Program Associate - Global Designing Cities Initiative

About the role

The Global Designing Cities Initiative (GDCI) is seeking a Program Associate to support its Bloomberg Initiative for Global Road Safety Program (BIGRS) and other cross-cutting initiatives. The role coordinates and delivers technical assistance in selected cities, mainly in the National District of the Dominican Republic, and supports capacity building and project documentation. It is hybrid, with some days per week spent in person at city agency offices.

Key responsibilities

• Produce technical drawings and sketches and review designs and documents for city street design projects
• Review local, regional and national regulations, codes and design guidance to identify improvements
• Research and recommend case studies, content and visual/technical approaches for projects, publications and presentations
• Summarize complex information in written, verbal and visual formats using Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, SketchUp or similar software
• Support workshops, training sessions and capacity-building presentations for local authorities, government staff and partners
• Help organize community engagement events, co-facilitate briefings for designers, engineers, consultants, students, police and journalists, and prepare project proposals, reports and presentations
• Coordinate multiple project demands with Program Managers and the Americas Regional Lead, and prepare internal reports
• Represent GDCI at external meetings, presentations and events as needed

Required profile

• Background in transportation, urban design and planning, with exceptional street design skills
• Fluency in both English and Spanish is required
• Ability to work across countries and teams, with flexibility in working hours for different time zones
• Baseline: four years of relevant experience, or two years with an undergraduate degree, or no experience with a master's degree

Required skills

• AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and other 2D/3D visualization software
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Workspace
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including health coverage, retirement benefits, paid sick leave, vacation and holidays
• Salary based on local nonprofit/NGO market rates and experience

Applications are submitted through the GDCI application portal with a cover letter, resume and portfolio; the deadline is November 20, 2026.