Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. (Cardno) is currently seeking a Development Specialist
for a position in our Arlington, VA offices (located at Courthouse
Metro on the Orange Line). The opening is in our Health Practice, which
manages a portfolio of projects focusing on health system
strengthening, health governance, and public/private partnerships in
developing countries.
Responsibilities for this position include the following: Project Management
· Serving as Project Coordinator for donor-funded projects
and liaising between field and headquarters office teams on all
administrative matters, particularly finance and contractual compliance
· Tracking multiple project budgets, supporting realignment
activities, and developing budget projections in collaboration with
Project Managers and/or Directors
· Liaising with project subcontractors, reviewing and
processing related invoices, and working with contracts team to finalize
contractual modifications
· Assisting with the process of hiring and supervising consultants
· Contributing to donor reporting requirements and assisting in the review and submission of deliverables Business Development
· Supporting the business development cycle, including
identifying potential opportunities and assisting with pre-proposal
capture and recruitment efforts
· During proposal development, coordinating proposal
processes and inputs, liaising with subcontractors, reviewing documents
for quality and compliance, and helping ensure submission requirements
are met
· Providing technical input on proposals, including writing assignments for discrete proposal sections Technical Assignments
· Supporting project communications and eminence building activities
· Conducting field and desktop research to inform project programming
· Providing other assistance to country projects in relevant technical areas as necessary Qualifications:
Masters degree (MPH, MBA or MPP preferred) required
3-5 years of prior successful experience in development consulting;
experience supporting USAID-funded international health projects
preferred
Familiarity with business development cycle and terminology for US Government clients and other international donors
Superior organizational skills and focused attention to detail; ability to efficiently manage multiple deadlines
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Fluency in English required, and knowledge of a second language preferred
US work authorization required Special Instructions: EEO/M/F/V Cardno offers an excellent compensation and benefits package.
