Job title: Program Manager
Location: New York, NY, 10154
Pay range: $50 - $60/hour based on experience
Duration : 10+ months with chance for conversion/extension
Client : global professional audit, tax, and advisory services firm
General Information
Job Description: Client is currently seeking a Manager to join their International Development Assistance Services Institute.
Responsibilities:
• Track major international initiatives in a broad range of international development areas and work in partnership with CLIENT firms around the world to identify and win major client opportunities linked to those initiatives.
• Provide technical and strategic guidance to CLIENT teams in the preparation of proposals and execution of projects for multi-lateral development banks (MDBs) and other national and international organizations on international development issues.
• Support CLIENT teams to develop strategies and business plans for key clients in the international development sector, including through fostering collaboration across service lines and assembling multi-disciplinary teams.
• Establish and develop valuable long-term relationships with key stakeholders in the international development community.
• Provide key inputs into the development of thought leadership on international development issues to enhance the CLIENT brand and improve our positioning with key international development organizations.
• Advise senior leadership on CLIENT's role and positioning in international forums with respect to international development.
Qualifications:
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in the international development sector, preferably working with a range of global development organizations or consultancies.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; Master's degree is preferred.
• Licensed CPA OR J.D./ LL.M., Enrolled Agent, PHD (Doctor of Philosophy), DBA (Doctor of Business Administration), MBA (Masters of Business Administration), MDS (Masters of Development Studies), MEC (Masters of Economics), MED (Masters of Education), MTX (Masters of Taxation), MIE (Masters in International Economics), MPOD (Masters of Organizational Dynamics), MPH (Masters of Public Health), MHA (Masters in Health Administration), MPAD (Masters of Public Administration), MIR (Masters in International Relations), MNPM (Masters in Non-profit Management), MPP (Masters in Public Policy), MIAFF (Masters of International Affairs), CSA (Career Studies Certificate in Accounting), ARMC (Associate in Risk Management), CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), CFF (Certified in Financial Forensics), CGFM (Certified Government Financial Manager), CHC (Certified in Healthcare Compliance), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CMA (Certified Management Accountant), CNPM (Certified Non-Profit Manager), FRM (Financial Risk Management) or CMI (Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation).
(Please note that any candidate hired by CLIENT into this position that does not currently possess one of the credential /designations will be required to secure one within one year from the commencement of employment).
• Significant direct working experience in or with MDBs, bilateral development agencies or development/climate oriented international organizations required, and a thorough understanding of global development and climate and environmental financing architecture, processes and business models preferred.
• Proven ability to successfully lead major proposals and projects preferably in the development sector in a range of country environments.
• Experience working in developing countries at team leader level preferred; Fluency in a foreign language and/or experience living or working in developing countries is preferred.
Goal of role is to convert to perm/full-time
Open to NY or DC for location
Benefits Info:
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.