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Power Africa Executive Assistant Jobs in Washington, DC at CAMRIS
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Overview:
CAMRIS International, LLC. (CAMRIS) is seeking anEXECUTIVE ASSISTANTto supportUSAID POWER AFRICA.
This position will perform work under the Africa Bureau Institutional Support and Services II contract (AFR ITSS II). AFR ITSS II assists USAID in achieving its program priorities by providing contracted technical, professional, operational, and administrative support staff in support of USAID’s African programs on both short- and long-term bases. Work performed under this contract will cover a range of technical and administrative areas aimed at advancing USAID’s development objectives in sub-Saharan Africa.
CAMRIS is a dynamic international development and research firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today’s most effective, evidence-based best practices to improve the lives of people around the world. Our core capabilities include: public heath, such as strengthening health systems and combating HIV/AIDS, TB and other infectious diseases; fostering trade and investment; expanding power and electrification; strengthening democracy and governance; expanding access to and improving the quality of education; and ensuring environmental sustainability for generations to come by fighting climate change.
Our employees enjoy a diverse, collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.
BACKGROUND:
Launched in 2013, Power Africa is a Presidential, whole-of-government initiative coordinated by USAID, focused on bridging the gap between Africa’s power shortage and its economic potential by working with other U.S. Government agencies, African Governments, NGOs, and the private sector to take the steps needed to substantially expand power generation, transmission and access in sub-Saharan Africa. The Power Africa Coordinator’s Office (PACO) sits within the Agency’s Africa Bureau and accomplishes its objectives through promoting investment in energy projects, leveraging public and private sector financing facilities, strengthening capacity, improving management, providing critical technical assistance and supporting necessary policy and regulatory reform efforts.
PACO is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide administrative and logistical support and expertise. The Executive Assistant directly supports the Coordinator Office leadership, performing a variety of routine and complex administrative and analytical duties. The Executive Assistant must be comfortable managing multiple, competing tasks and performing these duties in a fast-paced environment under pressure for multiple principals within PACO.The position will be in Washington, D.C. with the expectation of 5 days in the office per week.
Responsibilities:
As an Executive Assistant, you will directly support the Power Africa Coordinator and the Washington, DC-based Power Africa Deputy Coordinator. Tasks and responsibilities include:
Coordinate with senior officials from USAID and other agencies, senior officials from other countries and multilateral organizations, and senior corporate officials in arranging meetings, correspondence and other forms of engagement.
Provide administrative and office support for the Power Africa Coordinator and Washington, DC-Based Deputy Coordinator;
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Title: Power Africa Executive Assistant
Company: CAMRIS
Location: Washington, DC
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