Project Officer – Centrally-Managed Projects

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee project activities, timelines, work plans, and deliverables.

• Monitor project milestones and proactively assess risks, delays, or resource needs.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of project documentation, including work plans, budgets, reports, meeting notes, and tracking tools.

• Track project expenditures and support budget monitoring and forecasting.

• Generate reports for donors, management, and stakeholders by collecting and analyzing project data.

• Organize meetings, workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder engagements, including logistics and materials preparation.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and timely execution of project activities.

• Aid in monitoring and evaluation efforts by tracking performance indicators and compiling results.

• Maintain organized project files and ensure adherence to organizational policies and donor requirements.

• Contribute to process enhancements and the development of project management tools, templates, and best practices.

• Represent the project team in internal meetings and provide updates on project status.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Public Health, International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field.

• 5 years of relevant experience in a nonprofit, international development, or similar environment.

• Experience in supporting project planning, implementation, budgeting, reporting, and stakeholder management.

• Proven experience in managing or supporting USG-funded grants and contracts.

• Preference for candidates with experience in former USAID contracts and grants.

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

• Established skills in donor relationship management.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams, as well as Claude/AI.

🏝️ Benefits

• 25 vacation days.

• 4 floating holidays.

• 10 sick days.

• Paid holidays.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Telemedicine services.

• Access to Calm, Headspace, and Talkspace.

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

• 12 weeks of Family Caregiver Leave.

• 403(b) retirement plan with full vesting in 90 days.

• Up to 5% retirement plan match.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Access to International SOS.

• Identity protection services.

• Additional smart financial tools.