Project Specialist

Join AIR as a Project Specialistsupporting theFEWS NET Learning and Data Hub project, and bring your advanced project management expertise to a mission-driven team working to improve global food security. The FEWS NET (Famine Early Warning Systems Network) project provides timely, evidence-based analysis to help decision-makers respond to humanitarian crises and food insecurity around the world.

In this role, you will support and coordinate complex project activities, working closely with Project Directors and Task Leaders to ensure the successful execution of high-impact initiatives. You will support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of project workflows, data collection, deliverables, and resource allocation across a diverse portfolio.

This position requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, and a commitment to supporting the goals of the FEWS NET project through efficient and effective project operations.

This position has the flexibility to work remote from anywhere in the United States or from any of AIR'sU.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.

Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Project Director or Task Leaders to execute changes and/or updates to the project tasks.
• Develop and maintain standard templates, processes, and workflows, all elements of which shall be consistent with AIR's best practices and contract requirements.
• Provide support in project planning and implementation by managing, monitoring, and tracking project tasks using standard processes and workflows.
• Delegate work to staff and ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Provide administrative support related to the overall project management.
• Forecast and analyze project management related data and synthesize those data into reports and spreadsheets based on program needs or program deliverables.
• Track project benchmarks and make recommendations for change.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

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  Bachelor's degree in a field related to public policy, economics, education, psychology, political science, or communications with a minimum of 6 years of experience in in project management, data analysis, and staffing processes or advanced degree (MBA, MPA) with a minimum of 4 years of experience in project management, data analysis, and staffing processes

  
  
• PMP Certification a plus but not required

Skills:

• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer-service to clients
• Detail oriented, persistent, and organized team player
• Positive "can-do" approach and ability to work in a rapidly-changing environment
• Excellent writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently, and collaborate as a member of the team, while prioritizing multiple objectives and projects to consistently meet established timelines.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks.

AIR maintains adrug-free work environment.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba Boone attboone@air.orgor call 202.403.5000.

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