Program Coordinator

The Program Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the implementation of PYXERA Global’s programs and business development activities. The position reports to a Program Manager. Key responsibilities and level of effort include: 

Program Support – 55%   

• Prepare and process relevant accounting forms, such as invoices, wire transfer requests, expense reimbursements, and complete credit card reconciliations in a timely manner. 
• Initiate and coordinate submissions of procurement documentation such as selection memos, contracts, modifications, and purchase orders. 
• Assist in preparing budgets, monitoring monthly financial reports, and tracking project expenditures over time. 
• Contribute to writing, reviewing, and editing program reports for various projects.  
• Liaise with and support program teams to implement their communications plans by developing case studies, social media posts, etc.  
• Contribute to developing department tools to support program efficiency. 
• Support tracking the progress of key program and departmental indicators. 

Business Development – 35%  

• Conduct research, both technical and financial, for new program opportunities in various regions. 
• Support, and often lead, proposal coordination, production, review, and delivery. 
• Support, and often lead, creation of visual data representations for proposals. 
• Assist in the development of departmental collateral for business development purposes.  

 Other – 10%  

• Contribute to the development of program initiatives by providing technical insight, asking questions, and continuously analyzing how we are implementing projects. 
• Contribute to organizational learning by attending conferences, speaker series, career fairs, etc. 
• Develop and maintain SharePoint dashboards for the department. 
• Perform other tasks as assigned.  

QUALIFICATIONS:   

• US Citizen or Permanent US employment authorization required. 
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in international development, international affairs, economic development, or related field required.  
• Two to four years of relevant experience in international development/affairs related roles. Experience working in the private or non-profit sector and with cross-cultural teams desired. 
• Strong intercultural competence and emotional intelligence. Experience living, studying, and/or working outside the U.S. desired. 
• Flexible, proactive, and able to work in a team as well as individually, with limited supervision. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365 software packages, and a variety of social media platforms. Knowledge of cloud-based programs preferred. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a rapidly changing environment and work professionally across multiple teams.  
• Monitoring and evaluation or data analysis or data visualization skills desired. 

Preferred: Proficiency in Russian, Ukrainian, Hausa, or other foreign language(s) preferred.