Organization:
IFES
Location:
United States (Washington, DC, DC)
Website:
www.ifes.org
Email:
careers@ifes.org
Apply online:
www.ifes.org
Description:
Position: Program Manager – Iraq Programs Department: Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Job Status: Exempt Location: Washington, DC
About IFES: IFES is an international, nonprofit organization that supports the building of democratic societies. IFES provides targeted technical assistance to strengthen transitional democracies. Founded in 1987 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, IFES has developed and implemented comprehensive, collaborative democracy solutions in more than 120 countries.
Position Summary: The Program Manager serves as a senior member of the MENA DC-based management team. He/she is responsible for daily administrative management of electoral assistance programs currently underway in Iraq. In addition the PM will be responsible for development and proposal work for new programs within the MENA region. The PM will manage two full time Program Assistants, a full time Program Coordinator and a full time Program Officer. The PM will report to the Deputy Director for MENA programs.
Responsibilities: • Manages execution and tactical delivery in support of project goals. • Participates in development of division's strategic plan. Seeks out business development opportunities for the MENA division. • Provides guidance in design, implementation, evaluation, and overall management of project(s). • Alerts division management of programmatic concerns, challenges and difficulties in a timely fashion. • Ensures adherence to terms of funding agreement/contract, including project deliverables. • Establishes, maintains and develops relationship with peers, subordinates, funder community and consultants at large for the purpose of business development and information dissemination. • Directs staff in the timely development and final production of reports to funders. • Leads the preparation of budgets. • Approves field expense reports and travel expense reports. • Responsible for financial oversight of projects, including burn rate, in collaboration and partnership with Finance Team. • Oversees recruiting, interviewing, and hiring staff as needed. • Monitors pending grant/contract actions and coordinates timely action and response. • Works with Procurement to ensure timely acquisition and delivery of commodities. • Travels to field office to oversee/monitor project activities; meet and strengthen relationship with Mission staff. • Assists in drafting project proposals and narrative reports on activities and project administration. • Provides professional developmental opportunities for junior Program staff. Evaluates performance and provides feedback.
Qualifications: • BS/BA required, Masters preferred • 8+ years experience in international development or related field. • Highly knowledgeable and experienced managing USAID grants and contracts mechanisms, with strong knowledge of USAID regulations, and procedures. • Proven track record with democracy and governance work in developing countries, with preference for experience working in the MENA region or other similar operating environments. • Proven abilities in staff management, project administration, and financial management skills. • Experienced with budget management and oversight of large single project or multiple small projects. • Ability to direct staff, prioritize, handle multiple roles & responsibilities in a fluid and dynamic environment. • Proven program design and project management experience. • Solid and proven proposal development skills; highly experienced proposal writer. • Highly knowledgeable and experienced with USAID grant and contract proposals, regulations, and procedures. • Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing. Strong presentation skills. • Arabic language skills a plus. • Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following attributes: • Outstanding interpersonal skills with excellent written and oral communication skills. • Strong organizational skills and attention to details. • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines. • Ability to work cross-functionally and well under pressure. • Sound judgment, diplomatic tact, and mature common sense.
Applying: Applications will be accepted online only, through the IFES website. To apply visit our careers website at www.ifes.org/careers
EEO/V/D/M/F
Qualification:
• BS/BA required, Masters preferred • 8+ years experience in international development or related field. • Highly knowledgeable and experienced managing USAID grants and contracts mechanisms, with strong knowledge of USAID regulations, and procedures. • Proven track record with democracy and governance work in developing countries, with preference for experience working in the MENA region or other similar operating environments. • Proven abilities in staff management, project administration, and financial management skills. • Experienced with budget management and oversight of large single project or multiple small projects. • Ability to direct staff, prioritize, handle multiple roles & responsibilities in a fluid and dynamic environment. • Proven program design and project management experience. • Solid and proven proposal development skills; highly experienced proposal writer. • Highly knowledgeable and experienced with USAID grant and contract proposals, regulations, and procedures. • Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing. Strong presentation skills. • Arabic language skills a plus. • Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following attributes: • Outstanding interpersonal skills with excellent written and oral communication skills. • Strong organizational skills and attention to details. • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines. • Ability to work cross-functionally and well under pressure. • Sound judgment, diplomatic tact, and mature common sense.
IFES
Location:
United States (Washington, DC, DC)
Website:
www.ifes.org
Email:
careers@ifes.org
Apply online:
www.ifes.org
Description:
Position: Program Manager – Iraq Programs Department: Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Job Status: Exempt Location: Washington, DC
About IFES: IFES is an international, nonprofit organization that supports the building of democratic societies. IFES provides targeted technical assistance to strengthen transitional democracies. Founded in 1987 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, IFES has developed and implemented comprehensive, collaborative democracy solutions in more than 120 countries.
Position Summary: The Program Manager serves as a senior member of the MENA DC-based management team. He/she is responsible for daily administrative management of electoral assistance programs currently underway in Iraq. In addition the PM will be responsible for development and proposal work for new programs within the MENA region. The PM will manage two full time Program Assistants, a full time Program Coordinator and a full time Program Officer. The PM will report to the Deputy Director for MENA programs.
Responsibilities: • Manages execution and tactical delivery in support of project goals. • Participates in development of division's strategic plan. Seeks out business development opportunities for the MENA division. • Provides guidance in design, implementation, evaluation, and overall management of project(s). • Alerts division management of programmatic concerns, challenges and difficulties in a timely fashion. • Ensures adherence to terms of funding agreement/contract, including project deliverables. • Establishes, maintains and develops relationship with peers, subordinates, funder community and consultants at large for the purpose of business development and information dissemination. • Directs staff in the timely development and final production of reports to funders. • Leads the preparation of budgets. • Approves field expense reports and travel expense reports. • Responsible for financial oversight of projects, including burn rate, in collaboration and partnership with Finance Team. • Oversees recruiting, interviewing, and hiring staff as needed. • Monitors pending grant/contract actions and coordinates timely action and response. • Works with Procurement to ensure timely acquisition and delivery of commodities. • Travels to field office to oversee/monitor project activities; meet and strengthen relationship with Mission staff. • Assists in drafting project proposals and narrative reports on activities and project administration. • Provides professional developmental opportunities for junior Program staff. Evaluates performance and provides feedback.
Qualifications: • BS/BA required, Masters preferred • 8+ years experience in international development or related field. • Highly knowledgeable and experienced managing USAID grants and contracts mechanisms, with strong knowledge of USAID regulations, and procedures. • Proven track record with democracy and governance work in developing countries, with preference for experience working in the MENA region or other similar operating environments. • Proven abilities in staff management, project administration, and financial management skills. • Experienced with budget management and oversight of large single project or multiple small projects. • Ability to direct staff, prioritize, handle multiple roles & responsibilities in a fluid and dynamic environment. • Proven program design and project management experience. • Solid and proven proposal development skills; highly experienced proposal writer. • Highly knowledgeable and experienced with USAID grant and contract proposals, regulations, and procedures. • Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing. Strong presentation skills. • Arabic language skills a plus. • Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following attributes: • Outstanding interpersonal skills with excellent written and oral communication skills. • Strong organizational skills and attention to details. • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines. • Ability to work cross-functionally and well under pressure. • Sound judgment, diplomatic tact, and mature common sense.
Applying: Applications will be accepted online only, through the IFES website. To apply visit our careers website at www.ifes.org/careers
EEO/V/D/M/F
Qualification:
• BS/BA required, Masters preferred • 8+ years experience in international development or related field. • Highly knowledgeable and experienced managing USAID grants and contracts mechanisms, with strong knowledge of USAID regulations, and procedures. • Proven track record with democracy and governance work in developing countries, with preference for experience working in the MENA region or other similar operating environments. • Proven abilities in staff management, project administration, and financial management skills. • Experienced with budget management and oversight of large single project or multiple small projects. • Ability to direct staff, prioritize, handle multiple roles & responsibilities in a fluid and dynamic environment. • Proven program design and project management experience. • Solid and proven proposal development skills; highly experienced proposal writer. • Highly knowledgeable and experienced with USAID grant and contract proposals, regulations, and procedures. • Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing. Strong presentation skills. • Arabic language skills a plus. • Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following attributes: • Outstanding interpersonal skills with excellent written and oral communication skills. • Strong organizational skills and attention to details. • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines. • Ability to work cross-functionally and well under pressure. • Sound judgment, diplomatic tact, and mature common sense.
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