our corporate headquarters in Burlington, Vermont.  The Director of Project Management (DPM) reports to the Vice President for Program Operations, within the program operations framework. This position is responsible for the daily management of the Program Operations unit’s human resources – the Assistant Project Managers, Project Managers, Senior Project Managers and Start-Up Specialists – assigned to each Tetra Tech ARD contract.  The DPM will perform his/her function with a minimum of supervision, and is expected to take a leading, proactive role in problem solving and assisting and guiding others. His/her work will be informed by a thorough understanding of Tetra Tech ARD operating procedures, and USAID rules and regulations.  He/she will work closely with the VPPO on planning Program Operations activities for resource allocation decisions, and for assuring adherence to policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:
* Monitor all PM assignments and portfolios, including making new PM assignments to new contracts, coordinating scheduling and coverage, assuring balance in work load, monitoring billability, and revising assignments as needed;
* Maintain a schedule of project coverage to assure appropriate coverage for all projects at all times;
* Coordinate and schedule support for project starts and closes, including managing the time of the Start-Up Specialist to maximize support and billability;
* Mentor and train all APMs, PMs and Senior PMs, especially newly hired staff;
* Develop, maintain, and coordinate the orientation and training program for Program Operations staff;
* Serve as a member of a team that will monitor project quality, and identify projects requiring additional attention or support;
* Responsible for the Semi-Annual Audit Process, assuring that all projects conduct the audits on their scheduled basis, and will establish a tracking system to assure audits are completed;
* Works with the Program Operations team to assure compliance with established implementation policies and programs through maintenance of all project manuals and documentation;
* Serves as primary “owner” of the Project Implementation Toolbox and its update and maintenance;
* Responsible for supervision, time sheets, and annual reviews of all APMs, PMs, Senior PMs and Start-Up Specialists.

Qualifications

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Essential Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in international development, management, or other relevant field required; Masters preferred;
* Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting international development assistance programs for an NGO;
* Minimum of 10 years of experience working with consulting business procedures and requirements;
* Minimum of 10 years of experience working with USAID and thorough familiarity with USAID rules and regulations;
* High level understanding of international development project implementation through field experience with consulting or NGO organizations, and providing home office support to the field;
* Personnel management skills requiring the ability to interface with technical and business office functions and staff;
* Experience in developing and conducting training and capacity building on a range of project management topics including budget forecasting and analysis;
* Experience leading and managing teams, including personnel management experience;
* Thorough familiarity with consulting business procedures and requirements;
* Experience managing complex or high profile program portfolios;
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
* Speaking, reading and writing proficiency in at least one major foreign language preferred (French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, or Arabic);
* Position requires 25% international travel to developing, post-conflict, and transitioning countries;
* Must be comfortable working in a fast paced and sometimes intense work environment;
* Must have high level proficiency in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project;
* U.S. citizenship or a valid U.S. work permit is an absolute requirement

In addition to a collaborative and family-friendly work environment, Tetra Tech ARD values diverse, energetic, and enthusiastic team players who are committed to high levels of performance and who are dedicated to providing superior services at all levels of the firm.

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line application process:
* Letter of application explaining individual qualifications for this opportunity.
*Current CV in reverse chronological format.
* List of at least 3 professional references including name, contact information and statement of relationship to the reference.

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered.  

Contact Details

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Application Instructions

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Apply online at: https://careers.ardinc.com/ARDCareers/App/USPostingDetail.aspx?PostingId=273

No phone calls will be accepted.

Tetra Tech ARD is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech ARD is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.
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DIRECTOR FOR NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

 

Location:  Burlington , VT  

Sector:   Commercial 

Organization URL: http://www.ardinc.com/

Experience:  Mid Career  

Last Date To Apply  Jan-9-2012 

Date Posted   Dec-10-2011 

Description

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Tetra Tech ARD (www.ardinc.com), an international consulting services firm, has an immediate opening for a Director for New Business Development at our company headquarters in Burlington, VT. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a well-organized professional with excellent communication and team management skills. The New Business Development Director works under the general supervision of the Vice President for Technical Operations and New Business and is an integral member of the Company’s new business development team. The successful candidate will manage key aspects of Tetra Tech ARD’s proposal development and management processes and will supervise a core team of proposal development specialists. Prior U.S. Government proposal development and management experience is essential, preferably for USAID bid opportunities. This is a demanding position. The successful candidate will join a large, internationally significant professional consultant services firm with approximately 60 major proposals per year and with gross revenues in excess of $200 million. We are searching for a candidate with energy, resolve and pride in their work and a strong appreciation for the delivery of quality consulting services and partnerships worldwide.

Responsibilities include:

• Manages the overall proposal development system for the Company;
• Oversees the systems by which proposal kick-off and technical approach development sessions are employed in support of proposal development;
• Ensures the coordination between technical and budget strategies;
• Manages the proposal review process for quality control, compliance, and lessons learned;
• Manages the proposal audit process;
• Oversees the appointment and use of supporting Information Knowledge Management (IKM) systems;
• Manages a team of proposal specialists, their performance and their career growth;
• Liaises regularly with the Company’s technical and new business development units;
• Participates in regular meetings designed to market and develop new business opportunities; and
• Supervises the proposal-to-contract transition for successful bids. 

Qualifications

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Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree needed and Master’s degree preferred, in a relevant international development practice;
• Very high level of proficiency in MS Excel, including the development of budgets and formula utilization;
• Demonstrated proficiency with USG procurement mechanisms, policies and language;
• High level of proficiency in MS Office applications;
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with high attention to detail;
• Demonstrated success with teamwork, team management, and interpersonal skills;
• High level degree of reliability and follow-through;
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced and sometimes intense work environment;
• Energetic and enthusiastic collaborative team player;
• Speaking and reading proficiency in French, Spanish, or Arabic desirable;
• Demonstrated ability to manage knowledge and learning systems in a company’s systems setting.
• U.S. citizenship or a valid U.S. work permit is an absolute requirement

In addition to a collaborative and family-friendly work environment, Tetra Tech ARD values diverse, energetic, and enthusiastic team players who are committed to high levels of performance and who are dedicated to providing superior services at all levels of the firm.

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line application process:
* A letter of application explaining individual qualifications for this opportunity
* A current CV in reverse chronological format
* A list of at least 3 professional references including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference.
* A writing sample of a technical nature

Contact Details

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Application Instructions

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Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered.

Apply online at: https://careers.ardinc.com/ARDCareers/App/USPostingDetail.aspx?PostingId=267

No phone calls will be accepted.

Tetra Tech ARD is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech ARD is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Deputy Director of Afghanistan Programs

 

Location:  Washington, DC  

Sector:    Non Profit 

Organization URL: http://www.usip.org

Experience: Advanced  

Last Date To Apply  Dec-29-2011 

Date Posted  Dec-10-2011 

Description

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The United States Institute of Peace seeks a person to serve as Deputy Director of Afghanistan Programs. This individual will manage the day-to-day implementation of the USIP Afghanistan Program, under the overall guidance and direction of the Director of Afghanistan and Pakistan Programs and is responsible for providing specialized technical and strategic support to the Kabul field office in managing all aspects of program management and related activities in the office/region. This senior position is based at USIP’s Washington DC headquarters, will serve as the Acting Director in the absence of the Director, and will work closely with colleagues in the Kabul field office and USIP colleagues in the headquarters who work on Afghan related programs.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program Management – work with the Director and the Afghanistan team to identify strategic and innovative programming opportunities for USIP that are aligned with USIP’s Afghanistan program strategy; make 3-4 trips/year to Afghanistan to visit and support programs and meet with key stakeholders; help design program interventions; directly implement and manage some programs while providing oversight over the implementation of others; help lead efforts to strengthen monitoring and evaluation of USIP’s Afghan programs and document program learning; and facilitate effective communications within and between the Washington and Kabul offices, and close coordination between the different USIP individuals and programs working in and on Afghanistan. The Deputy Director will serve as the Acting Director with decision-making authority on programmatic issues in the absence of the Director.
• Representation and Communications and Representation – help represent USIP’s Afghanistan program at internal and external events and disseminate information about USIP’s programs and research findings; provide expertise on key policy issues related to Afghanistan through briefings of key officials and other relevant actors, publications, and participation in working groups, conferences and roundtable events; and serve as a resource for television, radio and the print news media.
• Fundraising and Grant/Budget Management – Assist the Director in identifying funding opportunities, meeting with potential donors, and drafting project concept notes and proposals; help commit resources and manage program budgets in an efficient and accountable manner; work closely with the Director and other USIP colleagues to ensure USIP and donor policies and procedures are adhered to, and that donor progress and financial reports are submitted in a timely manner.
• Policy Research and Analysis – help identify research priorities; directly conduct research on certain topics and help manage and/or support research conducted by others (including Afghan fellows); write policy-oriented publications; review, comment on and help edit publications of other authors; and disseminate research findings.
• Performs Other Duties as Assigned.

Qualifications

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QUALIFICATIONS

• A Masters degree (PhD preferred) or equivalent experience in social sciences, humanities, or international relations/conflict management.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in at least two of the following areas: international development, peace building/conflict resolution, democracy and governance, international law, human rights, and contract/grant management.
• Demonstrated expertise on Afghanistan (preferably with a publications record), strong research and analytical skills, and a minimum of three (3) years experience working in and/or on Afghanistan.Minimum of three (3) years of management and supervisory experience, including of field programs and field staff.
• Excellent representation and communication skills (oral and written), including cross-cultural skills, media skills, and the ability to deal with counterparts on both the lowest and highest political, social and economic levels.
• Relevant grant management experience, including drafting and negotiating proposals and writing reports for USG agencies.
• Ability to write and speak in Farsi or Pashtu are highly desirable (applicants with language ability should indicate their fluency levels).
• Ability to travel to region as needed.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals of countries listed in our Foreign Hiring Policy. To view our Foreign Hiring Policy click here.

All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable completion of a suitability background investigation.
Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
How to Apply:
To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package consisting of:
1.  Cover letter
2.  Resume
If you are having problems submitting your online application, please call 866-803-9663 or send an email to support@silkroadtech.com. Do not send resumes or attachments to this email address.
For questions about this position please email recruitment@usip.org. Do not send resumes or attachments to this email address.
Only those applicants that are selected for further discussions will be contacted.
No Phone Calls. Interviews will be scheduled by appointment only.

Contact Details

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Contact:  Human Resources HR

Telephone:  202-429-3897

Email:  recruitment@usip.org

Application Instructions

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Please apply to our website at http://www.usip.org/work-us/staff/contractor-positions.
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