Jobs | Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)

Full details after the jump. Position: Program Officer – Africa Reports to:  Regional Director, Africa and MENA Scope:  This position is responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of country strategies, communications strategies, and support grants to indigenous business organizations. The position has responsibility in the Sub-Saharan Africa region and reports to the Regional Director for Africa and the Middle East. Accountabilities: • Contribute to the development and implementation of strategy for accomplishing CIPE’s objectives in Sub-Saharan Africa, while focusing on assigned subregion(s), particularly West and Central Africa. • Manage communications in Africa to attract and inform indigenous business organizations, public policy research centers, and opinion leaders in target countries regarding CIPE programs. • Manage a portfolio of in-house projects and subgrants for assigned subregion(s) of Africa, supportive of CIPE’s overall goals and particular country strategies for target countries. The grants program has the following dimensions: o Identify potential grantees and counsel them on how to develop CIPE project proposals. o Analyze project proposals in the context of the regional environment, CIPE strategy, grant guidelines and criteria. Work with partners to develop proposals and budgets. o Conduct background checks on applicant organizations and key individuals. o Establish and maintain regular communications with project partners. Maintain correspondence and other operational records regarding CIPE-funded programs in Africa. o Monitor grantee performance to ensure full compliance with objectives, financial and reporting requirements, and evaluation plan. Write narrative summaries and interim assessments. o Evaluate completed projects – through on-site visits, file reviews, and coordination with independent evaluators where appropriate. • Establish and maintain relationships with other donor organizations to identify linkages with CIPE strategies, monitor trends, and assess new funding opportunities. Work with USAID and other assistance programs to develop joint projects, grants and/or contracts to further private sector development. • Monitor current events and US relations in African countries and assess the impact on ongoing and planned CIPE projects. • Understand and adhere to appropriate grant and office procedures, as well as CIPE and US Chamber of Commerce policies. Requirements: • Master’s degree in International Relations or related field • Minimum three years’ professional experience involving the region • French language skills strongly preferred • Excellent writing and analytical skills • Proficiency in MS Office, specifically MS Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint • Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment • Good presentation skills To Apply: Please send a cover letter, CV, and brief writing sample to jobs@cipe.org, indicating in the subject line PO-Africa.