Special Assistant & Project Associate

Join an Innovative Social Enterprise Serving the International Aid & Development Community

Devex is a social enterprise serving its members – leading firms, donor agencies, and NGOs working in international development, global health and humanitarian assistance – through business information and recruiting services. We operate , the most popular international development website. Our members include CARE, Microsoft, World Bank, UNICEF, ADB and thousands of international development professionals working around the world. Our international organization is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has offices in Barcelona, London, Manila, and Tokyo. Our diverse global team includes 100 professionals with experience in business, journalism, information technology, and international development.

Our team members are dedicated and enthusiastic about our mission, and have excellent academic and professional credentials with a global outlook. If this describes you, we encourage you to submit your application. We are building a team of the best-and-brightest professionals to lead this exciting social enterprise to the next level.

Special Assistant and Project Associate, Office of the President

Devex seeks an ambitious, resourceful, and organized individual with a high degree of professionalism to support the Office of the President. This position is based in Washington, DC and will require coordination among the other Devex global offices. This position will be a direct support role to the President of one of the leading social enterprises in international development. The Special Assistant and Project Associate position is half administration and half project support. The administrative component includes office management of the Devex Washington, DC office, bookkeeping, filing, and scheduling appointments. The project support component includes conducting research and surveys, writing correspondence, assisting with events, and supporting special projects of the Office of the President. The Special Assistant and Project Associate will attend meetings with and on behalf of the President as well as be involved in all aspects of the operations of Devex. This role will require close coordination with the Executive Assistant to the President as well as the entire executive leadership of Devex.

This is an entry-level position ideal for an ambitious recent graduate or someone with 1-3 years work experience. We are seeking a professional who is bright, eager, has strong interpersonal skills, excellent writing and research abilities, and a keen interest in building a business-oriented career in international development. A high attention to detail and a strong sense of personal initiative are critical to succeed in this role. Compensation is very competitive for an entry-level position, including full health benefits and performance bonus. In addition, there are career advancement opportunities within Devex based on performance, which make this an excellent entry-level position for developing a career in the international development industry.

Responsibilities: There are two areas of responsibility for the Special Assistant and Project Associate:

• Administration
  • Work with the Executive Assistant to the President to schedule appointments, arrange travel, and manage correspondence
  • Assist with management of the Washington, DC office, including managing vendors, procuring supplies and computers, bookkeeping, and filing
  • Act as liaison to Devex accountant and support preparation of financial documents
  • Address miscellaneous administrative needs and client requests as they arise
• Project Support 
  • Conduct research and surveys for projects directed by the President
  • Write professional correspondence on behalf of the President
  • Assist with events
  • Attend meetings on behalf of the President
  • Support special corporate projects and projects for Devex members

Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Talent for writing high-quality professional correspondence
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a global, multi-cultural team
• Ability to set goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced working environment
• A strong work ethic, positive attitude, high attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a sense of urgency
• Facility with web technologies and strong interest in learning more

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a related field
• Recent graduate or 1-3 years relevant work experience
• US work authorization
• Highly capable with web research, Excel, and Powerpoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• High grade point average from a well-regarded university program
• High-level of computer literacy
• Experience with customer service
• Bookkeeping experience
• International travel or experience abroad
• Strong knowledge of international development

Application Instructions: Click on the “Apply Now” button to send your application. You must have a well-filled out profile on to be considered for this position.

No phone calls please.