Join an Innovative Social Enterprise Serving the International Aid & Development Community
Devex is a social enterprise serving its members - leading firms, donor agencies, and NGOs working in international development, global health and humanitarian assistance - through business information and recruiting services. We operate , the most popular international development website. Our members include CARE, Microsoft, World Bank, UNICEF, ADB and thousands of international development professionals working around the world. Our international organization is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has offices in Barcelona, London, Manila, and Tokyo. Our diverse global team includes 100 professionals with experience in business, journalism, information technology, and international development.
Our team members are dedicated and enthusiastic about our mission, and have excellent academic and professional credentials with a global outlook. If this describes you, we encourage you to submit your application. We are building a team of the best-and-brightest professionals to lead this exciting social enterprise to the next level.
Special Assistant and Project Associate, Office of the President
Devex seeks an ambitious, resourceful, and organized individual with a high degree of professionalism to support the Office of the President. This position is based in Washington, DC and will require coordination among the other Devex global offices. This position will be a direct support role to the President of one of the leading social enterprises in international development. The Special Assistant and Project Associate position is half administration and half project support. The administrative component includes office management of the Devex Washington, DC office, bookkeeping, filing, and scheduling appointments. The project support component includes conducting research and surveys, writing correspondence, assisting with events, and supporting special projects of the Office of the President. The Special Assistant and Project Associate will attend meetings with and on behalf of the President as well as be involved in all aspects of the operations of Devex. This role will require close coordination with the Executive Assistant to the President as well as the entire executive leadership of Devex.
This is an entry-level position ideal for an ambitious recent graduate or someone with 1-3 years work experience. We are seeking a professional who is bright, eager, has strong interpersonal skills, excellent writing and research abilities, and a keen interest in building a business-oriented career in international development. A high attention to detail and a strong sense of personal initiative are critical to succeed in this role. Compensation is very competitive for an entry-level position, including full health benefits and performance bonus. In addition, there are career advancement opportunities within Devex based on performance, which make this an excellent entry-level position for developing a career in the international development industry.
Responsibilities: There are two areas of responsibility for the Special Assistant and Project Associate:
Administration
Work with the Executive Assistant to the President to schedule appointments, arrange travel, and manage correspondence
Assist with management of the Washington, DC office, including managing vendors, procuring supplies and computers, bookkeeping, and filing
Act as liaison to Devex accountant and support preparation of financial documents
Address miscellaneous administrative needs and client requests as they arise
Project Support
Conduct research and surveys for projects directed by the President
Write professional correspondence on behalf of the President
Assist with events
Attend meetings on behalf of the President
Support special corporate projects and projects for Devex members
Requirements:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Talent for writing high-quality professional correspondence
Capacity to work independently and as part of a global, multi-cultural team
Ability to set goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced working environment
A strong work ethic, positive attitude, high attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a sense of urgency
Facility with web technologies and strong interest in learning more
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in a related field
Recent graduate or 1-3 years relevant work experience
US work authorization
Highly capable with web research, Excel, and Powerpoint
Preferred Qualifications:
High grade point average from a well-regarded university program
High-level of computer literacy
Experience with customer service
Bookkeeping experience
International travel or experience abroad
Strong knowledge of international development
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