APEC Program Coordinator

We are seeking an APEC Program Coordinator to support the US – APEC Technical Assistance to Advance Regional Integration (US-ATAARI) project, to be based out of Washington, DC. With project offices in DC and Singapore, the USAID US-ATAARI is a five-year project that delivers assistance in a variety of forms, ranging from policy studies and assessments to capacity building, training, and expert advice on regional integration, trade liberalization, and institutional management. Launched in 2013, US-ATAARI supports a wide range of activities including, inter alia, cross-border services trade, regulatory reform, trade facilitation, food security and safety, disaster management and preparedness, and women’s economic empowerment. Based in Washington, D.C., the coordinator position is a one-year contract to provide additional technical expertise and program coordination for the project’s teams in DC and Singapore. The position and contract will be re-evaluated at the end of the year in accordance with project needs. However, for the right candidate, a permanent position would be considered.

Candidates must have technical expertise and proven experience in working with and managing international development projects. S/he will have experience working with or in the Asia Pacific region in at least one of the following areas: economic policy reform, trade and investment, and/or capacity building. Ideally, candidates will have experience working with USAID, either as direct hire staff, or on USAID-managed projects. Applicants must be self-directed and demonstrate a strong aptitude to working in a team environment, both as a leader and team player, as well as possess excellent project management skills, including attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• As directed by the Chief of Party and/or Deputy Chief of Party, assist in leading technical direction and providing management oversight for the US-ATAARI contract and project activities. It is anticipated that these activities will include a focus on work streams such as women’s economic empowerment, wildlife trafficking, education, and energy.
• Coordinate trainings and workshops related to project activities, which will include liaising with U.S. government representatives as well as APEC economy governments on activity development and implementation.
• Manage short-term consultancies, as appropriate, to ensure deliverables are of high quality and deadlines are met.
• Travel to APEC economies to implement program activities as needed, serving as a project representative and overseeing, at times, logistical support.
• Design and draft APEC project concept notes and full APEC project proposals.
• Contribute to development of annual work plans and to weekly, quarterly, and annual progress reports.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in relevant field including economics, international affairs, or business.
• Three to seven years of technical and project management work experience in an international development context, with a focus on economic issues that could include business enabling environment, trade and investment liberalization, economic policy reform, and other issues that are relevant to APEC’s agenda.
• Work experience within or related to the Asia-Pacific region.
• Familiarity with budgeting, financial analysis, and good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and communication capabilities.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Experience working with donor projects (i.e., USAID) strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in at least one other language used in one or more APEC member economies is desired.

Eligible applicants must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

To apply for this position (I-312), please conduct a search for positions based in the United States in our consultant database and follow the application steps at the bottom of the job description.  No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted.

Nathan Associates Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.