Project Manager Level I - International Development

J.E. Austin Associates’ work covers important development challenges in every region of the world. J.E. Austin Associates, Inc.

JAA) was founded in 1986 to focus on poverty reduction and sustainable, socially responsible economic growth for the purpose of assisting businesses, governments, non-profit organizations.

Currently, our projects span across Ukraine, Moldova, Bosnia, Colombia, Guyana, Pakistan, Nigeria, Congo, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Egypt.

Since our foundation, we have worked in over 127 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. JAA’s technical expertise covers strategic planning, competitiveness, export growth, agribusiness, investment promotion, private sector development, financial analysis, and institutional strengthening.

We are working to advise an incoming national government on their overall economic strategy and policy. We enable public-private dialogue between public, private, and civil society leaders.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management :

• Backstop implementation of international economic development activities by providing administrative and technical assistance
• Personnel management of long and short-term technical staff and consultants
• Financial management of international economic development activities, including monitoring burn rate, tracking and projecting budgets, managing procurement of goods and services
• Edit and / or compile research and other data for technical reports
• Liaise with clients and manage professional relationships
• Compile and share success stories and impact stories for JAA’s social media presence

Business Development :

• Regularly check relevant websites for upcoming projects and opportunities
• Evaluate upcoming proposals for firm strengths
• Contribute to capture coordination, including desk research, recruitment of personnel, drafting corporate qualifications, participating in capture trips, and managing consortium partners

Systems Management :

• Contribute to JAA’s website and LinkedIn content
• Contribute to supervision of JAA’s interns
• Support JAA’s organizational development efforts including systems improvements, file management, institutional knowledge building, etc.
• Other tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public policy, economics, political sciences, law, international relations, or a related field.
• 1-2 years’ experience in international development or related field.
• Demonstrated interest in working in international development, business development, agriculture / agribusiness, or related field
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in English required
• Proficiency in Spanish, French, or other foreign languages preferred

Working Relationships :

The Project Manager will work closely with Sr. Project Managers, Project Directors, other JAA HO staff, and local long and short-term staff.

The Project Manager will work in person from JAA’s office in Clarendon on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The Project Manager will have regular check-ins with their supervisor.

All interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV clearly describing relevant experience aligned with the above description of responsibilities and qualifications.