Senior Program Manager – Sustainable Development Finance
Independent, nonpartisan nonprofit think tank conducting economic research and policy outreach to reduce global poverty and improve lives.
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About Center for Global Development
Center for Global Development (CGD) is a Washington, DC- and London-based nonprofit research and policy organization. Its current work spans global development topics including an AI for Global Development initiative that researches equitable access, evaluation, and policy priorities for AI in low- and middle-income countries.
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About the Role
You will be the operational and administrative lead for the SDF team, reporting to the Director. You will keep people, projects and budgets on track, maintain a portfolio tracker, oversee budgets and grant management, manage contractor workflows, run hiring and onboarding, and support convenings, workshops and communications.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in a related field (Master's desired)
- Minimum 8 years of experience
- Right to live and work in the US
- Experience managing administrative and operational functions of a small team
- Experience in budget and grant management
- Ability to act with a high degree of autonomy
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Working knowledge of project management tools and techniques
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Primary residence in DC, Maryland or Virginia
Responsibilities
- Run operational processes and prioritize work across projects
- Maintain a portfolio tracker and identify bottlenecks
- Develop tools for assessing and tracking impact
- Mentor junior staff
- Oversee budget tracking, forecasting and reporting
- Draft grant proposals with the fundraising team
- Support grant management across the project lifecycle
- Manage consultant and contractor workflows
- Maintain audit-ready financial records
- Develop operational systems and processes
- Manage recruitment, hiring and onboarding
- Support convenings, workshops and communications
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment