MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for design, implementation, evaluation, quality control, course corrections and overall management of project portfolio.
• Participate in development of division’s strategic plan. Seek out business development opportunities for the division and manage development process, including proposal writing.
• Lead discussion with Monitoring and Evaluation team to design and determine indicators, monitor to ensure programs are meeting indicators and share experience with regional teams.
• Monitor and evaluate project progress and performance including reviewing deliverables and make recommendations where project activities may need to be adjusted based on M&E results.
• Provide guidance in design, implementation, evaluation, and overall management of project(s) including adherence to approved annual work plans and effectiveness of program activities.
• Provide technical input for assigned projects in conjunction with technical specialists and program teams.
• Provide substantive contribution to knowledge management and thought leadership.
• Alert division management of programmatic concerns, challenges and difficulties.
• Ensure contractual compliance for department managed projects, including quality and timeliness of project deliverables.
• Establish, maintain, and develop relationship with peers, subordinates, funder community and consultants at large for the purpose of business development and information dissemination.
• Direct staff in the timely drafting of reports and other materials and conduct final review of all projects technical and narrative reports.
• Oversee budgets preparation in collaboration with C&G and approve field project expenses as appropriate.
• Oversee financial oversight of projects in collaboration and partnership with Finance Team.
• Oversee recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of domestic, field staff and consultants as needed, in consultation with Human Resources.
• Monitor pending grant/contract actions and coordinate timely action and response.
• Oversee timely procurement actions in consultation with Contracts and Grants.
• Travel to field office to oversee/monitor project activities; meet and strengthen donor and other key stakeholder relationships.
• Lead and/or contribute to written technical reports, briefing papers, and IFES thought pieces, both program-specific and non-program specific
• Serve as team manager. Provide professional developmental opportunities for junior Program staff. Evaluate performance of Senior/Program Officers and Program Coordinators and Associates. Incorporate feedback from DC staff into evaluation of Country Directors.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:  Bachelor’s degree required in relevant field; Master’s degree in international relations, political science, international development preferred.

Experience:  At least 8 years’ relevant experience in international development or related field.  Experience with budget management and oversight of single or multiple projects. Experience with managing teams.

Related Skills or Knowledge:  Experienced with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint required.  Experience in proposal development required, with experience in program management and supervisory roles. Thorough familiarity with USAID and other international donor regulations and reporting requirements preferred. Detail-oriented and organized. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Strong communicator, both verbally and in writing. Collaborative, team oriented individual.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: English required. 

TRAVEL:  Travel up to 15% of time.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Monthly Benefit Allowance paid directly to all employees
• Employer paid life and AD&D insurance at 3x base salary
• 401(k) retirement plan with 1:1 employer match up to 6%
• Employer paid Short and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Generous vacation (starting at 3 weeks and increasing with time of service), sick leave, and personal leave
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

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