Senior Partnerships Associate, Sustainable Investment Accelerator (SIA)

Chemonics is seeking a Senior Partnerships Associate for the Sustainable Investment Accelerator (SIA) based in Washington, DC. The role involves project management, technical support, and collaboration with USAID and other stakeholders to enhance investment in sustainable projects. Candidates should have experience in grants management and a passion for international development. This position requires on-site work in the Washington, DC office as part of a hybrid work structure.
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Are you an early career international development professional? Have you managed grants or subcontracts? Are you passionate about private sector engagement, sustainable development and resilience? Chemonics is seeking a Senior Partnership Associate to be based in the DC area to support the Sustainable Investment Accelerator (SIA)! SIA, previously referred to as the Climate Finance for Development Accelerator (CFDA), is USAID’s flagship initiative to increase investment in green, resilient projects and enterprises in emerging economies.

SIA is managed by a core Washington D.C. based team of senior experts in impact investing, sustainable finance, resilient economies, grants and subcontractor management, and localization. As part of the core team, the Senior Partnerships Associate will provide programmatic and technical support to targeted tasks and projects for SIA. They will be responsible for following up on ad hoc assignments, address Sustainable Finance Investment Network (SFIN) requests, and support development and implementation of cross-cutting buy-in activities. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
• *This role requires on-site work in our Washington, DC office location as part of our hybrid, flexible work structure.**

Responsibilities:

Project Management
• Tracks and responds to requests from the project leadership, partnerships managers, and USAID
• Develops agendas and captures notes for standing internal and external meetings
• Liaises with Chemonics management and support departments to ensure project compliance with USAID rules, regulations, and corporate policies; in addition could provide reviews of activities for environmental compliance and complete environmental documentation forms.
• Tracks and reviews project and financial deliverables and reports for completeness, technical content, and readiness for submission; Provides copy-editing support
• Collaborates with Planning and Procurement Team, or PMU to draft subcontracts and modifications; liaises closely with subcontractors on contractual issues
• Drafts summary of technical evaluation or merit review committee decisions for prospective grantees or subcontractors
• Drafts budgets and cost notes for new SIA activities
• Identifies and supports recruiting needs for upcoming staff and consultants
• Supports the development of RFPs and RFAs
• Tracks deliverables for grantees and subcontractor

Technical Development
• Drafts periodic updates for USAID and SIA staff highlighting technical activities and accomplishments
• Works with the communications team to support the development of communications products that highlight project impact and stories
• Drafts summaries of climate finance transactions as well as case studies and success stories
• Executes key elements of the SIA Grants Procedures Manual and Inclusive Development Strategy in buy-in design and implementation
• Ensures timely and efficient submission of contractual deliverables and grantee milestones
• Provides quality reviews and inputs on buy-in and uploads key data
• Collaborates with the team to prepare contractually required reports
• Supports desk research and key informant interviews to inform technical activity design and implementation
• Ensures that Chemonics best practices are used in the management of local professional and support personnel

Management and Leadership
• Participates in internal and external training events to strengthen core competencies for project management and climate finance in line with donor regulations and Chemonics corporate standards.
• May contribute dedicated time to other workstreams and functions to achieve divisional goals, including new business, operations, and technical practice contributions.
• May lead trainings and orientation of project interns and new staff

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant administrative or professional work experience, preferably at least 1 year of contractual, procurement, project management supporting USAID or other donor funded programs
• Experience in climate change mitigation and adaptation, clean energy transition, and/or nature-based solutions in the context of developing countries preferred
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative, productive working relationships with government counterparts (both U.S. and local), private sector associations, civil society organizations; ability to develop and implement effective initiatives with private sector entities
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Strong communications skills to liaise with dispersed teams and audiences, keeping core management team, USAID, and other relevant stakeholders informed
• Ability to work in a hybrid setting using Chemonics or other remote management tools
• Fluency in written and spoken English required; additional language fluency strongly preferred

Apply by 11:59pm EST, January 30, 2025. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Chemonics is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

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Chemonics will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Chemonics, or (c) consistent with Chemonics legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

The Salary Range for this position is expected to be: $55,760 - $69,700.

An employee’s pay position will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.

Overtime exemption status may change due to state regulatory requirements.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, ESOP, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible to US based employees. Please visit https://chemonics.com/life-at-chemonics/our-benefits/ to find out more about the benefits this position is eligible for.