Deadline: 29 February 2016
Palladium is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Analyst, Project Operations in Washington DC, United States.
The Analyst, Project Operations will also be expected to participate in new business activities, including all elements of proposal preparation and occasional travel aboard to support those activities.
Palladium’s mission is to catalyze an enriched future for all.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Analyst, Project Operations will perform the following functions-
- Perform project backstopping for several USAID and other donor organization projects involving support of home office and field staff.
- Ensure timely, accurate and detailed project reporting to USAID and other donors.
- Assist with project launch and close out activities.
- Coordinate preparation of contracts and subcontracts with area manager(s) guidance.
- Maintain client relationships at the operational level of each project.
- Manage subcontractor relationships at the operational project level (includes coordination of subcontractor consultant mobilizations, communication and relaying of important project information, etc.).
- Assist with project recruitment including rate calculation, salary verification, and educational history and reference checks.
- Assist with budget preparation and conduct project budget analysis on an ongoing basis.
- Provide administrative support, including clerical tasks and maintenance of electronic and physical project filing system.
- Support for preparation of project proposals and technical reports, including background research, editing and layout assistance.
- Review, correct and organize vouchers, bank statements, and finance packages received from project field offices.
- Review consultant and employee expense reports and timesheets for accuracy, and liaise with the accounting team to process payments.
- Assist Palladium accountants with the submission of monthly invoices to clients.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by Palladium are technical and finance teams.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- BA/BS degree required, in disciplines related to international economic development (business, economics, finance, international relations) candidates with Master’s degrees will not be considered.
- Strong financial skills required, including experience with project budgeting and extensive knowledge of Excel spreadsheets.
- One to two years minimum experience, preferably in international development (USAID, non-profit, private sector development, etc.), and/or in the accounting or finance field.
- Strong organizational skills, writing, research, quantitative and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team, prioritize work and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
- Fluency in English required and proficiency in either French or Spanish preferred.
- Cultural understanding and overseas experience highly desirable.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit Palladium.
