ABOUT CPI

CPI is an analysis and advisory organization with deep expertise in finance and policy. Our mission is to help governments, businesses, and financial institutions drive economic growth while addressing climate change. CPI has seven offices around the world in Brazil, India, Indonesia, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States (San Francisco and Washington DC).
CPI is a leader in tracking sustainable investment trends, identifying innovative business models, and supporting the solutions that can drive a transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy. We are unique in our focus on finance, our ability to get the right people to the table, and our analytical rigor.

Qualifications, Experiences & Personal Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree required and professional experience in the fields of business, finance, or economics, international development, or related fields. Master’s degree desirable
• Ability to confidently work autonomously and coordinatetasks with a team that is spread out through multiple time zones and offices.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, and prioritization skills, and an ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Versatile professionalwho thrives in dynamic environments and can confidently juggle multiple tasks and priorities. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker with a proactive mindset, capable of navigating complex processes, supporting cross-functional teams, and contributing across program operations, stakeholder engagement, and strategic initiatives

ABOUT THE ROLE

As The Lab continues to grow, the Program Associate will play a crucial role in supporting the Lab Program team in scaling the program and continue to execute a vision for disruptive impact in sustainable investment. The Lab Program Associate will have direct responsibility in process oversight, program management, and internal communications. This role will support the Lab Senior Program Associate and Global Manager guiding a team of 20+ staff and consultants, as well as the Lab’s Partnership lead, all while coordinating with CPI staff and global partners to deliver impactful results.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management

• Support program coordination for Market Incubation, which includes Lab annual cycles from Phases 1 to 4, and Portfolio Services, including Go-to-Market TA and portfolio ad-hoc support
• Assist in responding to requests from Lab staff and consultants and coordinate delivery of templates and resources to Lab Analysts
• Support execution of selection process, tracking and mapping overall applications
• Identify and implement program workshops/trainings (as relevant)
• Regularly liaise with Lab Analysts and proponent teams to track development and analysis, ensure progress against milestones, and working with Lab Senior Program Associate and Global Manager to troubleshoot issues
• Support with the facilitation and preparation of internal Lab meetings, preparing agendas, drafting presentations, and sending follow-up communications
• Support with donor reporting and contract monitoring
• Facilitate ongoing engagement with Lab proponents and support the Lab’s Partnership Lead in tracking and connecting with alumni
• Support the Lab Partnership’s Lead in the development of tools and systems for knowledge management.
• Assist with the execution of the Lab membership engagement strategy to maximize participation of the Lab’s network of Members and Observers

External Engagement, Communications & Events Management

• Assisting in the coordination with the Communications team and Partnerships Lead to executeon Lab main events, including Global and Regional Lab Selection meetings, Endorsement, and Portfolio series
• Review Communications Team’s social media posts, press releases, blogs, videos, event-related content, and other external communications as needed
• Support coordination and development of reports, awards, grant submissions, and other strategic communications products.
• Draft external communications including but not limited to emails and memos to Lab members, stakeholders, proponents and internal teams, meeting and event agendas, presentations, pre- and post-meeting communications products.
• Help facilitate, organize, and implement virtual and in-person Lab meetings
• Become a resource for knowledge-sharing about the Lab’s approach and process

Qualifications, Experiences & Personal Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree required and professional experience in the fields of business, finance, or economics, international development, or related fields. Master’s degree desirable
• Ability to confidently work autonomously and coordinatetasks with a team that is spread out through multiple time zones and offices.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, and prioritization skills, and an ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Versatile professionalwho thrives in dynamic environments and can confidently juggle multiple tasks and priorities. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker with a proactive mindset, capable of navigating complex processes, supporting cross-functional teams, and contributing across program operations, stakeholder engagement, and strategic initiatives.

Position Details
CPI is recruiting for one full time position to be based in our Washington D.C. office. CPI has adopted hybrid working whereby staff are able to work a mix of remote and in the office.
The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000 per annum for the Associate level.
CPI salary offers are determined by the level of skill and experience demonstrated by the selected candidate as well as alignment to internal equity and external market levels.
CPI also offers a highly competitive benefits package which includes a generous 401(k) contribution and PTO provision.